Quarry Lawn & River Walk
In May 2026, a new 2.5-acre park opened within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park along the Passaic River.
AKRF led the design of Quarry Lawn & River Walk, which transformed a former industrial site into a public amenity for the community. The project is located within the former Quarry and Allied Textile Printing site and adjacent to Overlook Park, which provides scenic views of Paterson Great Falls.
The park is owned by the City of Paterson and operated in partnership with the National Park Service.
The park will also be home to a new visitor center for the National Historical Park and its historically significant industrial buildings.
In addition to the ruins that have been overtaken by vegetation, the 60-foot-tall quarry face itself remains as a striking remnant and artifact of the industrial heritage of the site.
AKRF provided a variety of environmental and engineering services, including NJDEP SHPO and FHA permitting and compliance with the Remedial Action Work Plan.
