Downtown Gloversville
Invest, Develop & Grow with Downtown Gloversville
A Walkable City Beloved for its History and Culture,
and Where People are Connected
Welcome to Gloversville, a smaller, walkable city that exudes large pride as it showcases its slower pace of life, family-oriented events and proximity to nature. Once the Glove Capital of the world, Gloversville is experiencing a Renaissance as it pivots from the manufacturing days of the leather and tannery industries to a community that supports small, artist-centered careers, and light manufacturing.
Working on its master plan with tools such as the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI),
Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA), Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), being Pro-Housing Certified and hosting Opportunity Zones, the City of Gloversville is a driving force for change in Fulton County.
Our Downtown Checks All the Boxes for a Vibrant Community
Gloversville offers a compact and efficient urban layout that provides all the essentials of a vibrant, growing community. It is an ideal location to build a team and become a long-term stakeholder in the city's future. Thanks to its high walkability, downtown employees can easily manage daily errands during a lunch break; the city core features a bank, insurance agents, hair salons, and a cooperative grocery market that hosts a coffee shop. The area is also home to gift shops, clothing stores, physicians, fitness gyms, art studios, and dentists.
When it comes to dining, a variety of eateries offer both sit-down and take-out options to suit any schedule. For specialized needs that fall outside the downtown center, major chain stores and larger healthcare facilities are just a short drive away, ensuring that staff and residents have everything they need within reach.
Home to small businesses, it’s the owners and operators who prove how special Downtown is to Gloversville. Charles Rossbach, third generation owner of Rossbach Shoe Store at 10 W. Fulton St., focuses on customer care with his shop that was started by his grandfather 102 years ago.
Mike Medina, owner of Fulton County Barbershop at 17 N. Main St. supports literacy as he provides free cuts to children who read for school initiatives. Jeremy Krajewski, manager of Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, 30 N. Main St., makes sure customers feels welcome as he makes customized coffee and shares local products.
The Glove Theatre offers opportunities for children to participate in productions. Each summer, some 100 children take to the stage to perform in shows for the community.
Gloversville is also home to several youth leagues including Fulton United Soccer, Gloversville Little League baseball and Little Huskies football. Depending on the time of year, you can see kids out on the fields learning new skills and playing games. A splash pad operates at Trail Station Park in the summertime, and visitors and residents alike can visit the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame.
Families can also enjoy hands-on learning and exploration at the Gloversville Public Library, which frequently hosts storytimes and educational workshops in its dedicated children's wing. For outdoor adventure, the FJ&G Rail Trail provides a safe, paved path perfect for family bike rides or afternoon walks through the scenic Mohawk Valley landscape. Additionally, the local parks system offers several playgrounds and green spaces where children can play, and community events often bring residents together for seasonal festivals.
Let’s Work Together
Let us know if you are interested in developing in Downtown Gloversville. We can provide tours, site profile sheets, marketing studies, and more
