Landscapes & nature
Washington Square Park
park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City
United States · 40.7308, -73.9978
Washington Square Park is recorded as a filming location for 1 production. Wikipedia names it for 14 more.
“Michael Tadross convinced authorities to close busy areas such as the Grand Central Terminal viaduct, several blocks of Fifth Avenue, and Washington Square Park.”
Movies filmed at Washington Square Park
Filmed here, per Wikipedia
Productions whose English Wikipedia article names Washington Square Park as somewhere it was shot, with no matching statement on Wikidata. Weaker evidence than the statements above, so it gets its own list, each production’s own page links the exact section the claim comes from.
- When Harry Met Sally 1989
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Ghostbusters II
1989
“Further shooting was done in Washington Square Park, which was used for the monster moving under the Washington Square Arch.” Wikipedia
- Serpico 1973
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
2010
“The Sorcerer's Apprentice is set in New York City, and most scenes were shot on location, in places such as Washington Square Park and Chinatown's Eldrige Street.” Wikipedia
- Hawkeye 2021–
- Begin Again 2013
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Hair
1979
“Filming locations included a number of well-known spots in New York City, including Central Park's Bethesda Fountain, Sheep Meadow, and the Naumburg Bandshell; and Washington Square Park.” Wikipedia
- Stepmom 1998
- Motherless Brooklyn 2019
- Speedy 1928
- Maggie's Plan 2015
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Igby Goes Down
2002
“Igby Goes Down was filmed in locations throughout New York City, including Central Park, Washington Square Park, and SoHo.” Wikipedia
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I Will Find You
2026–
“Additional scenes were also shot in and around Washington Square Park, Central Park and Times Square in late August 2025.” Wikipedia
- Suspicion 2022–
Filming locations nearby
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Landmarks & buildings
Washington Square Arch
United States·under 1 km
triumphal arch in Washington Square Park in Manhattan, New York City
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Landmarks & buildings
New York University
United States·under 1 km
private university in New York City
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Landmarks & buildings
Electric Lady Studios
United States·under 1 km
US a recording studio in Greenwich Village, New York City
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Landmarks & buildings
Bleecker Street Cinemas
United States·under 1 km
former movie theater in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, United States
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Landmarks & buildings
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
United States·under 1 km
performing arts institute at New York University in New York City, New York, United States
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Streets & squares
Bleecker Street
United States·under 1 km
thoroughfare in Manhattan, New York, United States
Frequently asked questions
What was filmed at Washington Square Park?
15 productions are recorded as filmed at Washington Square Park, including I Am Legend (2007), When Harry Met Sally (1989) and Ghostbusters II (1989). 14 of the credits come from Wikipedia articles rather than Wikidata statements and are labelled per Wikipedia.
Which is the best known production filmed at Washington Square Park?
I Am Legend (2007), covered by 62 Wikipedia language editions, which is how this atlas ranks fame.
Where is Washington Square Park?
Washington Square Park is in the United States. Its coordinates are 40.7308, -73.9978.
What other filming locations are near Washington Square Park?
Washington Square Arch (under 1 km), New York University (under 1 km), Electric Lady Studios (under 1 km), Bleecker Street Cinemas (under 1 km) and 2 more, all within 40 km and listed on this page with photographs.
Where does this information come from?
Filming location statements on Wikidata, joined to the place's coordinates and Wikipedia article, plus places named in Wikipedia articles, which are labelled per Wikipedia wherever they appear. The photograph is from Wikimedia Commons, by Isabella Ruffalo-Burgat, CC BY-SA 4.0.