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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 Western Half

Location: 5 Av, Waverly Pl, W 4 & Macdougal Sts

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Sidewalks

Friday, January 16, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Sidewalks

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, May 11, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, March 3, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, May 20, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, October 2, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, July 3, 2003

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Unacceptable

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

Wednesday, October 30, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, April 11, 2002

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 Play Equipment Sidewalks

Friday, November 2, 2001

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, November 3, 2000

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, August 20, 1999

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

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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