One of San Francisco’s three original parks, Washington Square was set aside as a public square in 1847 and has been a centerpiece of North Beach for more than 150 years.

Goals of Friends of Washington Square:  

·         Address ongoing needs and problems

·         Maintain contact with San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department and Neighborhood Parks Council

·         Act as guardians to help preserve and beautify the park

Contact us at:

info@friendsofwashingtonsquare.com

P.O Box 330241
San Francisco, CA 94133

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New Trees for the Park

This stone pine is one of two planted in the northeast corner of the Park in May, along with a deodar cedar and a Canary Island pine near the playground.  These were a result of a bequest from Jack Early to the Telegraph Hill Dwellers. The Michelia doltsopa tree (left) is one of seven planted in February, thanks to a grant from the ReLeaf Foundation.  Later, three additional trees will be planted on the south side of the Square.