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 at a Glance#
Address: Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA (adjacent to Brooklyn Borough Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge)
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (public plaza)
About Cadman Plaza#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -4° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 106 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 103 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 111 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 91 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 29° | 24° | 114 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 6° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 7° | -1° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
