Lipe Art Park is an intriguing blend of public art projects, outdoor venue, and recreational space, sprawling across approximately 2 acres in the city’s Near West Side Arts District. Established on June 1, 2007, the park’s goal was to transform an urban vacant lot into a vibrant space for community engagement and creative expression. Over the years, it has hosted seasonal exhibitions and temporary installations. In 2025, Lipe was acquired by the Syracuse Parks Department making this the only official art park in Syracuse.
Friends of Lipe Art Park or FLAP promotes increased community engagement and usage of the Lipe Art Park by advocating for art events and art projects within the park. FLAP is an unincorporated organization partnering with the Syracuse Parks Department. FLAPs fiduciary organization is the Syracuse Parks Conservancy.
Board of Directors:
Lauren Baker | President
Rick Destito | Vice President
Harold Kyle | Treasurer
Kirstin Dunlap | Member
Suzy MacPherson | Member
Sydney Schultz | Member
Andy Orr | Member
Previous Members and Volunteers:
Charlie Sam
Tommy Lincoln
Tina Zagyva
From our 2025 unvailing Art Extravaganza to showcase our eight artists
Board of Directors & Members
Lauren Baker | President
Rick Destito | Vice President
Harold Kyle | Treasurer
Tina Zagyva | Member
Kirstin Dunlap | Member
Sydney Schultz | Member