Cadman Plaza
Park Public plaza in Brooklyn near courthouse and transit
In downtown Brooklyn, Cadman Plaza provides lawned space beside the courthouse and Borough Hall, with monuments, weekly markets and direct access to the Brooklyn Bridge and nearby promenades.
Cadman Plaza is a public plaza and park in Downtown Brooklyn, New York State located near the Brooklyn Bridge and municipal buildings. It functions as an urban open space with lawns, walkways and civic memorials.
Features include open green spaces, pedestrian routes and the Brooklyn War Memorial. The plaza forms a node between Brooklyn Borough Hall, municipal offices and streets leading toward the bridge.
The area was laid out as part of mid-20th century urban planning in Downtown Brooklyn and has since been used for civic events, memorial observances and routine public recreation.
Cadman Plaza sits adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge approach and Brooklyn Borough Hall in central Brooklyn, forming part of the civic and transportation hub of the borough.
- Location note: The plaza sits within Downtown Brooklyn and provides a visual and pedestrian link between municipal buildings and the Brooklyn Bridge approach.
What to See #
- Brooklyn War Memorial: A memorial structure honoring Brooklyn veterans of World War II, located at the park's western edge and visible from surrounding streets.
How to Get to Cadman Plaza #
A short walk from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall subway stations (4/5/6/J/Z). Numerous MTA bus routes also serve nearby Cadman Plaza; Brooklyn Heights Promenade is an easy continuation on foot.
Tips for Visiting Cadman Plaza #
- Visit in late afternoon when light slants across the courthouse facades and local life gathers on benches.
- Combine a stop here with the nearby Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park-both are within easy walking distance.
- Watch for civic events and occasional markets; the plaza is used as a public gathering space.
Best Time to Visit Cadman Plaza #
Spring and autumn are best for pleasant walking weather and nearby park visits.
Weather & Climate near Cadman Plaza #
Cadman Plaza's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1202 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
