Washington Square Park - Syracuse, NY - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Older park located in the Washington Square neighbourhood of Syracuse. Ample parking available around the park perimeter.

The park was bought by the old Village of Salina in 1797. For a time it served as cemetery until dedicated for park purposes in 1839. The Village was absorbed by the City of Syracuse in 1847.

The park is also home to the Smithsonian Art Collection-recognized sculpture Lemoyne Drinking Fountain monument.

The park covers just over 3 acres of greenspace. There is a playground, basketball court, picnic pavilion and facilities and a modern playground.

Name: Washington Square Park Street Location: North Salina Street, Local Municipality: Syracuse State/Province, etc.: NY Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Washington Square neighbourhood Date Established: 1839 Picnic Facilities: Tables and a Pavillion Recreational Facilities: Playground Basketball Court large Greenspaces Monuments/Statues: Kirkpatrick Monument/Lemoyne Drinking Fountain Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Kirkpatrick Monument/Lemoyne Drinking Fountain Fountains: Lemoyne Drinking Fountain Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: N/A Special Events: N/A Traditional Geocaches: None.

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