Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
22 nearby within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/ Terry McKenna
4 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- Park closurePartial Parking Lot Closure September 26, 2026 -Grounds/Programs UnaffectedDue to a construction project, half of the parking lot spots will be closed and not available for parking. Overflow parking can be found at the Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, and the lot across the street from the Paterson Museum. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
- CautionOverlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated SpotParking is extremely limited on weekends & event days. Overflow parking is available at the Paterson Museum, located at 2 Market Street. On weekends only, additional parking is available at the lot across from the Museum.
- InformationNote About Using GPS for DirectionsPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park is located at 72 McBride Avenue Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501. Use this full address when searching using a GPS device or map app or use GPS coordinates N40.91533° W74.17992°
- InformationOverlook Park Lot Unavailable After DarkThe park parking lot at 72 McBride Extension is open from dawn to dusk every day. Any vehicles left in the parking lot after dusk (i.e. sunset) are subject to towing at owner's expense.
At a glance
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About Paterson Great Falls
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established as America's first planned…
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills rose industries that changed the face of the nation.
Photos: NPS Photo/Brady O'Connor · NPS Photo/Ilyse Goldman · NPS Photo/Terry McKenna
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Food
- Dining
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
Plan your visit
Getting there
From: Garden State Parkway (New Jersey) North: Take exit 155P on left to Route 19 TO WEST Route 80 Paterson. South: Take Exit 159 (Saddlebrook) on your right. After taking the exit, make your second right onto I-80 West…
Weather
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.91475800178142&lon=-74.1678490947591#.VusP4uIrK71
Plan your visit
Hours
Grounds are open 7 days a weel and Rangers are available 9:00AM-4:30PM Wednesday-Sunday . Please call 973-523-0370 or 201-458-3475(park cell number) the day of your visit to ensure tour availability. Grounds open suggested time for visiting grounds between sunrise-sunset. The National Park's main visitor parking lot at 72 McBride Avenue Extension will be closed every day sometime after dark and reopened every morning between 7:45am and 8:45am.
Getting there
From: Garden State Parkway (New Jersey) North: Take exit 155P on left to Route 19 TO WEST Route 80 Paterson. South: Take Exit 159 (Saddlebrook) on your right. After taking the exit, make your second right onto I-80 West (Paterson). From: Interstate 80 I-80 West: Take Exit 57 A-B. Taking (Exit 57- B) (Downtown Paterson) follow the Downtown Paterson sign. I-80 East: Take (Exit 57- B), take exit Route 80 west Grand St./ Del Water Gap KEEP RIGHT exit. Stay to the right for Grand Street exit ramp.
Weather
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.91475800178142&lon=-74.1678490947591#.VusP4uIrK71
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