Washington Square Park The Washington Square Arch, at the park 's northern gateway Type Municipal public park Coordinates 40 ° 43 ′ 51 '' N 73 ° 59 ′ 51 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 40.73083 ° N 73.99750 ° W ﻿ / 40.73083; - 73.99750 Coordinates: 40 ° 43 ′ 51 '' N 73 ° 59 ′ 51 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 40.73083 ° N 73.99750 ° W ﻿ / 40.73083; - 73.99750 Area 9.75 acres (4 ha) Created 1871 Operated by New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Status Open
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40 ° 43 ′ 51 '' N 73 ° 59 ′ 51 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 40.73083 ° N 73.99750 ° W 40 ° 43 ′ 51 '' N 73 ° 59 ′ 51 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 40.73083 ° N 73.99750 ° W