The Green is my favorite part of Uptown. I used to work right by there and I'd often go out to The Green to eat my lunch or read a book. It's the perfect place to escape your office and enjoy beautiful weather.
On weekdays, you'll find plenty of bank employees sitting at the outdoor tables eating lunch from Matt's Chicago Dog or Sandwich Club and on the other side, you'll see little kids playing in the fish fountain.
During the winter, there is a tiny ice rink on The Green (which is a funny sight on those odd days when it's suddenly 65 degrees again). In the summer, Charlotte Shakespeare Theatre does awesome performances on The Green.