1. Spaces or zones that are owned, managed, or accessible to the general public; commonly shared spaces in urban or community settings
The city invested in improving the public areas of the downtown district.
A cidade investiu em melhorar as áreas públicas do distrito do centro.
2. Open spaces such as parks, plazas, streets, and common facilities available for unrestricted public use
Children were playing in the public areas of the park.
As crianças estavam brincando nas áreas públicas do parque.