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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
6 months ago
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
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
3 years ago
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
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
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
6 years ago
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
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
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
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
6 years ago
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
12 years ago
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
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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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
13 years ago
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
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
7 years ago
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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W Washington Sq
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Society Hill
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