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Washington Square

Park, Plaza, and Playground

Washington Square West, Philadelphia

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Washington Square

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Ranked #1 for picnics in Philadelphia
"5 original squares William Penn"(3 Tips)
"1st five squares William Penn"(2 Tips)
"Eat your heart out, Rittenhouse!"(2 Tips)
"At this location find the sycamore Moon Tree."(2 Tips)

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ConciergeMay 23, 2011
2 sights not to be missed! Check out the "Moon tree" and the tomb of the Unknown soldier of which the eternal flame burns, a tribute to all our men and women in the "Armed forces"
kiaFebruary 21, 2015
Very nice park to walk your dog, catch up on some reading or just relaxing enjoying the view. It really looks beautiful just hitting Spring season as the trees and flowers start to bloom.
Dave MahidaMay 25, 2012
Very chill. Great to come and read a book or lounge around. I sometimes just sit and think. My fav of the original squares.
Upvoted Mar 17
Henri L'îleJune 19, 2012
Very big, plenty of seats, greenery, and bit overflowed with wild life
Upvoted Feb 9
K12 IncAugust 9, 2011
Did you know? Washington Square was one of Philadelphia’s five original squares laid out in 1682. Known as Southeast Square, it served as a cemetery from about 1704 until 1794. Read more
Tim DengAugust 18, 2018
Nice place to eat and sit on a bench! Go check out the Washington statue!
Charles O'DonnellJune 11, 2014
Me and one of my best friends from childhood all around best friends in my life on Washington Square having a serious talk and sharing our friendship and from George Washington's eternal flame.
Stephanie NicoleJune 4, 2014
great place to enjoy a beautiful day or just sit there and get lost in the splendid views mother nature has on display ☺
Raj SarmaJuly 8, 2015
A great place for an evening walk with your pooch or your spouse. Very nice and clean as well.
Eric WalterMay 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Be careful of squirrels!
AllisonMarch 20, 2013
Great place to jog a few laps if you're a city runner. Then stop and rest on a bench for some dog-watching!
Charles O'DonnellJune 11, 2014
Me loving my mom on Mother's Day on Washington Square, my favorite square. The number one square.
Constance HowesMay 12, 2011
Sleepy, sweet park great for relaxing, picnic'ing and people watching. Eat your heart out, Rittenhouse!
Yogeshree TawdeMay 31, 2014
Go there on a sunny day with a book , lie down on the grass and enjoy your book !!!
Migu�langelo CharlesJuly 7, 2013
Be nice to the homeless people. They have great stories.
Andrew FurmanNovember 10, 2015
This was the site of the first human flight in the Americas in 1793 when Jean Pierre Blanchard ascended in his hot-air balloon.
Linda NooneApril 24, 2019
Lovely, peaceful place to rest & people watch.
JosephOctober 14, 2011
Step 1: Buy engagement ring from Jeweler's Row. Step 2: Come to Washington Square to propose. Step 3: Live awesomely ever after.
Zach ThornburyJune 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
There's dead people buried under this park. A lot of them.
JaymesMarch 24, 2013
We rode our bikes over to 6th Street to Washington Square Park to see if the tides would turn for me.
Michael WeidnerMay 31, 2013
Don't forget to dip your feet in the fountain
Kathleen CreelmanDecember 4, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Washington Square was the site of the first human flight on the Americas in 1793 when Jean Pierre Blanchard ascended in his hot-air balloon from the Walnut Street jail.
WDW Tour CompanySeptember 19, 2010
Nice park just off the main tourist district, quiet with plenty of shade for those sunny afternoons.
Miguel AndradeAugust 16, 2014
Great for walks and people watching
Sherry BoyleApril 13, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Best park in Philadelphia. Peaceful and relaxing.
Majed AlashariApril 9, 2020
Nice garden.
drew tarvinJune 3, 2015
A small park where people do tai chi in the morning.
John PaterakisSeptember 29, 2014
Home of the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
Lore BenaventFebruary 26, 2016
Perfect in spring and summertime for a picnic
JOctober 14, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Much better than Rittenhouse Square! Peaceful and not as crowded because it's a lot bigger and cleaner. Used to be a graveyard in the 1700's and it's one of the 1st five squares William Penn laid.
Philadelphia Film SocietyAugust 18, 2012
Did you know the movie National Treasure starring Nicolas Cage was filmed here?
Jill HApril 10, 2013
Apparently there were 2000 bodies buried here during the times of our founding fathers... How's that picnic??
Serg PDecember 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Squirrels! Thousands of them!
Randall McApril 16, 2010
Lay out on a blanket with my laptop listening to soft jazz in watching the people pass by is the way to go....
Gary I.May 13, 2010
Never crowed, never a scene. Just a great place to chill out and have a picnic.
Martel JohnsonDecember 14, 2012
if you dont have some grounding in the private victory it will be difficuly to think ... ...
B.J. EllisSeptember 9, 2010
Did you know it is one of the 5 original squares William Penn laid down? It's true!
Bre BonnerJune 29, 2016
Beautiful park!
Jennifer HMarch 21, 2010
Walked here today to soak in some rays. It was lovely to see so many people enjoying the weather and park!
Amanda LeliiMay 13, 2015
Beautiful park!
Charles IIIJuly 11, 2010
A very quiet peaceful place to eat lunch, dinner, or picnic.
thephillydogOctober 1, 2011
Keep your dog on a leash or risk a $75 fine from park rangers!
Kathleen CreelmanFebruary 26, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Working my way back to my Bill...
Gillespie Guereca AdairJune 9, 2015
Very peaceful
Jennifer AntelmanApril 11, 2011
Visit the statues and monuments in the park.
Don LantSeptember 1, 2013
Beautiful park
Get Out PhillySeptember 14, 2010
Check out photos of Get Out Philly's participation in International Pillow Fight Day at Washington Square at GetOutPhilly.org. Read more
Martel JohnsonDecember 30, 2012
7 HABITS HIGHLY EFFECTIVES THIKING
Jahy TseMarch 7, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Nice place to sit and watch the moon
Kathleen CreelmanDecember 26, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Christmas gift from my Kate 12/25/11

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