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How To Get Here

Washington Square Park is the heart of Greenwich Village – located at the base of Fifth Avenue between MacDougal Street and University Place. Take the A/C/E, B/D/F trains to West 4th/Washington Square, the N/R to 8th Street or the Q to Union Square, or the 4/5/6 to Union Square or the 6 to Astor Place.

Citibike stations are located at the Northwest corner of the park, along the eastern edge of the park, and on the south side on Thompson Street at West 3rd. Please WALK your bike in Washington Square Park.

Car parking is not available in the park; we encourage public transit and walking.

Audio Tour

Get to know Washington Square Park better with our exciting new audio tour, powered by Gesso! Take a few minutes to check out a single stop, or take a longer stroll throughout the park and hit them all.

NYC Parks department Rules

The following activities are not allowed in the park:

• Smoking
• Skateboarding
• Bathing in the fountain
• Amplified sound without an NYPD permit

REGARDING DOGS

• Please do not allow your dog into the fountain
• Please keep your dog on its leash, except when in one of the dog runs

BICYCLES

• Bicycles must be walked in the park

LAWNS

Lawns are for passive use (sitting, lounging) only – not for active recreation.