Parks & Recreation
Mission Statement
The Binghamton Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to meet the leisure-time needs of the people of Binghamton. Towards that end, we maintain twenty-nine parks, ranging from small green spaces to the 368 acre Ely Park Golf Course, and offer a year-round schedule of programs and special events for all ages and interests. From Little League Baseball to the Chris Thater Memorial Bike Race to the LG & T Tennis Challenger Tournament, a tuneful ride on the Recreation Park Carousel to a quiet walk through the historic park itself, maybe even a visit to Greenman or First Ward Senior Centers, the Binghamton Parks and Recreation Department has something for you.
Tree Plantings
Trees in our city can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs for our homes and workplaces, moderate the temperature, clean the air and water, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife. Trees also increase property values, enhance economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community. The City of Binghamton Park's Department offers a free tree planting service. Residents interested in having a tree planted in the utility strip in front of their property should complete the Tree Request Form (located in document listing at right) and return it to the Park's Department. Plantings will begin in Fall 2007. If you have any questions call the Parks Department at 772-7017 or email shadetree@cityofbinghamton.com
City of Binghamton Senior Centers
The City of Binghamton offers two Senior Citizen Centers where memberships are free to all seniors 55 years of age & older.
- Greenman Senior Center
37 Pine Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
772-7166
- First Ward Senior Center
226 Clinton Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
797-2307
Senior Centers are open from 8am to 4pm, Monday thru Friday, year round (closed holidays). Both Centers offer a wide variety of Clubs & Activities.
Lunch is served daily: Cost is $2.50 ($3.00 on special occasions). Phone in lunch reservations at least 1 day in advance prior to 1:00 pm.
2008 Upcoming Special Events
2008 SAFETY TOWN
Safety Town, a national safety education program sponsored locally the Binghamton Parks & Recreation Department, is a two-week, 20-hour safety program for children entering kindergarten or first grade. A miniature town is constructed on the playground at MacArthur School, 1123 Vestal Avenue, Binghamton, where children role-play many safety concepts (pedestrian, fire, bicycle, home and drug safety, strangers, playground, etc) under the supervision of a teacher, other paid staff and teen volunteers. A Binghamton Police Officer will also provide instruction during the first week of each two-week session.
Eligible Participants: Children entering kindergarten or 1st grade.
Registration: No registration deadline, but limited to the first forty registrants per session. Fee is $30.00 per registrant.
Location: MacArthur School - 1123 Vestal Ave
Sessions:
- June 30 - July 11 (closed on July 4th)
- July 14 - 25
- July 28 - August 8
- Morning Session: 9:00am - 11:30am
- Afternoon session: 12:30 - 3:00pm
Registration form will be available in Spring of 2008. For further information, call 772-7017.
