Great Falls

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent waterfall, 77 feet (23 m) high, on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States.

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The falls and surrounding area are protected as part of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, administered by the National Park Service. The Congress authorized its establishment in 2009. One of the United States' largest waterfalls, it played a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey starting in the earliest days of the nation. It is part of the Great Falls of Paterson–Garret Mountain National Natural Landmark. It has also been designated as a National Historic Landmark District since 1976. The Great Falls' raceway and power systems were designated an Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1977.

Entrance to the Park

72 McBride Avenue, Patterson NJ

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Science is so much more than white coats and beakers.

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Picturesque Great Falls

Great Falls by Day

Waterfalls, ancient geology, engineering landmarks, and the economic birth of a new nation - these are just a few of the things you will discover on your visit to the City of Paterson and the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is home to one of the nation's largest waterfalls. The Great Falls of the Passaic River and the surrounding historic buildings and raceways are the foundation for stories of Alexander Hamilton, the Industrial Revolution, the labor movement, and the important contributions of immigrants to the making of America.  

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Day 1 - Junior Ranger Program & Scout Program

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DAY 2 - Park Tours and Special Programs

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DAY 3 - Excursion in the natural oasis and picnic

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DAY 4- The National Park Foundation (NPF)’s ParkVentures program

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DAY 5 - Live Outdoor Musical Event

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ParkVentures

Great Falls
CULTURAL

The National Park Foundation (NPF)’s ParkVentures program supports equity-focused outdoor leaders and organizations. Through ParkVentures, NPF provides grants for programs and…

Field Science

Outdoors
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Science is so much more than white coats and beakers. National parks are magnificent living laboratories that show us the vast and dynamic natural world and serve as great…

Tours & Camping

Outdoors
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Discover the story behind Paterson and its Great Falls on a guided walking tour and learn how the natural world inspired founding fathers, entrepreneurs, immigrants, poets, and artists to develop the nation’s first planned industrial city. Take the tour at your own pace with a self-guided walk through Paterson.  

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