July 19, 2025 McBride Avenue Extension Street Closure

Due to a free cultural festival, the street to the parking lot at Overlook Park will be closed and lot inaccessible. Parking near park is found at the Paterson Museum, 2 Market St. and the lot across from the museum. Ranger program times unaffected.

Overlook Parking 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

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.

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.