in and around the park, public space, NYC & more
The fountain at the park was off Memorial Day Monday presumably because of the large amounts of confetti within it from NYU graduation festivities. Artist Robert Vargas from Los Angeles was working his art in … Read more…
Fountain is On! The fountain came on this year late April. The earliest used to be mid-May but it’s been coming on earlier in recent years. The near full Moon can be seen above the … Read more…
Photos of a rainy April day. There used to be “historical markers” in this spot that outlined history of Washington Square Park. As part of the redesign, the signs were supposed to be reviewed by … Read more…
Featured above, this wonderful photograph by André Kertész: Washington Square, Winter. This compelling image was taken of Washington Square Park in 1954 – spot the fountain, the lights, the low fences(!), the pathways, two lone … Read more…
Two October days: Fountain back on amidst the colorful foliage. Photos: Cathryn
The Latest at the Park Bathrooms “open later seasonally”? Time not reflected (pretty sure it used to be). Oh, the saga of the trees on the Fountain Plaza. Recently, we saw the demise of this … Read more…
A snapshot in time Washington Square Park mid-May 2024. Photos: Cathryn
We love the fountain ON. Washington Square Park Spring 2024. Images: Cathryn
The Arch as fabulous as ever amidst the spring blooms in Washington Square Park. Early April. Photos: Cathryn
Winter is always amazing at Washington Square Park. Spring and summer are more active; the fountain is on and there’s a lot going on but I really like the ‘off seasons.’ It’s warmer year round … Read more…
Scenes from the park At times, people act as if there were no flowers pre-redesign – which took place late 2007-2014+ – but the park had many nice flowers and plantings. There was a lovely … 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
The ‘yellow’ background is due to the intensity of the NYC air and sky from the Canada wildfires impacting all of NYC and the park. Photos: Cathryn
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…
