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What’s that Smell?
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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
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Happy Halloween! The Halloween season is upon us; a time to give ourselves the chills by telling spooky stories in the dark. In more…
Washington Square Park: more than a shortcut
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You might have noticed the neighborhood is a bit busier lately…that’s because the students are back! 🥳 Welcome NYU-ers old more…
Can You Feel The Energy
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There’s something magical about starting your day in Washington Square Park. Maybe it’s the energy in the air or the more…
Do You Know Anthony Portugese?
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In September 1645, a man named Anthony Portuguese was granted farmland that today is part of Washington Square Park. But if more…
Another Labor Day
![20,000 workers – a quarter of them women – march down Fifth Avenue and through the Arch to rally in the Park for improved working conditions in 1912.](https://washingtonsqpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1912_labor_day_demonstration_washington_square_park-e1409507384130-150x150.jpg)
Imagine being in Washington Square Park on Labor Day over a century ago. 2 Fifth Avenue hasn’t been built yet. The pedestals of more…
Did You See That?
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Washington Square Park is where New York City’s creativity comes alive! For generations, this iconic space has been a cultural more…
Join the Open-Air-Art Legacy
Washington Square Park has always been more than a green space; it’s a living canvas for artistic expression, a gathering place more…
Museum of Interesting Things
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Washington Square Park has never been called boring, but one Villager is putting in the effort to bring a bit of extra interest more…
Volunteering at Washington Square Park: the Best Thing You’ll Do This Summer
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Did you know that Washington Square Park is one of the busiest spots in NYC? With approximately 12 million people strolling the more…