Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
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Paterson Great Falls at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Paterson Great Falls highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in NJ
Explore this park
Alerts(5)
June 29 - July 5 - Street Closures and Alternative Parking Information
NPS detailsDue to a special program sponsored by the City of Paterson, McBride Ave. Ext. and Spruce St. will be closed and the parking lot at Overlook Park at 72 McBride Avenue Extension will be unavailable. Limited parking within walking distance of the park is located at the Paterson Museum on 2 Market Street, and the lot across from the Museum. The park grounds will remain open and park tours will meet outside the Paterson Museum as scheduled. Please click "more" for tour schedule.
2:00 PM Tour Will Not Be Available – July 10, 2026
NPS detailsThe 2:00 PM guided tour on Friday July 10, 2026, will not be available. Visitors are welcome to explore the park using the self-guided “Mill Mile” tour—click “More” for information.
Note About Using GPS for Directions
NPS detailsPaterson 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°
Overlook Park Lot Unavailable After Dark
The 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.
Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
NPS detailsParking 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.
Common questions
Planning Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Paterson Great Falls. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
