Located in New York, New York, Washington Square Park is one of New York City's most popular parks.
A significant landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, Washington Park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
A meeting place as well as a place for cultural activity, the park has several uses. New York University has used the park for graduated ceremonies, with the Arch as a symbol.
Greatly valued by residents of the area, efforts to preserve the park have been made.
