National Parks / Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park — NJ
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.
Current Alerts
- CautionOverlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
Parking 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 info → - InformationNote About Using GPS for Directions
Paterson 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°
More info → - InformationOverlook 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.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Lenape / Delaware Heritage DaySat Aug 29 2026The event will be at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park located at 72 McBride Avenue, Paterson NJ 07501
- Lenape / Delaware Heritage DaySat Aug 29 2026The event will be at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park located at 72 McBride Avenue, Paterson NJ 07501
- Lenape / Delaware Heritage DaySun Aug 30 2026The event will be at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park located at 72 McBride Avenue, Paterson NJ 07501