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Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village
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Washington Square Park

  • 4.632k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till midnight

A lively, historic green space centered around the iconic Washington Square Arch, offering a mix of street performers, students, and dog walkers. Visitors come for people-watching, impromptu music, open lawns and the scenic fountain—expect crowds, atmosphere, and easy relaxation in the heart of Greenwich Village.

Quick answers

Washington Square Park in short

When is Washington Square Park open?

Every day, 6 AM–12 AM.

When is the best time to visit Washington Square Park?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Washington Square Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Washington Square Park?

New York, NY 10012,United States.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Open till midnight
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till midnight
monday
6 AM–12 AM
tuesday
6 AM–12 AM
wednesday
6 AM–12 AM
thursday
6 AM–12 AM
friday
6 AM–12 AM
saturday
6 AM–12 AM
sundayToday
6 AM–12 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Washington Square Park
  2. 2 Tartinery Café · 3 min
  3. 3 Panineria NYC · 3 min
  4. 4 Amélie West Village Restaurant · 3 min
  5. 5 Mille-Feuille Bakery · 3 min
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Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 32k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Relaxation
  • Historic landmarks
  • Playgrounds
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Lively
  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Pet owners

Around Greenwich Village

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time