Edenwald in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Seton Falls Park
Seton Falls Park derives its name from the prominent waterfalls built in the park by the Seton Family. In the 19th century, these landowners were instrumental in the political and social affairs of what was then the town of East Chester. The best known member of the family was Elizabeth Seton (1774-1821), the first American to be canonized as a Saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
The site became parkland in 1930, with the final parcels added in 1985. The High Rock Playground occupies the western extension of Seton Falls Park, which was formally commissioned by former Parks Commissioner Henry J. Stern in 1997. It was named for its unique rock outcroppings and geographical features.
The Park consists of 35 acres of wetland, woodland, and bird sanctuary, home to a surprisingly vital and varied ecosystem. Floodplain forest, cattail marshes, and a sedge meadow are all located within its boundaries. The Park was formed more than 15,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age. The recession of the glaciers left rich deposits of soil and stone, the foundation of its current ecology.
The New York City Department of Parks
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Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 40° 53.125′ N, 73° 50.315′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Edenwald. It is at the intersection of Crawford Avenue and Palmer Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Crawford Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3684 Palmer Ave, Bronx NY 10466, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Seton Falls Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Seton Falls Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Seton Falls Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of the Underhills (approx. 0.9 miles away); Saint Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Pauls Church, Eastchester (approx. 0.9 miles away); Patriots of the American Revolution (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Paul's Church National Historic Site (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
