The restoration of the Cascade, our majestic seven-tier water feature, began in January of 2025. The Cascade will open to the public in the spring of 2026.
To view a video of ongoing construction, click here.
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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 restoration 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.
