Such a beautiful park in Old City/Society Hill. It is similar to Rittenhouse square but a little smaller. The grass was well kept. Lots of trees for shade, beautiful flowers and benches make it a perfect place to sit and relax! It also has one of the former Fairmount Park Guard Houses. I love to see these unique small structures being reused! The Eternal Flame monument is also in the park. Yeh park is not far from Independence Park. read more

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Nice spot to stroll near the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. A few blocks away and you're away from the hustle and bustle. Nice tree lined park. Some history to read up on. Nice fountain. And, of course, the obligatory Washington statue. read more

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A beautiful green space in an urban setting. Dedicated to the contribution of one of our founding fathers. A nice place to stop and get a rest on a hot day. George Washington's statue is accompanied by an eternal flame which is appropriate. The center of the park has a water fountain as well. read more

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Such a cutie little spot in town. Centralized spot to hang out and have a picnic. The square is well maintained and has a lot of squirrel friends. read more

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We walked through Washington Square a few times exploring Philly. As a key part of the city's civic architecture, this was 1 of 5 squares established as public green space. The square's walk ways are cut up into diagonals with tree lined pathways and a beautiful fountain in the center. There is a memorial to recognize Washington and the soldiers of the American revolution. It says, "Freedom is a light, for which many men have died in Darkness." It's a sobering feeling exploring the city and the rough pathways the founding fathers had to overcome for us to have the nation and freedoms we have today. read more

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A beautiful place to stop and take a rest while roaming through the historical sites nearby. There are places to sit in the shade for a break without being surrounded by people. It's also quiet. They have a monument to the Unknown Soldier and a few other small things to see while you enjoy the peace of this small park. In the nearby Curtis Center building you can get affordable food, water, and snacks at the deli in the back of the ground floor. read more

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Pretty good place to relax after a visit from the independence hall national park. I did not see any homeless nor excess garbages when we visited. Calming especially during seasons except winter ofcourse. See images and videos for reference. read more

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The park is one of the five original parks planned by William Penn, founder of Philadelphia. It's a block away from Independence Hall. During its early years, it served as a gravesite to the soldiers who died in the American Revolution among others. The "Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier" is a memorial to George Washington and the soldiers. read more

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This was a nice little detour while walking between places to visit while in the city. It was a great place to take a break from all the walking. Sit by the fountain and listen to the calming sounds of the water. Get some shade from the trees. Or just people watch, it's a good past time. Washington Square is one of the original greenspaces in the city and still remains to this day as a place for people to gather. Held within the park is a monument to George Washington and the unknown soldiers of the Revolutionary War. Does that make this Philadelphia's Tomb of the Unknown Solider? Not much else to say about this place. It is well taken care of and well used by the public. A true gathering place for all those within the area. read more

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Probably my favorite park in Philly. Perfect for taking a break on a nice day. Lots of benches. Plenty of shade. So much history. Tomb of the unknown soldier and mass burial ground during the revolutionary war. Also steps away from independence hall. read more

A small/medium park in central Philadelphia. There's a statue (Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier), a fountain, and many placards describing the history of the square (it was a mass grave for Revolutionary War soldiers and others). Plenty of benches. A nice place to rest or walk through. read more

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A great, safe place to just enjoy the outside. I always see people walking about or having picnics (especially in nicer weather) in the mornings, and it's a great place to run laps around or take a loop by on a run. read more

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Washington Square is a park about the same size at Rittenhouse, but not nearly as populated.. It had many statues of former presidents and Revolutionary War leaders. There was information for each person under their statue for those history buffs. It is practically across the way from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, it could easily fit into the overall theme of your day. When we went, it was a little dirty which may have taken away from an otherwise beautiful park. It wasn't particularly big, but you didn't need a ton of space to look at everything. read more

I just love parks and nature! Their like my besties in the whole wide world lol. Some parks and most nature just bring peace and serenity to my being and Washington State Park is one of them. A great place to visit to get some steps in and to also just walk and explore. This park has many easy walking paths which connects to different streets amongst center city. They also have historical information about George Washington and the soldiers that fought in the revolutionary war as well. The park also offers benches to just either sit,each lunch or just relax and enjoy a beautiful day. I often like to sit in the bench and read a book that I got from the library nearby. Overall lots of trees and nature is here at Washington State Park! read more

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If you are walking to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell (which is across the street from each other), it is possible that you will walk through Washington Square Park, as it is across the street from Independence Hall. On a Friday afternoon, a little before 5 pm, my husband and I walked through here with our little girl dog. We saw plenty of other dog owners walking their 4 legged companions here too, which makes sense since there is so many open spaces of grass for your pooch to mark their territory, run around and have fun. But in addition to the large size of this park, there are a handful of historical landmarks around here that include the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier with George Washington's statue and an eternal flame and a moon tree. Not familiar with the moon tree? Well in 1971, Apollo 14 launched to the moon and took tree seeds into space. Then the seeds were distributed to numerous of states to plant them all around the world. There are moon trees all over the US and few selected countries like Italy and Brazil. In the middle of the park is a large fountain which is a great place to take photos, see my photo of our little girl dog. Isn't she just so photogenic? I like that this park does have benches, a lot of shade and just so lush in general. Definitely worth a stop on your adventures if you are visiting the city of brotherly love for the first time. read more

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I walked through this park a handful of times on a recent visit since my hotel was nearby. Great space, always felt safe even after dark. Family vibes, peaceful and relaxing. read more

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Come for the park, stay for the memorial, a beautiful memorial with an everlasting flame honoring the fallen soldiers in the Revolutionary War. There's a poignant phrase above it: "Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness." 5 stars. read more

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Washington Square was a fun experience when we were in the city of Philadelphia. I like nature I like history I like statues and I like exploring things. And this had all of it in one. We visited in the summertime so it was nice weather out and the place was crowded and I did get a learn about some of Washington himself and some history on him. Overall we had a great time read more

A nice stop along the historic route in Philly. Well maintained, but nothing too special. read more

This is a simply stunnign park Pros: + Along such a historic root through Philly - definitely worth trying out + Great for a cute picnic - lots of shops nearby to grab some takeout + Plenty of easy/light walking paths + Nearby cafes + Fountains galore read more

Cool historical open-air park just a walk from Independence Hall. It is mostly for those who happen to be strolling that way, like a place for rest and relaxation. I didn't realize how much historical significance this spot had, besides just the markers. Like I wasn't aware the first human air flight took place there in 1793. The park is part of Independence National Historic Park, so you gotta check it out! Also, be sure to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier part. It's a very touching part, as you'll see a statue of George Washington and an eternal flame. It is not known at the moment how many soldiers are buried beneath the park, but the tomb is a reminder of those who gave up everything for the United States. read more

I love that I can walk here on a pleasant day on my lunch break. It's very user friendly with plenty of seating, beautiful greenery, and not much city noise. You can actually hear birds chirping! On a hot summer day, the breeze cooled by the fountain square is an added plus. There is a particular corner that I like to hang out in - I bring my lunch, my book and I can while away a pleasant 45 minutes here. People can bash Philly all they want, but I've encountered nothing but nice folks on my visit here - a little hello here or there, a half mile, all pleasantness so far. read more

I much prefer the quiet peacefulness of Washington Square Park to our other famous Philly park. It's sprawling, with plenty of grass for a picnic, lots of trees for shade, and gorgeous scenery in every direction. You also can't beat being so close to Talula's Daily, in case you need a quick and easy lunch to go, or even just an afternoon pick-me-up in the form of a coffee or treat. read more

Our first day in Philly we didn't get to visit some of the historic buildings because we didn't make it there in time. We saved those for another day. In the meantime, we walked around to check out other things. Washington Square Park was one of those destinations. This place isn't as creepy as it should be. This square served as a burial ground for revolutionary soldiers and yellow fever victims. With the beauty that this park flaunts, you'd never guess that you're sitting, walking, running, walking your dog, having a picnic, or whatever else you're doing above dead people! The trees provide plenty of shade and this square didn't seem as crowded as other squares we visited. There is also a George Washington statue with an eternal flame commemorating an unknown soldier. If you visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, you have to take the short walk to this square. It's too close and peaceful not to. read more

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You know that a park might just be haunted when it has a tomb of an unknown soldier smack dab in the middle of it. seriously though, one of the main things you'll instantly notice when you read all the historical signs in the park is how much war history took place in it. and for a place that has so much history, it's not always very clean or inviting. it has a lot more concrete then grass too. it's still a great place to sit back, relax with a good book, and take in some people watching. it's just that everything this park does, Rittenhouse Square does better. read more

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Luckily Washington Square Park is located within walking distance from Independence Hall. In fact, a lot of the major touristy attractions are all within a few square miles and minutes from one another. Since I had time to spare, I decided to trek my way to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There are several landmarks in the park, so take a few moments to read some of the art work and structures. Very serene and safe. I mostly saw people either reading on the benches, walking their pets, or running. read more

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What a cool park. I wandered through on my way to lunch and made sure I returned later in the day. WSP has a really mellow vibe (void of homeless, panhandlers and rif-raf) and contains an awesome monument to George Washington and the unknown soldier. I enjoyed watching sightseers, dog walkers and kids playing. I enjoyed it so much, I may return tomorrow to relax on a bench. A great place to chill out and take in the sights and sounds. 4.5 stars. read more

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Nothing fancy. Great inner city park, lots of seating. Good for the dogs, kids. Grateful to sit and relax a bit. read more

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The park is nice but there's 1 major problem. Whoever runs the park needs to get rid of the Homeless taking up the new benches. The benches are brand new and they're filthy already. I also go to Rittenhouse Square Park and they have new benches with the same color wood and they still look new,that's because there are no homeless on the benches and in the park during the day. In Washington Square Park the homeless takes over the benches and people like me can't sit and relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The new benches are so dirty now that a person can ruin the clothes that they have on because off the stains. If this continues,Washington Square Park will lose it's longtime regulars like me who has been going to the park since the middle 1990's. read more

This is my favorite park in Center City! There are of benches, trees, and space on the grass. It is usually pretty busy during the warmer months, but I wouldn't say it's crowded since I've never had trouble finding a bench or a spot in the grass under a tree. It's a great place to walk a dog or let kids play. There are a lot of nearby cafes and I love to get takeout and have a picnic on a blanket in the park when the weather is nice. read more

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This is such a beautiful park! It is so tranquil, people of all nationalities coming together to enjoy the park, all while surrounded by squirrels. Apparently George Washington's army who died in a battle, in Philadelphia, are buried nearby or are in the park, didn't understand it; I'm probably wrong, but I'll leave it to you to read up! This park is definitely worth the visit, loads of history in one city block. If you're planning on visiting, make sure to bring a bag of shelled peanuts, because you're going to run into some friendly squirrels who won't be afraid to approach you! read more

I'm a big fan of this park and come often given I live just a block away. The park is large with lots of seating and far less noisy / busy vs. Rittenhouse park. Lots of trees provide shade on a warm summer day. A number of coffee and food options close by to enjoy in the park. Nice water fountain centered in the park. I find this park very peaceful and relaxing as it's rarely overcrowded and noisy. From what I can tell, the park appears very safe even at night. I noticed some people sleeping in the park late at night so be aware. The squirrels are very friendly and will jump up on the bench with you to and get some food if your eating. No washroom facilities. Highly recommended - a great spot to relax in the middle of the busy city. BK read more

What a great park. Very well kept. Loved the history of the park. The park is very relaxing, very quiet. I went and got food, brought it back to the park and was able to sit, relax and enjoy a late lunch. Plenty of people in the park working out, walking their dogs and/or just enjoying the park. read more

TL;DR - PokemonGo hot spot After you get done seeng the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, there's a park nearby where PokemonGo players can rest their feet and enjoy a slice of video game heaven. I hope you brought your battery pack because you can get stuck here all day catching Pokemon. There are no less than 10 Pokestops in this small park. Many of which constantly seem to have lures on them all the time. Minimal bums to bother you Plenty of benches and shady area A lot of pokemon nerds like myself read more

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This is a very nice park. My first time there, I ran into a man who was feeding the birds. He was very nice and told me a little history about the unknown soldier and other historical facts. Not sure how busy the park gets, but it wasn't loud or full of people when I visited (which I enjoyed). I noticed a lot of dog-walkers as well as a small group of people playing instruments for those strolling through the park. Nice walking distance to the Liberty Bell and to South Street. Definitely visiting here again! read more

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Good: I really love this park. It's the same size as Rittenhouse, yet feels more spacious and far more calm. It's a wonderful getaway from the city hustle and bustle - it's cooler by a few degrees in summer, a great snowball arena in winter, the city noises are slightly muffled, and if you're lucky - you catch the fragrance of some flowers in certain spots in the spring and early summer. There are plenty of benches and your choice of sunny/shady/dappled spots to sit in or spread a blanket. The center circle is relaxing with the fountain on (and the shrubbery blocks wind in the fall/winter). The historical aspect - though a bit heebie jeebie-y - with the park being a graveyard - provides a sense of calm and encourages some reflection and introspection. Definitely visit the eternal flame. The park is well patrolled by park rangers. Thank you! Eh: - The less fortunate folks tend to bed down here at night during the warmer months. They are mostly harmless, but always be aware of your surroundings. - Occasional dog poop in the grass. I've stepped in my share (less than5x in 3yrs), but considering how many dogs are at the park and how often I'm there with my dog - I'd say that most folks are responsible pet parents. :) read more

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It's a nice place to relax and people watch. The park is clean and it has plenty of grassy areas for kids and dogs. read more

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Great park. How do they keep the grass so green with all of the revolutionary soldiers and yellow fever victims buried beneath it? http://www.ushistory.org/districts/washingtonsquare/alltogether.htm read more

Don't forget, as you sit on a bench squirrel watching and eating a bagel (Knead is nearby) that beneath you feet rest the remains of thousands upon thousands of freed slaves, yellow fever and small pox victims, prisoners of war starved to death by the British and Revolutionary War soldiers who died for what we take for granted. read more

Decided to stop here in Washington Square Park and enjoy a bit of nature on my walk down Walnut Street, heading toward Society Hill. It's actually a lovely little park, very calming, much quieter than its neighbors. It might be my favorite park to visit when I'm in the area. I find it more pleasant than Rittenhouse, and definitely less crazy than Love Park aka JFK Plaza. If you've read any of the other reviews, you know that this park was once used as a cemetery. Or, I guess I should say it still is a cemetery. There's a beautiful Revolutionary War Soldier monument in the park that is a nice place to reflect and maybe read up on the history (like I did). Actually, there are a lot of plaques scattered around the park that you can read to find out all about the park's history, the area, and so on. It's pretty cool. Also, the Moon Tree is here! Where else can you find a tree that has been up in space?! That alone is worth a visit. read more