Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is an urban park in Rochester, New York. Its origins go back to 1817. The first to add nearby is Blue Cross Arena, at 0.3 mi.
A garden inside Rochester
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 102" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Rochester
Washington Square Park is inside Rochester, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1817
Washington Square Park dates from 1817. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC) has airline service, about 4 miles from Washington Square Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Washington Square Park are below.
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is an urban park in Rochester, New York. It contains the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, erected in 1892.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1817
Staying near Washington Square Park
Lodging nearby is in Rochester (27) and Henrietta (27).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Washington Square Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | in town | — | 27 14 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 206,108 | $140K | D |
| Henrietta | 7 mi south | 10 min | 27 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 48,832 | $224K | — |
| Gates | 5 mi west | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 motel | 28,988 | $171K | C− |
| Greece | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 campground | 94,484 | $190K | C+ |
| Brighton | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 8 8 hotels | 36,695 | $282K | C+ |
| Perinton | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 46,823 | $310K | — |
| Webster | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 10 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 45,309 | $269K | B+ |
| Pittsford | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 30,588 | $389K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Washington Square Park
A wider trip can take in these, within 66 miles.
Big draw47 mi LakeLake Ontario
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
1in town Stadium & arenaBlue Cross Arena
2in town MuseumGeorge Eastman Museum
3in town MuseumThe National Museum of Play
Big draw65 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
50 mi LakeSeneca Lake42 mi Theme parkSix Flags Darien Lake1.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lake Ontario: NASA, Public domain · Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Blue Cross Arena: Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers), CC BY-SA 3.0 · George Eastman Museum: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The National Museum of Play: Misc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Seneca Lake: RochesterNY, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Washington Square Park
Is Washington Square Park in Rochester?
Yes. It’s inside Rochester, NY.
When is the best time to visit Washington Square Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
What is the closest airport to Washington Square Park?
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC), about 4 miles away.
Where should I stay near Washington Square Park?
Rochester (in town, 27 places to stay), Henrietta (7 mi, 27 places to stay) and Gates (5 mi, 10 places to stay).
Rochester has the answers
Be the first to share a tip in Rochester’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.