First Look: Endicott’s Million-Dollar Art Park on The Avenue

Construction of the long-awaited "Art Park" on Washington Avenue in Endicott is almost complete.

The project initially was to be developed on a village-owned parking lot north of Broad Street. That proposed site sparked opposition from some members of St. Ambrose Church, so a nearby location at 123 Washington Avenue was chosen.

The $1 million park will be known as "Strand Commons." The name was chosen to acknowledge the 1,000-seat Strand Theater, which opened at the site in 1923. The old building was knocked down in 1960 to provide space for a municipal parking lot.

A sign at the soon-to-open Strand Commons at 123 Washington Avenue Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News

Boland Excavating of Conklin began working on the Art Park project last August. The originally-announced completion date was November but some additional work was delayed until this spring.

Village officials have said the park would feature public art installations, open seating and space for community events.

A view of the new Endicott art park looking toward Washington Avenue on June 17, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The Strand Commons art park is one of a series of projects designed to make Washington Avenue more attractive.

"The Avenue" from North Street to East Main Street received an $11 million makeover in 2024.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A "two-minute tour" of the Strand Commons Art Park on June 17, 2026.

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Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com.