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class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\">\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute inset-x-2 bottom-2 z-10 flex max-w-[calc(100%-1rem)] flex-wrap items-end justify-end gap-1.5\">\n<div class=\"shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1 rounded-full px-2 py-1.5 text-white backdrop-blur-md backdrop-brightness-75\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"363\">Paterson, New Jersey, has a diverse park system that includes city parks, county parks, and the nationally significant Great Falls area. The city&#8217;s Parks &amp; Open Space Plan identifies more than 40 parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and neighborhood green spaces throughout Paterson.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yiigfa\" data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"380\">The Parks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"tlfb79\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"687\"><strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"687\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hxfcmt\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"483\">Home to the 77-foot Great Falls of the Passaic River.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ascvr\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"583\">Features scenic overlooks, walking paths, historic raceways, and the nearby Hinchliffe Stadium.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d175ql\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"687\">One of New Jersey&#8217;s premier historic and natural attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pc1w7y\" data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"894\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patersonhistory.com\/index.php\/eastside-park-2\/\"><strong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"732\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Eastside Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<ul data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"894\">\n<li data-section-id=\"d8ow3q\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"846\">Large open lawns, mature trees, athletic facilities, and walking paths.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xb2uai\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"894\">Hosts community events throughout the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1apsemh\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1142\"><strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"939\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Garret Mountain Reservation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1142\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11l16rp\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"996\">A 568-acre Passaic County park overlooking Paterson.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lm6g3d\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1142\">Hiking trails, Lambert Castle, picnic areas, fishing, and panoramic views of the New York City skyline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18xmgw\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1381\"><strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1187\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vista Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1381\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1d2y6l3\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1250\">A newer overlook park on the cliffs above the Great Falls.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1699z1e\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1381\">Designed for walking, quiet recreation, and spectacular views of the city and waterfall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westside Park<br \/><\/strong>Designed by the Olmsted Brothers.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yuzy45\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1498\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mary Ellen Kramer Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1flqygl\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1540\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lou Costello Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rwywvp\" data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1582\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Roberto Clemente Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18npx85\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1624\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pennington Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nw41v9\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">MLK Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5lr08l\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1708\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Barbour Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gy30mt\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1750\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Buckley Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xou0z9\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1792\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Carnie Bragg Memorial Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xodx1\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1834\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Otis Cobb Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kofe9h\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1876\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Riverside Oval<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iyyrp1\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1918\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">River Walk<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g79p11\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1960\"><strong><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Overlook Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"yn4bbs\" data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1976\">Recreation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2003\">Paterson&#8217;s parks provide:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2203\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xvy2h5\" data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2034\">Baseball and softball fields<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19g51ea\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2050\">Soccer fields<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v1kcwd\" data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2081\">Basketball and tennis courts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dzellp\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2106\">Children&#8217;s playgrounds<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y9fufc\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2123\">Walking trails<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jiqks2\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2138\">Picnic areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cfmsm\" data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2160\">Swimming facilities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16sccz\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2180\">Community gardens<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o7ob8r\" data-start=\"2181\" 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