PARK FACT:
Philanthropist Daniel Willis James donated the James Fountain to the park in the 1880s with the intention of teaching New Yorkers about kindness and charity. Originally, tin cups were chained to the fountain to allow passerby to quench their thirst.
Union Square Park
Events 
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Material Mondays: Clothing & Textile Recycling
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: Union Square West Between 15th and 16th streets
Category: Volunteer Events
Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Lincoln Statue by 16th Street Transverse, Union Square Park
Category: Cultural, Education
Under Construction
The north plaza, 16th Street transverse, and east plaza have been completed. The playground is expected to open by the end of November. Work on the pavilion building and comfort station will continue and will be completed in early 2010.
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2010
