Cadman Plaza

Cadman Plaza is a public park in Downtown Brooklyn with wide paved paths, benches, and grassy areas spread across several blocks between Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. The space accommodates walking, sitting, and gathering among the surrounding office buildings and urban landscape.

The site was formerly a trolley station but was transformed into a public park in 1939 following extensive urban planning procedures. This conversion created a new community gathering space in the heart of the neighborhood.

The Brooklyn War Memorial within the park honors residents who served during World War II through bronze plaques and granite structures. The space serves as a quiet gathering place where visitors can pause and reflect on the area's past.

The park is easily accessible by public transportation with multiple subway stations nearby for convenient entry and exit. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the expansive layout invites walking and exploring different sections.

The park forms part of the Brooklyn Strand, a continuous green corridor that extends from Brooklyn Borough Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge. This connected pathway allows visitors to walk through several neighborhoods while staying on green space.

Location: Kings County

GPS coordinates: 40.69812,-73.99043

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41