Recreation Park, Binghamton

Name: Recreation Park
Address: 58-78 Beethoven St, Binghamton, United States

#15 among attractions in Binghamton

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Recreation Park is a public, urban park in Binghamton, New York. Located in Binghamton's West Side, Recreation Park is bordered by Schubert Street to the North, and Laurel Avenue to the East, Seminary Avenue to the South, and Beethoven Street to the West. Shoe manufacturer George F. Johnson donated it to Binghamton, and it is home to one of Allan Herschell's six famous carousels. The park also contains a bandstand, statues and monuments, numerous athletic fields and courts, swimming facilities, a playground, and walking paths in a grove of mature oak trees. ()

Created: 1925Elevation: 879 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°5'57"N, 75°56'0"W

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58-78 Beethoven StWestsideBinghamton United States

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Recreation Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: George F. Johnson Recreation Park Carousel, Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, Roberson Museum and Science Center, Harlow E. Bundy House.

~130 ftW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
George F. Johnson Recreation Park Carousel, Binghamton
1 min walk • George F. Johnson Recreation Park Carousel is a historic carousel located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York. The carousel and its pavilion were built in 1925. The carousel is housed in a wooden, one story, 16-sided, pavilion topped by a cupola.
1.1 miE
Hockey, Sport venue, Music venue
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton
27 min walk • Visions Veterans Memorial Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Binghamton, New York. The arena was completed in 1973, providing an entertainment venue for residents of the Greater Binghamton area.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Roberson Museum and Science Center, Binghamton
22 min walk • The Roberson Museum and Science Center is located in Binghamton, New York. The museum's exhibits focus on art, local history, science and natural history. The centerpiece of the museum is the 1904 Roberson Mansion, which was designed by local architect C. Edward Vosbury.
~1750 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Harlow E. Bundy House, Binghamton
9 min walk • The Harlow E. Bundy House is a historic house located at 129 Main Street in Binghamton, Broome County, New York.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Court Street Bridge, Binghamton
23 min walk • The Court Street Bridge is a combined motor vehicle and pedestrian crossing which spans the Chenango River in the New York State city of Binghamton. The bridge carries U.S. Route 11 and connects Court Street and Downtown Binghamton with Main Street and its West Side neighborhood.
0.8 miSE
Museum
Roberson Mansion, Binghamton
22 min walk • The Roberson Mansion, part of the Roberson Museum and Science Center, is a home in Binghamton, New York. It is an Italian Renaissance style house, designed by Binghamton architect C.
1.2 miE
Tower
Broome County Courthouse, Binghamton
30 min walk • Broome County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York. It is a massive 2+1⁄2-story structure, built on a raised foundation, in the form of a Latin Cross and topped with an elegant copper dome.
1 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church, Binghamton
27 min walk • Christ Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York. It is a one-story bluestone structure with Gothic Revival elements.
1 miE
Memorial
ACA Memorial Park, Binghamton
25 min walk • The ACA Memorial Park is a public park and monument located in downtown Binghamton, New York at the intersection of Clinton and Front Streets. The Park was created by a group of volunteers in the aftermath of the Binghamton shooting at the American Civic Association.
1.1 miE
City hall
Binghamton City Hall, Binghamton
29 min walk • Binghamton City Hall is a historic city hall located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York. The building was designed by Ingle & Almirall in the Second Empire style. It is a five-story masonry structure with basement. The city hall was built in 1897–1898. It features a mansard roof and prominent cupola.
0.8 miE
Church
Emmanuel Church of the Evangelical Association of Binghamton, Binghamton
21 min walk • Emmanuel Church of the Evangelical Association of Binghamton, now Our Free Will Baptist Church, is a historic Evangelical church located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Recreation Park?

Nearby attractions include George F. Johnson Recreation Park Carousel, Binghamton (1 min walk), Harlow E. Bundy House, Binghamton (9 min walk), Abel Bennett Tract Historic District, Binghamton (9 min walk), Southern Tier Physical Therapy of Binghamton, Binghamton (13 min walk).

How to get to Recreation Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Recreation Park:

Bus

B.C. Junction (30 min walk)
FlixBus Binghamton • Lines: 2683, 2686 (31 min walk)