The Palisades of the Hudson

Allison Park is a scenic cliff-top park area overlooking the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, with paved walkways, benches and lawn areas, and restrooms and drinking fountains in season.

The view from Allison Park.
Photo: Eric Nelsen.
William Allison Plaque
Allison Park is named for William O. Allison (1849—1924), the first mayor of Englewood Cliffs and an important figure in Palisades history. Allison once had an estate here (some of the buildings from his estate are still standing, though the main house burned in 1903).

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace and St. Peter’s College (the school’s main campus is in Jersey City) own the property just north of Allison Park — the only private property along the Palisades summit from Fort Lee to the New York state line!

Site Tour of Allison Park