Waterfall park in South Park Township, Pennsylvania

The Cascades is a historic park located in South Park Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Built in 1927 by the renowned landscape architect Paul B. Riis, the Cascades feature a manmade water feature using stratified rock quarried from the park itself. The park consists of a network of waterfalls and stone pools that were carefully designed to evoke a sense of natural beauty. After being closed for some time, the Cascades have now reopened to the public. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald expressed his excitement about the restoration of the park, highlighting the importance of preserving such historic amenities for future generations to enjoy. The park now serves as a place where visitors can relax and immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of nature.