Physical / Mobility

Pathways can be accessible with assistance.

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Site Access & Mobility

Be sure to check current conditions for weather, construction, or area closure/detour impacts.

Most visitor services and facilities are accessible to wheelchair users with assistance. Some sections of city sidewalk and paved path are narrow or steep - multiple routes around areas with outdoor stairs are available with approximately two-minute's detour at most.

Overlook Park: Main park address
There are accessible parking spots at Overlook Park.

The Paterson Museum: 2 Market Street, Paterson NJ, 07501
Accessible bathrooms are located at the Paterson Museum.


Programs led by the National Park Service, or its designees, can follow paved, wheelchair-accessible routes (assistance may be required, especially along narrow city sidewalks). Some paths may have short sections of inclined grade.

Please Note: There are no wheelchairs available to borrow at this time.