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Washington Square Park

Greenwich Village

The Washington Square Arch rises above a perpetual street theater of musicians, chess players, and unscripted spectacle. Grab a bench, watch the human parade, and let the city's energy wash over you.

people-watching paradise
street performers
iconic NYC landmark
Greenwich Village heart

Tips

🐦"pigeon master who was telling the pigeons to do laps around the arch"
♟️chess tables always in use, watch or play
🎄holiday tree frames the arch in winter

Washington Square Park

New York, NY 10012, USA

Upcoming at Washington Square Park

Sunday, May 24
New York Ghosts: Hauntings & Ghouls of Greenwich Village

New York Ghosts: Hauntings & Ghouls of Greenwich Village

May 24

Wander through Greenwich Village as professional guides spin authentic ghost stories at actual haunted sites, from Mark Twain's House of Death to the Jefferson Market Library. The Extended Tour adds four more eerie stops for true paranormal enthusiasts.

Conversations in the Corner

Conversations in the Corner

May 24

Have a direct line to the park's future. Drop by Scrabble Plaza to chat with Executive Director Will Morrison about what's happening at Washington Square Park and share your own ideas for making it even better.

20 CUTS in New York: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game

20 CUTS in New York: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game

May 24

Race a sadistic killer through downtown Manhattan, solving dark puzzles across 12 locations to save victims before time runs out. Your phone becomes your lifeline in this real-world thriller that transforms familiar streets into a high-tension crime scene.