Abingdon Square Park
Park Small Greenwich Village park with mature trees
Abingdon Square Park in Manhattan’s West Village is a small triangular green with benches and mature trees; visitors and locals pause between nearby restaurants, shops and Broadway.
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Abingdon Square Park is a small public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It occupies a compact triangular open space and serves as local green space within the dense urban fabric.
The park offers planted beds, trees, seating and paved paths suitable for short visits and informal gatherings. It functions primarily as a neighborhood park rather than a destination attraction.
The site has existed as a public square within Manhattan’s street grid since the 19th century and has been maintained as a small municipal green space over time. Ownership and day-to-day maintenance are provided by New York City municipal park services and local volunteer groups have been involved in planting and upkeep.
The park sits in Greenwich Village in lower Manhattan, within New York City. It is part of the Manhattan borough and is a short walk from local subway stations and neighborhood streets.
How to Get to Abingdon Square Park #
Abingdon Square Park is a short walk from the West 4th Street-Washington Square subway complex (A/C/E/B/D/F/M lines) and is easily reached on foot from much of lower Manhattan.
Tips for Visiting Abingdon Square Park #
- Visit during early morning on weekdays to see local commuters and dog walkers rather than tourists.
- Walk downhill toward Hudson Street for cafés and smaller shops after a park visit.
- Look for plaques or memorials in the square-many Greenwich Village parks have historical markers.
Best Time to Visit Abingdon Square Park #
Spring and autumn are most pleasant for park visits; summer evenings can be lively while winter is quieter and brisk.
Weather & Climate near Abingdon Square Park #
Abingdon Square Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1206 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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