Green Acres mall Valley Stream NY

Green Acres is a large, reimagined shopping center located in South Valley Stream, New York, right near the Queens border. The center features a mix of traditional indoor mall stores and outdoor, street-facing shops and restaurants. It is currently undergoing a major redevelopment, bringing in new anchors such as The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, and a future entertainment venue, while retaining popular stores like Macy’s, Primark, and H&M. Known for its wide selection of national retailers, Green Acres remains one of the area’s major shopping destinations. Green Acres opened in 1956 as an open-air shopping center serving the growing communities of southeastern Queens and southwestern Nassau County. In the 1970s, the center was enclosed and transformed into an indoor mall, reflecting the suburban mall boom of that era. Over the decades, Green Acres became one of the region’s busiest shopping destinations, anchored by major department stores and popular national retailers. In recent years, the property has been reimagined once again, transitioning from a traditional enclosed mall into a modern, mixed-format shopping center with indoor retail, outdoor street-facing shops, and expanded dining and entertainment options. This ongoing redevelopment is designed to better serve changing shopping habits while keeping Green Acres a central commercial hub for the area. Stores: Includes major retailers like Macy's, Primark, H&M, Old Navy, and UNIQLO, with new additions like Sephora and AKIRA.  Offers both traditional indoor mall shopping and an outdoor "commons" area with outward-facing stores and restaurants. Free parking all over the property. Redevelopment: A large-scale project is adding new restaurants (The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, Panda Express) and an entertainment complex with bowling and an arcade, expected to finish in 2027.  Enjoy your visit