Parks & gardens · Greenwich Village and the West Side
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is a public park in Greenwich Village, laid out on a former potter's field and parade ground, with a marble arch of 1892 at the foot of Fifth Avenue.
Good for
- Solo afternoon — A square that functions as a stage: chess tables, musicians and the fountain basin.
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Sources & verification
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- Washington Square Park (Primary) — checked 2026-09-07
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Not verified: opening hours, admission prices and access rules. These change frequently and we have not checked them, so this page does not state them. Check the official website before travelling.
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