South Park Cascades

Built in 1927, the historic South Park Cascades were a manmade water feature using stratified rock quarried from the park itself. The brainchild of Paul B. Riis, the famed Swiss-born landscape architect, the Cascades were carefully composed to evoke a network of waterfalls and wading pools.

The Cascades are now open to the public once again. “So many people have great memories of our parks,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. “They remember things as kids, and it brings back good memories. We are fortunate to have some amazing partners in this community that have worked alongside us to restore amenities for future generations to enjoy. The Cascades is a perfect example of that collaboration, and we are delighted to celebrate its return to South Park for our residents, young and old.”

The large stone pools will no longer serve as wading pools, but along with the cascading waterfalls, will serve as a water feature at which the public can soak up the sights and sounds of the park’s natural heritage and immerse themselves in nature.

Find The Cascades in South Park