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Parks & Gardens

Morningside Waterfall

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Morningside Heights, New York

"Manhattan schist which is 450 million years old"
Turtle spotting at the pond
Visit after rain for flowing falls

Yes, there's a waterfall in Manhattan. This 20-foot cascade tumbles over 450-million-year-old Manhattan schist into a turtle-filled pond, offering a surprisingly serene escape just blocks from Central Park.

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What are you into?

  • 20-foot waterfall
  • Manhattan schist rocks
  • Turtle and geese pond
  • Peaceful meditation spot
  • Morningside Heights
  • New York

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