There was a local market on here the day we visited. Was a very interesting place to visit. The park is very peaceful and there was a lot of wildlife in there. Would recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Union Square is a great spot to meetup with friends, people watch or lounge for lunch. There are always lots of fun people, protests, art dealers, green markets and during the holidays a great Holiday Market. With so many trains coming through its the perfect spot to meet up!

Located in the heart of manhattan this place will be crowded so get here early to have a slow walk and enjoy

Union Square has a vibrant, exciting atmosphere. It's a crossroads (bunch of different subway lines stop here) and at the crossroads of different NY neighborhoods. A great meeting place, with statues, benches and performers (like the guy playing a real piano with a smile on his face all day long), street vendors and artists. So much less touristy than Times... More

There are nicer parks in New York than this one. Also the neighbourhood is not interesting. I suggest you go to Washington Square park or Tompkins Square park if you want to see another park than Central park.

Beautiful area, great restaurants, FABULOUS green market on mondays wednesdays fridays and Saturdays + and tones of nice stores

As an Australian tourist I really enjoyed a stroll around the markets at Union Square. There is a very tempting range of organic and farm produce. I saw some fabulous handmade wreaths and great flowers too. Seems quite a safe area to stroll and enjoy feeling like a local and I was told by a local that they do shop... More

During the summer this is the place to shop for your produce, flowers, meat and everything you can use to make a meal.

Union Square is one of my favorite places in the city. I especially recommend the Green Market on Saturdays.