The Cadman Park Conservancy
wishes you a VERY
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Photo by Octavio Molina

Six more weeks of winter, but we're getting ready for spring!
We’re grateful to all of you who’ve reached out to us for volunteer opportunities in the park. The Conservancy is looking forward to a fun filled season of activities, nurturing and caretaking our parks.

Park Update:

We have been alerted that the park's lantern lights have been out of sync.

The Department of Transportation (DOT), which oversees the lights, has been notified and will be making adjustments as soon as possible.

Thank you to everyone who reported this issue! We appreciate your patience.

Rolling into 2025 with joy and adventure! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with fun, nature, and unforgettable moments in the park.

Thank You for Your Support!

The Cadman Park Conservancy is deeply grateful for your generous end-of-year donations. Your support is essential for planting native perennial pollinators and planning a vibrant spring season.

In 2025, we’re excited to enhance connections between Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza and Walt Whitman Park with even more native plants. Let’s shape the future of our green spaces together—consider making a donation today!

Wishing you a very Happy New Year! We can’t wait to enjoy the park with you in the year ahead.

Happy Holiday Greetings!  We hope that you are enjoying the holiday season with your family and friends.  Last week, early Christmas Eve morning we had a beautiful snowfall and the park was a magical place to experience the snow.  There were several dog owners with their pets off leash during allowed hours on the north oval and also on the synthetic field.  We gently reminded them that although the synthetic field is covered with snow that dogs are not permitted at any time and that there are plenty of areas in Cadman and our adjacent public parks for their dogs to run. 

Thank you for your hard work!

Founding Conservancy President, Toba Potosky spent part of his holiday weekend with Owen Bluestine, a sophomore at Syracuse University.  Thank you Owen for collecting 65 bags of leaves, making a tremendous difference in Cadman Plaza Park.  We appreciate your commitment, generosity of your time and hard work.  Thank you, Owen!

The Conservancy extends our deep sympathy with sharing the news of the passing of WWII Veteran Roy Vanasco. 

Roy and his brother Jack were longtime community activists and champions leading the community to reopen the Brooklyn War Memorial.  We have so many wonderful memories of their love and meaningful contributions to our park and community.  RIP Roy Vanasco, always in our hearts.  The Conservancy remembers you with love, respect and an abundance of gratitude.

Obituary for Roy Vanasco

If you would like to make a donation in honor of Roy Vanasco, we will be planting in his memory, in our Brooklyn Memorial Garden.

Sharing the Athletic Field: A Community Effort

The Athletic Field is for everyone! New signs will soon define passive and active sports areas during soccer games.

Concerns about children’s play being disrupted by adult leagues are being addressed. The Park Supervisor will monitor the field this weekend to ensure it stays welcoming for all.

Thank you for helping keep our park enjoyable!