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Washington Square Park is a public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. One of the best known of New York City's 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark with a history of diverse uses and meanings. The park is dominated by the Washington Square Arch, dedicated to George Washington in 1895. It is a popular meeting place and a center for cultural activities, famous for its large fountain, street performers, musicians, and chess players. The park has a bohemian reputation and is a vibrant heart of Greenwich Village.