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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is one of the newest units of the National Park Service...and the newest in New Jersey.

"A newer unit of the National Park Service, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park preserves and interprets the natural splendor, rich history, & industrial innovation of Paterson, New Jersey. The city's story is defined by its mighty falls, chronicling America's industrial past, inventive spirit, innovation, labor activism, and constant movement. Set against a geologic backdrop formed over millions of years, the Great Falls have drawn people for over 10,000 years - with 2 billion gallons a day falling 77 feet, they are the second largest waterfall in the nation east of the Mississippi River.Plan like a Park Ranger! Check our website for up-to-date information, alerts, and/or closures. #ExploreYour Parks #EncuentraTuParque"

Address: 72 McBride Ave Ext, Paterson 07501

Phone: (973) 523-0370

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State: NJ

City: Paterson

Street Number: 72 McBride Ave Ext

Zip Code: 07501

categories: government organization, national park, landmark & historical place

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Really nice find in Paterson! Impressive waterfall with nice views. The bridge is closed at this time, but you can get next to it for to see more of the park. Safe with many families and park rangers there for information. Highly suggest checking this place out.

A cool hidden treasure!! The area could be cleaned up/maintained more but that's up to visitors to tidy after themselves as well. Construction makes it a little concerning to walk around to the other side by the main street. Otherwise it was a fun day date.

It's a beautiful waterfall in the middle of the city. But looks like it's getting polluted and mixed with sewer. Can visit and read the history of the renewal hydroelectric power generation which was closed long time back. There are some construction going on to maintain the place, hope by the summer it will look more maintained. Also, I went in winter session so not much crowded.

It’s a beautiful landmark and wonderful falls in a slightly rough area. You can view the falls from the parking lot, the lower deck, or climb up and go to the bridge above the falls. It was closed when I went in mid April, maybe due to the weather or season, but it was still a great view.

I love the natural beauty of the falls which is rather unusually situated in an urban area. The main overlook, which is near the parking lot would offer the best views. The bridge was closed otherwise that would have been a better view..

Great park, beautiful falls, free entrance, It's definitely a great place to enjoy for few hours with family and friends. The park is a short drive from NYC and it feels like you are already somewhere else. You can walk around the park and the falls and it's also a very refreshing walk, there are walking tour offered as well. Sadly I got a bit disappointed when We walk through the back of the park and there were a ton of garbage at some areas.

Only 15 miles from NYC, not exactly the easiest 15 miles to travel coming from Long Island but a very unusual setting. Alexander Hamilton selected this location for the first planned industrial city of the US. The idea was to use the hydraulic power of the falls to power a paper mill. Beautiful natural settings with granite cliffs, combined with a waterfall and early Industrial Revolution remnants could become a main draw, unfortunately, the city of Patterson is completely rundown while the place around the park appears to be inhabited by a majority of Muslim immigrants. I wish the city had managed this exceptional asset like Pittsburgh or Richmond but that is not to be apparently. They are going the way of St Louis.

It has become our tradition to bring any visiting friends or guests to this beautiful place every summer. The bridge is an architectural wonder while the happy waterfalls is a peaceful contrast to the city that thrives beside it. But this year, the bridge was partially closed and it was a bit of a disappointment as we couldn't go walk across the bridge to the other side like we always do. But yet, it is a must see place. Also, the close-up view of the falls is stroller and wheel-chair accessible.

Must visit place!!!  It's a beautiful fall right in the middle of the city. There is plenty of benches to sit and relax. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family and for picnics.  There is a free parking spot right at the entrance and it very convenient and free.

Shouldn't be called "great" for its look, but if it was for its old purpose then fine. Parking on one side of park seemed fine, but the other side was only parallel parking. This wouldn't be an issue, if the main bridge to cross wasn't closed &gt;:[  Ultimately the low rating was due to the lack of access to arguably the best part of this park/waterfall area...the bridge.

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