Grace Lord Park is a town park located in the town of Boonton in Morris County. Grace Lord Park is best known for being the home of the Boonton Falls, a strong waterfall located along the Rockaway River before it travels into the Boonton Gorge. The Boonton Gorge is an area where the Rockaway River descends a series of rapids before reaching the Boonton Reservoir. Only the first part of the gorge is visible, though. Grace Lord Park is also home to a small playground, ironworks ruins, and some historical rail locations.
Explore North Jersey Review: Visit for the Boonton Falls
Basic Information
Parking:
- Essex Avenue: Street parking
Restrooms: No
Activities:
- Walking Trails
- Playground
Points of Interest
- Boonton Falls
- Boonton Ironworks
- Train trestle and turntable
Boonton Falls
The highlight of Grace Lord Park is the Boonton Falls, a 36-foot waterfall on the Rockaway River. A quick and easy walk will take you to the waterfall.
Boonton Ironworks
Near the Boonton Falls are the ruins of the former ironworks. Still visible are multiple stone furnaces built into the ground.
Train Trestle and Turntable
At the southern end of the park, inaccessible from the main park area featuring the Boonton Falls and ironworks, is an old rail trestle over the Rockaway River and the remains of a turntable for said railroad.
Unfortunately, the bridge is fenced off, and the turntable is not much too look at.
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Boonton Falls: Easy Access & Great Views
Boonton Falls is a short but powerful waterfall along the Rockaway River in the Morris County town of Boonton. Boonton Falls marks the beginning of a series of rapids along the river before reaching the Boonton Reservoir. Unfortunately, it is difficult to see much of the river through the section due to erosion and private…
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