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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 Square N/ West Of 5th Ave

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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, May 20, 2010

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, October 7, 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

Wednesday, April 8, 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

Monday, September 8, 2008

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, January 2, 2008

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, March 13, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Monday, December 11, 2006

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, April 11, 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

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

Thursday, June 3, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Monday, March 1, 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

Thursday, August 28, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Sidewalks

Monday, March 24, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds

Wednesday, October 30, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Monday, July 22, 2002

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, March 11, 2002

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

Friday, July 20, 2001

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Monday, April 3, 2000

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, September 14, 1999

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, April 7, 1999

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

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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