This cozy Greenwich Village park is always filled with students, residents and tourists alike. It is one of the few green spots in the area and has undergone many incarnations since it was the site of Minetta Creek in the 1600s. At the northern end stands the famous arch, built in 1892 to commemorate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration. The arch was designed by the iconic Stanford White and throughout the park you can find many interesting historical features and facets, some are hidden and others are in plain sight. The area was also the neighborhood for many famous artists and writers, including Henry James, Edith Wharton and Edward Hopper; many lived in the Greek Revival style row houses at the northern end of the park. Today, most of the buildings in the neighborhood are owned by New York University.
Website: nycgovparks.org
Phone: (212) 588-5659
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of MacDougal St and Prince St
Open now
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5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St. New York, NY 10012 ·347.68 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Family friendly
Reviews
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Small but cute park. Nice to walk through while exploring west village neighborhood. You could walk through entire park in 10 min
MoreThis is a large, beautiful park with plenty of trees, grass, shrubs and flowers. There is a huge arch ‘statue’ on one side of the park that is worth a few pictures. There are plenty of benches for resting or people watching. The park also has a children’s playground and other areas where events take place. They close (block off) the park at night.
MoreAnother green NYC space that is worth a visit. The arch and fountain are immediately striking but what is so enjoyable is the shade provided by the gorgeous large trees. Not always possible to get a seat but plenty of lawn, if all else fails. A few stalls selling arts and crafts when we went but I suspect these change daily. All the stall holders were pleasant and chatty.There were various performers dotted around, who were really interesting and this ensures there is always something new to see. The only gripe really, is, as with nearly all other NYC sights, there is virtually no information available about the history of the park. A shame really, as it is worth knowing about the back story.
MoreOne of my favourite squares in Manhattan.
MoreThe big triumphal arch is here with a big fountain, lots of trees, benches for sitting. Very popular and can get crowded. Always some characters around trying to get your attention, and some are talented performers. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village.
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