Outdoor Spaces

As the cold weather fades and the spring/summer sun descends on the City, Hudson Square’s creative community is ready to get some air! The Hudson Square BID is creating outdoor spaces where people can mix and mingle with coworkers and friends while enjoying the sights and sounds, and the food and drink the neighborhood has to offer. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely lunch on a park bench, or jamming with headline bands at an after-work outdoor concert, Hudson Square is your place to relax and let the creative juices flow.

Open Streets / Open CultureThe City has created several programs that enable streets to be temporarily closed to vehicles, and reimagined for the benefit of people. The Open Streets program closes the street to non-essential vehicles, allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to …
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Freeman Plaza EastFreeman Plaza East opened in September 2014, as part of our on-going effort to make Hudson Square a place that puts people first. It is furnished with tables, lounge chairs and umbrellas on platforms and of course …
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Freeman Plaza WestFreeman Plaza West originally opened in 2013, and underwent a renovation in 2018. An 800-square foot turf lawn, additional seating and umbrellas, Freeman Plaza West is a popular spot in the neighborhood to hang out, clear your …
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Spring Street ParkSpring Street Park was reopened after a renovation in the fall of 2018. The renovation was a partnership between the City of NY and the BID. The open space had remained untouched since it was built in the …
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Urban Plaza at the Dominick HotelIt’s nice and warm outside, so when it’s lunchtime be sure to plop yourself down on the benches here. Bring along friends! Have a chill lunch while you watch the passers-by of Hudson Square. Adjacent to the …
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