Washington Square Park, Chicago

Name: Washington Square Park
Address: 924 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, 60607-2298, United States
Telephone: +1 312-742-7895

#277 among attractions in Chicago

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Washington Square, also known as Washington Square Park, is a park in Chicago, Illinois. A registered historic landmark that is better known by its nickname Bughouse Square, it was the most celebrated open air free-speech center in the country as well as a popular Chicago tourist attraction. It is located across Walton Street from Newberry Library at 901 N. Clark Street in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is Chicago's oldest existing small park. It is one of four Chicago Park District parks named after persons surnamed Washington. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1991. ()

Elevation: 587 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°53'57"N, 87°37'50"W

Address

924 W Washington BlvdDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60607-2298 United States

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+1 312-742-7895

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

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street, Chicago Water Tower.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Washington Square Park open?

Washington Square Park is open:

Monday 6 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 11 pm
Thursday 6 am - 11 pm
Friday 6 am - 11 pm
Saturday 6 am - 11 pm
Sunday 6 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Square Park?

Nearby attractions include Near North Side, Chicago (2 min walk), William Waller House, Chicago (4 min walk), Newberry Library, Chicago (4 min walk), Newberry Plaza, Chicago (5 min walk).

How to get to Washington Square Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Square Park:

Bus

Clark & Delaware • Lines: 22, (N) N22 (2 min walk)
Walton & Clark • Lines: 22, 70, (N) N22 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (9 min walk)
Clark/Division • Lines: Red (9 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (28 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (31 min walk)