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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

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Washington Square Park

Location: Washington Sq N/east Of 5 Ave

Monday, March 7, 2011

Overall Condition: Not Rated
Cleanliness: Not Rated

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness			Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape			Trees
Structural			Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment	Safety Surface

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Play Equipment Safety Surface	Paved Surfaces

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Monday, April 9, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds		Ice
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Monday, June 12, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Thursday, March 31, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Monday, January 3, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Monday, November 29, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Monday, May 3, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Monday, October 27, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Thursday, June 19, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Safety Surface	Play Equipment

Monday, December 16, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Wednesday, April 3, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Tuesday, June 5, 2001

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Tuesday, August 1, 2000

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface

Thursday, February 10, 2000

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Play Equipment Sidewalks		Paved Surfaces Safety Surface

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The chess plaza is being restored with new game tables and paths.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2011

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Community Board: 2
Council District: 1
Council Member: Margaret Chin
Park ID: M098