Seton Falls Park

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 and Recreation gratefully acknowledges the Seton Falls Park Preservation Coalition for their significant volunteer efforts on behalf of the park.