Village Of Middleport: Parks & Recreation: the Commons [Digital Towpath]

The Commons is an area owned by the Village on Park Avenue, between Vernon and Main Streets. This area is also the location of the Veterans' Monument and the Walkway on the Commons where commemorative bricks have been placed in honor of or in memory of loved ones and businesses.

The Memorial Day Parade and the Labor Day Festivities Kiddies' Parade end at the Commons. Memorial Day Services are held here by both the Clute-Philips Legion Post and the Middleport Volunteer Fire Co., Unit No. 1, Inc. During the Village's Labor Day Fesitivities, the Commons is bustling with vendors and not-for-profit organizations offering goods for sale. Traditionally, an outdoor concert is held at that time, too.

In the summer, the Middleport Free Library sometimes holds outdoor actitivies here, as well.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed for consumption at the Commons.

Public restrooms are a short walk away, located behind the Village Hall at 24 Main Street.

Commemorative Brick order form (DOC - 28.5 KB) Download this form to order a commemorative brick for the Walkway at the Commons. Bricks will only be ordered in April of each year and installed at the convenience of the Public Works Department.