The renovation of the Cascade, our majestic seven-tier water feature, began in January. Expected to be completed this fall, the project will evolve over the course of the season, providing visitors with a firsthand view of how this 100-year-old structure is being brought back to life for the enjoyment of all. Greenwood will remain open to the public throughout the duration of the Cascade fountain renovation, with two lawns — one at the base of the Cascade and another adjacent to the Magnolia Lawn — temporarily roped off to accommodate construction. All other areas of the garden ordinarily accessible to the public will remain available to visitors.
Built in the 1920s by the Day family, this unique fountain represents an era when form and function combined to create a one-of-a-kind structure. Its magnificent design and location beneath the East Terrace provides onlookers with a breathtaking view down its length and beyond to the adjacent protected 1,200 acres of South Mountain Reservation.
With the restoration of this iconic symbol of Greenwood’s rich history, we stand on the threshold of an endeavor which, when completed, will transform the visitor experience. The restoration of the original extensive views from atop the upper exedra off the East Terrace, repair of the feature’s seven basins and curving staircases, installation of new harmonious plantings, and the renovation of the lower exedra with its gracious, curved seating at the base of the Cascade, will allow visitors to experience the restorative effect of the sight and sound of flowing water, and to marvel at this monumental design engineered a century ago.
To view a video of ongoing construction, click here.
For further information about how to support the renovation of the Cascade at Greenwood Gardens, contact Abby O’Neill, Executive Director, at aoneill@greenwoodgardens.org.
