diff --git a/autoware_launch/config/planning/scenario_planning/lane_driving/behavior_planning/behavior_path_planner/avoidance/avoidance.param.yaml b/autoware_launch/config/planning/scenario_planning/lane_driving/behavior_planning/behavior_path_planner/avoidance/avoidance.param.yaml
index 0a66157b8e..66b0fd3d13 100644
--- a/autoware_launch/config/planning/scenario_planning/lane_driving/behavior_planning/behavior_path_planner/avoidance/avoidance.param.yaml
+++ b/autoware_launch/config/planning/scenario_planning/lane_driving/behavior_planning/behavior_path_planner/avoidance/avoidance.param.yaml
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
       use_opposite_lane: true
       use_intersection_areas: true
       use_hatched_road_markings: true
+      use_freespace_areas: true
 
       # for debug
       publish_debug_marker: false