• Washington Square Park is only a fraction of the size of Central Park, but it is as almost as much of an icon of New York as its much larger counterpart uptown.
  • The hippies who famously turned up and tuned out in Washington Square Park are still there in spirit, and indeed often in person.
  • During the second half of the 17th century, Washington Square Park used to be a Dutch farmland close to an indigenous American community known as...
  • The Washington Square Park Folk Festival first took place in 2011 and is approaching its 14th year this coming Sunday.
  • Located at the foot of Fifth Avenue, the park is bordered by Washington Square North (known as Waverly Place east and west of the park), Washington...
  • Discover famous landmarks like the Stonewall Inn, Washington Square Park, and the Cherry Lane Theater, and learn about the area's reputation as a magnet...
  • Upon the completion of phase one of the park's renovation on May 22, 2009, the Coalition for a Better Washington Square Park, a private organization, began...
  • Originally developed as part of the tract of land owned by the Marigny de Mandeville family in the early 1800s, Washington Square Park has been a gathering and...
  • Celebrating art and non-conformity, Washington Square Park stands out amongst New York City's 1,900 parks as one of the most popular public spaces.
  • Washington Square Park, located by Crown Center, is a lovely 5-acre area of open space with grass, trees, pathways and a statue of George Washington mounted...