
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park
Chicago, United States
Small, shaded park founded in 1842 with a large fountain surrounded by a floral garden.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Small, shaded park founded in 1842 with a large fountain surrounded by a floral garden.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Paul Lance — 4 weeks ago
Great place in the middle of a concrete jungle just steps from where I was staying at the Waldorf. Brought my uni here to catch the crisp air and exert myself on those snowy November days.
**★★★★★ Angelica Iwan — 2 months ago
Very nice park! Vibes are excellent, I really like the benches and lights
**★★★★★ Joelle Szatkowski — a year ago
Love this park!! There are many benches so it’s great for sitting, admiring and reading as well. It’s so charming during the green months and lit up for the winter time as well! It’s truly precious and usually full dogs :)
**★★★★★ Brianna Peoples — a year ago
I just visited Washington Square Park with my friends this summer, and it was so beautifully landscaped and peaceful. People were constantly walking through the park, but it was pretty quiet. So, it was really nice to be able to hang out there and enjoy a little picnic with my friends. I would definitely visit again and would recommend a visit to those in the area.
**★★★☆☆ Tim Marcus — 5 months ago
It's a nice park. Plain, with a small fountain.
Great view of the John Hancock building
















