in and around the park, public space, NYC & more
At the mid-point of the summer, you will experience the park in full swing. These photos are a snapshot of what you might find in July at Washington Square Park. Artist Jiya da Chorona on … Read more…
Take one and Take two: The colors of the sky changed beautifully and dramatically during opening night of the Washington Square Music Festival’s 60th Season Tuesday night, fountain in the background. Photos: Cathryn
I have not posted a “Weekend Washington Square” in awhile! Here are some photos from over the weekend, park updates interspersed. Ronnie, 60 year park regular, on Washington Square Park: “There’s no place in the … Read more…
This image says so much about what you will experience on a spring day at Washington Square Park, taken yesterday, also May Day. Rallies were held May 1st at Union Square Park and WSP. Via … Read more…
Technically – the calm before the storm? – last day of winter 2018, Washington Square Park, yesterday. More photos and park updates to come shortly. Photo: Cathryn
Bluest of skies, magnificent Arch, pigeons in flight, winter. These trees are evergreens, specifically deodar cedars, and “deodar” translates to “timber of the gods,” according to WSP Eco-Projects. You can find them in the Northwest … Read more…
The park is magnificent in the snow, always has been. December 9, 2017 Photo: West Village Eats
The latest at the park: Last photo taken from the NYU Kimmel Center the other day – performance in the fountain at the time — note people lining it. Photos: Cathryn Support this independent media … Read more…
This ‘above’ photo is the view of the park from NYU Kimmel Center taken yesterday when I was there for a conference. If you look closely, you can see there is a performance in the … Read more…
Over the weekend at the park: two guys on old-school typewriters offering “Poetry on Demand: You select topic and price.” These two rarely looked up, ferociously typing, and even had fans watching them write. (Love … Read more…
When you could see the Twin Towers directly through the middle of the Arch… This picture is I believe early 2000s when the Arch was being restored. Wandering Amir on Instagram wrote of this photo: … Read more…
One of the (many) great things about Washington Square Park is the appreciation of ALL wildlife. Sign reads: “Donations for bird food. Thank you. Enjoy the birds. :)” Larry is a park regular; his friendships … Read more…
Abandon Hope at the Southeast corner? Hope not! Delayed sidewalk repair, along Washington Square East, delayed further due to water main construction, coming at some point soon: Tree work, pruning and maintenance, continued throughout the park: … Read more…
