Farragut Square
Park Downtown Washington park and memorial plaza
A downtown Washington square with a Civil War monument and regular weekday crowds; visited by tourists and office workers exploring nearby memorials, embassies and public art.
Farragut Square is a small public park in downtown Washington, D.C., named for Admiral David Farragut. It functions as an urban green space within the city’s central business district.
The square offers lawns, paved paths, seating, and mature trees in a compact footprint, and it serves as a daily gathering place for nearby office workers. It is also used for occasional public events and demonstrations.
The square was named in the 19th century for Admiral David Farragut and has long formed part of Washington’s network of small downtown parks. Management and uses have evolved with the surrounding business district.
Located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., the park sits in the downtown office corridor and is within walking distance of other central city landmarks and transit connections.
- Name: honors Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870).
- Peak times: most active on weekday lunchtimes when office workers use the park for breaks and informal meetings.
How to Get to Farragut Square #
Farragut Square is located in downtown D.C. The square is served directly by Metro (Farragut North on the Red Line and Farragut West on the Blue/Orange/Silver Lines) and is walkable from many downtown hotels and attractions.
Tips for Visiting Farragut Square #
- Visit at lunchtime or early evening to see the square's energy shift from commuters to casual park-goers.
- Look closely at the bronze statue of Admiral David Farragut and the plaza's World War II memorial features.
- The square is well served by Metro-use Farragut North (Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines).
Best Time to Visit Farragut Square #
Spring and fall for comfortable conditions; weekdays are busiest due to nearby offices.
Weather & Climate near Farragut Square #
Farragut Square's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1053 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
