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PARK FACT:
The current Washington Square Park arch was built between 1890 and 1892 to replace a wooden arch that was created to commemorate the centennial of Washington's inauguration in 1889.
Washington Square Park
5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St.
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 9.75
Capital Projects
| Project Description | Date Started | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Sq Park - Northwest, Southwest & Southeast Quadrants - Phase 2 | 9/14/2009 | |
| Washington Sq Park - Fountain, Plaza & Nw Quadrant | 12/10/2007 | 5/15/2009 |
| Washington Sq Park - Cultural Landscape Report | 2/1/2005 | 8/8/2005 |
| (electrical) Washington Square Park Arch Restoration | 1/6/2003 | 4/28/2004 |
| Washington Square Park Arch Restoration | 1/6/2003 | 4/28/2004 |
| Pipe Rail Fencing @ Washington Square Park (m098) | 7/12/1999 | 9/10/1999 |
| Chain Link Fences, Guiderails, & Steel Fences @ Washington Square Park (m098) | 5/15/1998 | 11/24/1998 |
| Washington Square Arch | 7/23/1997 | 11/18/1998 |
| Washington Square Pk.-n.e.& Babies Plgds. | 5/1/1995 | 11/28/1995 |
| Washington Sq Pk - Partial Demolition & Reconstr Of C.s., Demolition Of Field Hse & Misc Site Work |
Know Before You Go
The chess plaza is being restored with new game tables and paths.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2011
