More Newly Opened Washington Square Park Revelry

We can't resist—here are more photographs of the newly re-opened Washington Square Park. (Yesterday really was a marvelous day to enjoy it!)

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By Jen Chung in News on May 20, 2009 8:43 AM

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Snoopy

After looking again at the lead photo I still can't see that the fountain aligns with the arch which aligns with Fifth Avenue. Why is it that although the photo shows the fountain dead center on the arch, but as you look at the background you can see the west facades of the buildings on the east side of Fifth Avenue, but not the buildings on the west? If it was centered you would see an equal portion of both the east and west side buildings. And you would be looking up Fifth Avenue dead on. It's not that way.

NannyState

It's a terrorist plot to misalign our monuments and public park features. Where's Rudy when we need him most?

NannyState

Perfect timing! I just got new trucks for my skateboard and can't wait to surf all that fresh pavement!

citylion

It just looked like they flattened out the space and sharpened up the rough edges.

I wonder if it'll be illegal to ride your bike through the center like it was before the renovation.

CR

However, the real question is: Can I still get totally harassed by dealers here when I'm just out for a walk?

angry_pickle

Yes if you continue to dress like someone who is looking for what they sell.

CR

How long until they stop letting people futz around in the fountain? Weather looks to be good on Sunday, so I'll say Monday.

KiljoyWasHere

Whenever I see someone in a fountain I wonder what diseases they could contract from it.

hotstepper

i can't wait to be the first to do a soakin-wet satanic rocker pose right in the fountain! oh. damn...

r1b2

Before you say it, this was actually a terrific use of taxpayer money. This is more than bread and circuses; this directly affects quality of life.