Near Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Garret Mountain Reservation

March 20, 2022

1. Garret Mountain Reservation Marker

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This park is significant for its association with the American Parks Movement and the Olmsted Brothers Firm. The Passaic County Park Commission acquired most of the property in 1927. It was designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm and completed by the hands of the WPA workers. The Park opened to the public in 1931 and continues to embody key elements of the original design, characterized by picturesque meadows, curving pathways, scenic viewpoints and water features.

Erected 2019 by Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 54.326′ N, 74° 10.498′ W. Marker is near Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on Park Road, one mile north of Weasledrift Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at the overlook car parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Mountain Avenue, Paterson NJ 07505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory Of Robert Dix Benson (a few steps from this marker); Watchung Ridge (approx. 0.4 miles

March 20, 2022

2. Garret Mountain Reservation Marker

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away); Lambert Tower (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rogers Millwright Shop (approx. half a mile away); Site of the Passaic Paper Mill Flume (approx. half a mile away); “The Dublin Spring Water Boy” (approx. 0.6 miles away); Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Transportation Opportunity Center (approx. 0.6 miles away); Passaic County Court House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

More about this marker. The marker and overlook is in Paterson, however the Garret Mountain Reservation entrance is in Woodland Park.

Also see . . .
1. Garret Mountain Reservation - Passaic County Parks & Recreation. (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey.)
2. Garret Mountain Reservation (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Additional keywords. Lambert Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2022. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2022. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.