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What We’re Thankful For
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, we’re reflecting on what we’re grateful for this season, like new leadership at the more…
Sukkah in the Square
You may have noticed a new structure in Arch Plaza. It’s a Sukkah! Sukkah, which roughly translates from Hebrew to english more…
Uncovering a Piece of History
224 years ago, New York City was in a situation many of us may find familiar today. An epidemic (yellow fever, not COVID-19) was more…
Hydration Helpers
High above the scorching hot pavement, the boughs of New York City’s street trees stretch into a verdant green canopy. These more…
A Dozen Delightful Details
A Dozen Delightful Details You Might have Missed on Washington Square Park Arch The Arch in Washington Square Park is one of the more…
Goodbye, Graffiti
Tending to the various features of Washington Square Park is a never-ending task. With four monuments, a fountain, and the more…
Washington Square Park’s Pride
In June of 1969, the Stonewall Riots at nearby Christopher Park sparked the modern LGBT rights movement in the United States. more…
Introducing the 2023 Community Arts Grantees
There’s nothing like attending a free cultural program in Washington Square Park. The wide variety of performances and more…
A Message from WSPC’s Executive Director
My fellow Parkies, For over two years, it has been my pleasure to serve as first Deputy and then Administrator for more…
Community Arts Grants are Back!
There’s nothing like attending a free cultural program in Washington Square Park. The wide variety of performances and more…