Meet the 2025 Recognized Sites

Once the Quaker suffragist Isabel Howland’s home, Opendore now stands as a legacy site for activism, education, and reform.

First envisioned in the late 20th century, Syracuse’s Creekwalk now connects neighborhoods with a continuous pedestrian and cycling corridor.

A 1870s Victorian landmark, once home to artist Arthur Dove, has been restored as a community arts center celebrating Dove’s legacy and the visual arts in the commuity.

Founded in 2005 in a historic Italianate mansion, Community Arts of Elmira serves as a grassroots hub for creativity and connection.

Donated by the Clute family, this lakeside park has grown into Watkins Glen’s showcase recreation space and centerpiece of revitalization.

A mid-20th century community hub, Waverly Glen Park remains beloved for waterfalls and trails while undergoing renewal for modern use.

Friends of Stewart Park, in partnership with the City of Ithaca, is enhancing, revitalizing and maintaining Stewart Park and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail.

Built in 1875 along the Erie Canal, GereBlock reflects Syracuse’s industrial legacy and is now being revived as a symbol of inclusive, sustainable growth.