Clyde Village Square
Tradition says the land was given to the village by William S. DeZeng with the understanding that if it ever were used for any other purpose it would revert back to his descendants. Records fail to yield deed but an early map shows the Public Square was there before Wayne County was formed.
Gravel paths and Privet Hedge
Gravel paths were put installed in 1879 and are still in use today. The privet hedge was removed due to disease.
The Mineral Well and Shelter
The mineral well was drilled in 1893 with the vein struck at 125 feet and the well depth is 146 feet. The shelter over the well was erected by the Electric Hose Company # 3 of the Clyde Volunteer Fire Department in 1927.
The Bandstand
The bandstand was dedicated on July 13, 1925. To this day the bandstand is a center for activities in our village. The yearly Miss Clyde contest, concerts, speeches to celebrate special occasions and even an occasional wedding are held there.
The Memorial Stone and Flagpole
The Memorial Stone was placed on May 30, 1925 to those who gave lives during WW1 and dedicated by the GA Brown Post of the American Legion. The flagpole was dedicated on November 11, 1991 and given by the Brown-DiSanto Post of the American Legion.
The George Washington Statue
The Statue of George Washington was unveiled as a gift of Chapter 974, Sons of Italy in the morning of September 5, 1932. Carved from stone in Carrara, Italy and weighing in at 2 tons. It stands 13 feet 6 inches in height from lower base.
The Circular Fountain
The circular fountain once was filled in for economic reasons were restored by a group of volunteers who made necessary repairs and placed it into working order. Alphonse Nicoletta spent many hours tending the circular garden surrounding the fountain and therefore a plaque in his honor was given.
The Firemen’s Monument
When the Town Hall was razed in 1964 the fire bell was removed to the park and placed over a brick pedestal as a permanent memorial to firemen of the village.
The Cannon
According to an article in the October 16, 2003 Crossroads Advocate there are two mysteries concerning cannons related to Clyde. Our cannon might be a sister cannon to the one in Palmyra. The second mystery is that of a cannon buried in the Clyde River. Wayne Morrison recounts of a 1779 event in the early pages of his local history. We have no other information concerning is cannon available.
The Light Posts
The new light posts began being installed in November 1999 by J.D. Electric. Today, the park is fully illuminated.
The Scout Clock Project
On July 27, 2002, in the summer between his freshman and sophomore years of high school, Nathan DiLeo stood up in front of a gathering of townspeople in the park and conducted the ceremony dedicating the new clock, the result of his Eagle Scout project.
The Hydration Station On July 14, 2026, The Hydration Station was unveiled. Clyde is a New York State Empire Trail Town and the installation of this public amenity will make it easier for our visitors, residents, and pets who need a water break.
