Free Parking In Downtown Binghamton On Select Saturdays

Need to get some shopping done in the Downtown Binghamton area over the weekend? Maybe looking to enjoy a meal at one of our local downtown restaurants, or visit one of the many local shops, museums, and entertainment venues? Would free parking help make it more inviting to come to Downtown Binghamton?

Today, July 9, 2026, City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced free parking is returning to downtown Binghamton garages for the remainder of Saturdays in July. Binghamton City Council approved this initiative at its June 3rd business meeting.Dates for free Downtown Binghamton parking are July 11th, 18th, and 25th.

Free parking includes the Water Street and Hawley Street parking garages and the surface parking lot on Collier Street.

We’re excited to bring back free Saturday parking throughout July and continue supporting the businesses that make downtown Binghamton a vibrant destination. Free parking downtown makes it more convenient for residents and visitors to shop, dine and enjoy everything downtown has to offer this summer. - City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham

Last year was the first year that the City of Binghamton implemented the free parking Saturday initiative, and the result was more than doubling the usage of the parking garages and lot.

The idea began as conversations between City officials and small business owners as a way to promote business during the summer months and increase foot traffic downtown.

In his announcement, Mayor Kraham notes that July, historically, is the lowest-revenue month for parking in downtown Binghamton.

For more information about the City of Binghamton, visit the website of Mayor Jared Kraham.