Washington Square Park

June 3, 2015

Washington Square Arch Receives “Green” Lighting Update

New LED Lights Installed as Part of the City’s Efforts to be Energy Efficient...

May 29, 2015

Washington Square Arch Receives "Green" Lighting Upgrade

New LED Lights Installed as Part of the City’s Efforts to be Energy Efficient...

October 3, 2014

This Weekend In Parks

Saturday, October 4 Highbridge Hawk Watch West 172nd Street and Amsterdam...

June 19, 2014

Washington Square Park Restorations Completed

On June 10, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, joined NYC Department of Design...

June 10, 2014

NYC Parks Cuts The Ribbon On Completion Of Third Phase Of Restorations To Washington Square Park

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined NYC Department of Design and...

May 21, 2014

7th Annual Films On The Green Festival To Launch

Free French Screenings in NYC Parks this Summer Films on the Green is a free outdoor French...

March 24, 2011

100 Years Ago: Fire on the Square

Join us in remembering the 100th anniversary of the victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.

February 15, 2011

Ready For Their Close-Up: Parks Archival Images And The Oscars

You may not know that two Oscar-nominated films have connections to New York City parks.

June 2, 2009

Community Celebrates Re-opening of Washington Square Park

Just in time for summer, visitors to the park can now enjoy a rebuilt fountain, renovated plaza,...

March 2, 2009

Before They Were Parks (Part I)

Many City parks are in their second or third lives, and most of them have interesting stories to...

Know Before You Go

Washington Square Park

NYC Parks is currently undergoing a thorough inspection of all trees in Washington Square Park. The last inspection occurred roughly two years ago and immediate hazards were identified and resolved. As of August 8, our Manhattan Forestry unit will be pruning approximately 270 trees over several days. Additionally, there will be one removal of a 32-inch pin oak with root rot in the northwest section of the park to ensure public safety.