Washington Square Park

Stroll under the marble Washington Square Arch, sit by the fountain and watch chess players and performers.

5th Ave, Waverly Pl, W 4th St and MacDougal St · New York, NY

About Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park covers 9.75 acres in Greenwich Village. Its marble arch, designed by Stanford White and dedicated in 1895, honors George Washington and frames the view toward the central fountain. The land was once a marsh, a potter's field and a military parade ground. Today you will find chess players, street performers, playgrounds, dog runs and statues, including one of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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Stonewall National Monument
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Greenwich Village
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SoHo
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Flatiron Building
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