The site is named for George W. Childs, a noted philanthropist, whose widow deeded the land to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1912.

This picturesque park is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area and includes expansive hemlock groves and cascading waterfalls along with a picnic area, comfort facilities, and a short hiking trail along the falls. The site contains three main waterfalls: Factory Falls, Fulmer Falls and Deer Leap Falls.