Union Square Park has a rich history of being a gathering place for the community, playing a vital role in the city’s political, social, cultural and cannabis life. This article takes a deeper look at the history of Union Square Park, with a special focus on its connection with the cannabis industry. From its early days as a public space in the late 1700s, to its redesign in 1872, and its use as a recreational space for cannabis experimentation by Fitz Hugh Ludlow in the mid-19th century. The Park was also a popular spot for leisure activities, such as strolling, picnicking, and even ice-skating during the winter months. The park was also a popular spot for political rallies, including speeches by abolitionists, suffragists, and other political figures. As the park has been a center of political and social activism in New York City throughout its history, including the counter-culture movement of the 1960s and 1970s, and the recent legalization of cannabis in New York, Union Square Park continues to be an important place for the cannabis industry and community.