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Welcome, Will!

Washington Square Park is welcoming a new and soon to be familiar face to the family: Will Morrison, Deputy Administrator for more…
The Original Parkies

When you’re standing in the middle of Washington Square Park — one of the most iconic spots in the world — it’s hard to more…
What Stinks?

Have you ever been enjoying a lovely fall stroll through Washington Square Park and had your tranquil bubble popped by an more…
Washington SCARE Park

The days are getting shorter, the air is getting cooler, and the leaves are beginning to change. The Halloween season is upon us; more…
The Play Hills

The Spider Web. The Mounds. The Play Hills. The rolling patch of playground by the large dog run goes by many names, but if more…
The Park’s Living Monument

If you’ve ever strolled through Washington Square Park on a sunny morning, you’ve probably seen “that tanning guy.” more…
Park Updates

WSPC STATEMENT: Permitted Events – Updated September 16, 2020 We know that this summer has looked different than anyone more…
Bringing a Landscape Back to Life

At the end of July, the NW lawn of Washington Square Park finally reopened to the public after being closed for over a year to more…
From Wild to Designed: The Landscape of Washington Square Park

For so many of us, Washington Square Park is the place we go to connect with nature. But make no mistake, this space, as lush and more…
Community Arts Grantees in a COVID-19 World

Spring is a time of new growth and new beginnings. In Washington Square Park, it’s also when in-Park programs resume, filling more…