A battleground for chess enthusiasts. A playground for canines and children. Washington Square Park has served various roles for its community throughout the years, adapting to meet its needs.

This year, The Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit takes place just north of Washington Square Park on University Place between Waverly Place and East 11th Street. The origins of the event date ...

Believe it or not, despite the plethora of public art pieces scattered throughout New York, no installation has been set up in Washington Square Park since 2017, when Ai Weiwei's exhibit “Good ...

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. Washington Square Park is named for George Washington (1732-1799), the commander of the Continental Army, ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Finding an empty bench in Washington Square Park after visiting one of the neighborhood's independent bookstores – from The Strand to Three Lives & Company to Left Bank ...