Foley Square
Park Public plaza in Manhattan near courthouses
A civic plaza in Lower Manhattan beside courthouses and City Hall, Foley Square attracts visitors en route to nearby legal landmarks, Chinatown eateries, public art and civic demonstrations.
Foley Square is a public square in Lower Manhattan, New York City, located in the Civic Center area. It functions as an urban open space within a dense precinct of courthouses, government buildings and legal offices.
The square provides paved open space, memorials and seating and is commonly used for protests, civic gatherings and as a meeting point for legal professionals and visitors to nearby courts. Surrounding buildings include municipal and federal courthouses and civic offices.
Foley Square developed as part of Manhattan’s civic and judicial precinct and has been used over many decades for public demonstrations and official functions related to the adjacent courts and government buildings.
The square is in Lower Manhattan, a short walk north of Chinatown and south of City Hall, with easy access from multiple subway lines serving the Civic Center and downtown Manhattan.
- Civic location: The square sits in Manhattan's Civic Center neighborhood and is adjacent to several courthouses and federal buildings, making it a frequent site for legal and civic activity.
How to Get to Foley Square #
Foley Square is located in Lower Manhattan and is reachable on foot from Canal Street, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, and other nearby subway stations. It is a short walk from the Brooklyn Bridge and adjacent to the Manhattan Criminal Court.
Tips for Visiting Foley Square #
- Take the subway to either Canal Street (J/N/R/W/6) or Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4/5/6/A/C) and walk - the square is flanked by courthouses and municipal buildings.
- Visit on weekdays to observe the civic bustle and to see public art and monuments with more context.
Best Time to Visit Foley Square #
Foley Square is an urban plaza best visited during weekdays to witness its role as a hub of civic activity; tourists often combine it with nearby attractions.
Weather & Climate near Foley Square #
Foley Square's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1208 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 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 (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 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 (115 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (103 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 (105 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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