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Construction on the controversial redesign plan for Washington Square Park pushed through by Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration got underway — after delays due to the community envisioning something else for their park — between Christmas … Read more…
For the first time in seven months, and actually much longer if we consider Washington Square Park as a stand alone topic separate from private conservancy – which, of course, WSP Blog has advocated that … Read more…
A must watch! This holiday video set to Karen Carpenter’s “Sleigh Ride” highlights kids sledding and frolicking in the snow on the old Mounds at Washington Square Park in December 2008 before their remodeling. It … Read more…
Happy first snow of 2020 in NYC which occurred last night into this morning. Since we were deprived of a real snowstorm last year, yesterday’s magical storm was most welcome. The park always looks beautiful … Read more…
This year’s Christmas tree lighting at Washington Square Park – its 96th year – under the Arch will be live streamed online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the tree magically be lit at this … Read more…
A new Deputy Park Administrator, William Morrison, has been chosen by the New York City Parks Department for Washington Square Park, and is now in place, after the staggered departure over this year of the … Read more…