Current Conditions

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Alerts

Park Closure

• Walking Bridge Over the Falls CLOSED

  Alert, Severity, closure, Walking Bridge Over the Falls CLOSED Due to safety concerns the footbridge crossing the Passaic River is indefinitely closed, pending replacement. To access Mary Ellen Kramer Park, foot traffic may use the Wayne Ave. Bridge & Maple St. - parking on Maple St. is limited.

Caution

• Icy Conditions

  Alert, Severity, caution, Icy ConditionsIntermittent morning/evening frost & ice along walkways, bridges, & in the parking lot make many areas around the Great Falls extremely slippery. Please use caution while walking around the park. Click 'more' for a winter safety video with additional tipsmore

• Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot

  Alert, Severity, caution, Overlook 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.more

Information

• No Indoor Facilities or Potties

  Alert, Severity, information, No Indoor Facilities or PottiesWe are without indoor facilities and do not have portable toilets at this time.

• Overlook Parking Lot Unavailable After Dark

  Alert, Severity, information, Overlook Parking 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.

 

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Current Weather for Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

7-Day Forecast 40.91N 74.15W (weather.gov)

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Lat: 40.91611099243164 Long: -74.18138885498047

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Waterfall Conditions

Curious about the flow of the falls before your visit? Check our live Earthcam to view the current condition of the Great Falls as viewed from Overlook Park!

Pack it in, Pack it out! Practice Leave No Trace principles - properly dispose of trash, leave what you find, and respect wildlife and other visitors to help preserve and protect the park and it's resources.

 

Paterson Great Falls NHP - Schedule

Winter Schedule Begins on Sunday, December 1, 2024
Rangers are available 9:00AM-4:30PM Wednesday-Friday with guided walking tours at 2PM and Sat./Sun. tours 11AM and 2PM, all as staffing permits. Please call 973-523-0370 the day of your visit to ensure availability.

The grounds are always available, but the best time to see the falls is between sunrise and sunset. The City of Paterson may close the Overlook Park lot after dark situationally. Restroom Facilities are unavailable at this time.

Upcoming changes to the park schedule can be reviewed by checking our Operating Hours & Seasons.

Check our Park Tours and Special Programs page for up-to-date tour offerings and schedules, as well as links to our Educational Programs.

 

Parking

In general, there is free two-hour parking available at Overlook Park (72 McBride Avenue Extension) for park guests. Additional limited free streetside parking is available on Maple Street beside the entrance to Mary Ellen Kramer Park near Hinchliffe Stadium.

Please note: Parking at Overlook Park is extremely limited, especially on weekends and holidays. Additional parking is available within walking distance downtown at several Paterson Parking Authority locations including the new Hinchliffe Stadium garage.

 

Safety Guidelines

When visiting any National Park, plan like a Park Ranger! Be sure to follow all safety guidelines, dress for the weather and environment, and be alert for wildlife. For more information, review our safety resources.