Washington Square Park, Rochester

Name: Washington Square Park
Address: Court Street, Rochester, 14607, United States

#36 among attractions in Rochester

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Washington Square Park is an urban park in Rochester, New York. It contains the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, erected in 1892. ()

Elevation: 528 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°9'12"N, 77°36'19"W

Address

Court StreetSouthwest Rochester (Downtown Rochester)Rochester 14607 United States

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Washington Square Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Toy Hall of Fame, Blue Cross Arena, Sibley's, The Strong National Museum of Play.

~1050 ftE
Museum
National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester
6 min walk • The National Toy Hall of Fame, nestled within the vibrant city of Rochester, New York, is a whimsical destination that celebrates the timeless joy of play. Established in 1998, this museum is a tribute to classic toys and games that have captured the hearts of children...
~1500 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
8 min walk • Blue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 11,215. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial.
~1660 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Sibley's, Rochester
8 min walk • Sibley's, Lindsay and Curr Building is a historic commercial building located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was designed by noted Rochester architect J. Foster Warner and built for Sibley's in 1904.
~1070 ftE
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester
6 min walk • The Strong National Museum of Play is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, United States.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Little Theatre, Rochester
11 min walk • The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York, commonly known as "The Little" is a movie theatre located on historic East Avenue in downtown Rochester, New York and a modest non-profit multiplex specializing in art film, including independent and foreign productions outside the United States.
~340 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Geva Theatre Center, Rochester
2 min walk • Geva Theatre Center is a regional, not-for-profit, professional theatre company based in Rochester, New York. It is housed in an 1868 building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in Rochester at 75 Woodbury Boulevard.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Eastman Theatre, Rochester
10 min walk • Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is the largest performance venue at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, located in downtown Rochester, New York.
~1290 ftSW
Bridge
Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, Rochester
7 min walk • The Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge is a triple steel arch bridge carrying Interstate 490 over the Genesee River and New York State Route 383 in downtown Rochester, New York. The bridge, officially completed on June 18, 2007, replaced a 50-year-old multi-girder bridge situated in the same location.
~1870 ftNE
Universities and schools
Eastman School of Music, Rochester
10 min walk • The Eastman School of Music is the music school of the University of Rochester, a private research university in Rochester, New York. It was established in 1921 by industrialist and philanthropist George Eastman.
~300 ftW
Church, Cemetery
St. Mary's Church, Rochester
2 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory are located in downtown Rochester, New York. St. Mary's Parish was created in 1834 as Rochester's second Roman Catholic parish, after St. Patrick's Parish.
~980 ftW
Bridge
Court Street Bridge, Rochester
5 min walk • Court Street Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was designed by city engineer J. Y. McClintock, constructed in 1893, and spans the Genesee River. It has six shallow arches over the river and two arches over the Johnson and Seymour Raceway and Erie Canal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Square Park?

Nearby attractions include First Universalist Church, Rochester (2 min walk), St. Mary's Church, Rochester (2 min walk), Geva Theatre Center, Rochester (2 min walk), Rundel Memorial Library, Rochester (5 min walk).

How to get to Washington Square Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Square Park:

Bus

FlixBus Rochester • Lines: 2686 (6 min walk)
RTS Transit Center (10 min walk)

Train

Rochester (19 min walk)