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Washington Square Park Blog Broke the Story of the 1799 Tombstone Discovery in 2009 During Phase II redesign construction of Washington Square Park, a tombstone from 1799 was unearthed in the park’s southwest quadrant on … Read more…
What is “a more balanced approach” to the park? New York City Council Member Christopher Marte’s district includes Washington Square Park. In his community newsletter last week, Marte posted the following: Working on Washington Square … Read more…
The Washington Square Park Folk Festival first took place at the park in 2011. Now an annual event, it was the brainchild of former WSP Administrator Rebecca Ferguson (three Park Administrators back!). As an NYC … Read more…
Scenes from the prime of summer at Washington Square Park. Photos: #1, 2, 7, 8, 9: Cathryn #3, 4, 5, 6: Susan Celia Swan
In the summer, the Washington Square Park fountain is the place to be! [Video]
The 47th Annual Hare Krishna Parade and Festival comes to New York City and Washington Square Park on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature free vegetarian food … Read more…
All Summer at NYC Parks Update: Due to NYC air quality concerns from the Canada wildfires, Friday, June 9th’s performance has been moved to Sunday, June 11th at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 16th performance moved … Read more…
From the Washington Square Music Festival: 65th Season Celebration – Free Alfresco Concerts Artistic Director Lutz Rath has announced the 65th season of the Washington Square Music Festival, taking place Tuesdays in June on the … Read more…
From the Washington Square Park Dog Run: Dearest Everybody, Reminder! RUNS CLOSING Monday March 6 through Friday March 17, barring any weather delays, for surface replenishment. This closure impacts the large and small dog runs … Read more…
Last night marked the 98th Christmas Tree Lighting at the Park. In two years, the ceremony will mark 100 years! Here’s the count down: View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more…
In June 2013, Washington Square Park Conservancy was “approved” by Community Board 2 in a contentious split-vote. One of the points of the Board’s resolution stated that it “encourages the WSPC, once it establishes itself, … Read more…
Washington Square Park’s Christmas tree lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 7th for the 98th year. The Washington Square tree lighting ceremony is older than Rockefeller Center’s tradition. The tree will be lit at … Read more…
What follows is a snapshot of Washington Square Park early June. I haven’t done a look at the park in photos in a long while. The Arch no longer encumbered by gates or NYPD (Yay!) … Read more…
It was last year, Friday, June 5th, 2021, when the NYPD came into Washington Square Park in riot gear using excessive force and extreme policing to “enforce” the 10 p.m. weekend “curfew” the De Blasio … Read more…
