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9.8 / 10

Washington Square Park

The rawest square in New York — everything happening at once, and never the same twice.

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The Washington Square arch lit at night, with people gathered on the pavement beneath it.
Where
Washington Square, Manhattan, Greenwich Village Open in Google Maps ↗
Cost
Free
Good with
Solo · Groups
Go when
Warm afternoons, any day

You will see a bit of everything here in a very short space of time, and it is always breathing, evolving, changing. Things happen in this park that you would not see anywhere else in the world. Tons of art, music and free expression, all of it at once.

What to know

Sit in different parts of the park for a few minutes at a time — each quarter around the fountain is a completely different experience, and something new happens every time. It may be overwhelming at first — settle in, and you will never want to leave.

It was a burial ground and then a parade ground before it was a park, and there are still remains beneath it.

Washington Square Park, in short

Where is Washington Square Park?

Washington Square Park is at Washington Square, Manhattan, in Greenwich Village, New York City.

Is Washington Square Park free?

Washington Square Park is free — there is no admission charge.

When is the best time to visit Washington Square Park?

Warm afternoons, any day.

Who is Washington Square Park good for?

Washington Square Park is good for going on your own and groups.

Where it is

What else is nearby →

Washington Square, Manhattan, Greenwich Village. Directions in Google Maps ↗