Washington Square Park in New York City

Washington Square Park

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(3.7K) · Park in New York, United States
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A 9.75-acre city park in Greenwich Village, characterized by its large, central fountain, and known as a major center of community activity for the …

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Jan 5, 2025
This park was beautiful to experience in fall. The leaves on the ground were magical. Not very busy on the cold morning of my visit and didn’t stay much longer than 10mins due to a man yelling at peo… Full review by Kelli M
Dec 10, 2024
This spot is very iconic in movies. It’s where Sally dropped off Harry after college. Beautiful spot, tree in front was not decorated or lit today. Full review by pattie1113
Dec 5, 2024
Washington Square Park has a great vibe! There’s always something going on dancers, musicians, or random performances. I grabbed a spot near the fountain and spent some time people-watching. It’s a c… Full review by Derek A
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This cozy Greenwich Village park is always filled with students, residents and tourists alike. It is one of the few green spots in the area an…
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How long does the Christmas tree at Washington Square Park stay up until?
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Till after Christmas, probably till New Year's day
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hi, what kind of shops are there?
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My original reason for visiting that part of town was to eat at a famous diner, known as the Waverly. I found Washington Square Park by accident when searching for the Diner. …
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My original reason for visiting that part of town was to eat at a famous diner, known as the Waverly. I found Washington Square Park by accident when searching for the Diner. There aren't any big stores there at all. Its nearer a British town high street with small sports stores and musical instrument shops. Of course there is some interesting architecture, as ever with Manhattan.
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These themes attracts me to visit at NYC, I have already heard about this place from my friends who visited last month …
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These themes attracts me to visit at NYC, I have already heard about this place from my friends who visited last month through govisitnyc and give this place best rating to visit once. So I am here looking for another way to visit all places like that which is com my budget, Can anyone suggest me ?
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The park is free and is Surrounded by Greenwich Village, which is also interesting to stroll through. It's best to visit the park on a nice day when there are lots of things going on there. Also …
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The park is free and is Surrounded by Greenwich Village, which is also interesting to stroll through. It's best to visit the park on a nice day when there are lots of things going on there. Also not far away is Highline Park, which is a beautiful place to stroll.
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Hi. I've read there are a lot of people with dogs and I haven't seen dogs wearing muzzles in the pictures... Please, tell …
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Hi. I've read there are a lot of people with dogs and I haven't seen dogs wearing muzzles in the pictures... Please, tell me if it's true and if the park is dangerous that way? Thank you.
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I visited the park during the day and then briefly again at night. I remember seeing several dogs in the park during the day, but they didn't seem disruptive. I did not remember seeing …
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I visited the park during the day and then briefly again at night. I remember seeing several dogs in the park during the day, but they didn't seem disruptive. I did not remember seeing muzzles, but did not specifically look for muzzles. Although there were a lot of people in the park, there seemed to be enough room and enough to do/observe for everyone.
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Hi - just wondering if there were opening/closing times where access was restricted ot the park, per the "The Big Apple …
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Hi - just wondering if there were opening/closing times where access was restricted ot the park, per the "The Big Apple Guide" on the TA travel guide sections, it states 9am-9pm for Washington Square park? Or is it an all hours park? Given it is open air, and therefore no theoretical lines would any day be advisable to go? Or is there particular days where it is nicer to enjoy the park and/or other special aspects, people watching etc? Will be a first time visit to NYC! :)
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Not sure about the opening hours either, but as far as when to go, I would have thought weekends would be best. We were there on a Sunday in November and there was plenty of …
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Not sure about the opening hours either, but as far as when to go, I would have thought weekends would be best. We were there on a Sunday in November and there was plenty of activity between buskers and people milling about. Sit back and chill time
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