About this Location

Facility Overview

The LAZ Parking Hawley Street Garage, situated at 7 Hawley Street in the vibrant center of downtown Binghamton, New York, serves as one of the premier structured parking facilities in the city. Designed to meet the parking demands of downtown redevelopment, this modern multi-level covered parking garage features roughly 300 well-lit and clearly striped parking spaces. The structure provides protection from winter snowstorms and summer heat, making it an attractive alternative to metered on-street parking along busy city thoroughfares. The facility easily accommodates standard passenger vehicles, compact cars, station wagons, crossovers, and standard pickup trucks and SUVs. Drivers of lifted trucks, cargo vans, or high-roof commercial vehicles should take caution regarding the standard multi-level overhead clearance limits (typically 6\'8\" to 7\'0\") and may prefer nearby open-air surface lots if carrying rooftop cargo.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located just steps from Court Street and Washington Street, the Hawley Street Garage puts visitors within easy walking distance of Binghamton’s most popular cultural, governmental, and entertainment venues:

Visions Veterans Memorial Arena: Located merely a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) northwest, making it a favorite staging area for Binghamton Black Bears hockey games, arena concerts, and touring family events.
The Forum Theatre: Situated about two blocks away (0.2 miles), offering convenient covered parking for Broadway shows, the Binghamton Philharmonic, and theatrical performances.
Binghamton University Downtown Center (UDC): Less than a 7-minute walk across the river via Court Street, ideal for faculty, university staff, students, and campus visitors.
Government & Civic Plaza: Directly adjacent to Binghamton City Hall, the Broome County Office Building, and state and family courthouses.
Downtown Dining & Nightlife Hub: Steps from Court Street’s lively culinary scene, including beloved local institutions such as Lost Dog Café & Lounge, The Colonial, 205 Dry, and Garage Taco Bar.
Riverwalk & Confluence Park: A short stroll to the scenic pedestrian trails bordering the Chenango and Susquehanna rivers.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress to the garage is located off Hawley Street with streamlined one-way flow patterns ensuring orderly entry and exit even during peak commuter rush hours or immediately following sellout events at the nearby arena. The facility provides rapid vehicular access to NY Route 363, connecting drivers seamlessly to Interstate 81, Interstate 86, and New York State Route 17 within minutes. For visitors utilizing public transit, the Broome County Transit (BC Transit) Junction and downtown bus stops along Court Street and Washington Street are within a three-minute walk, providing direct transit lines connecting downtown with Vestal, Johnson City, and the main Binghamton University campus.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

24/7 Covered Parking: Multi-tier sheltered self-parking accessible around the clock, 365 days a year.
Accessible ADA Parking: Dedicated handicap-accessible parking stalls situated near elevator bays and ground-level pedestrian pathways.
Automated Payment Options: Walk-up pay stations supporting credit cards, debit cards, and cash, alongside integration with citywide mobile payment applications.
Safety & Illumination: High-output overhead LED lighting across all decks, integrated stairwell enclosures, emergency call devices, and regular security patrols.
Motorcycle Spaces: Designated spots tailored for safe and level two-wheeler parking.

Ideal For

Arena & Theater Visitors: Event attendees seeking stress-free parking away from heavy curbside congestion around the arena and Forum Theatre.
Downtown Commuters & Office Workers: Daily business professionals working in municipal offices, corporate headquarters, and legal firms.
Weekend Diners & Evening Patrons: Diners and bar-goers wanting secure covered parking within two blocks of Court Street eateries.
University Students & Staff: Commuters heading to the Binghamton University Downtown Center looking to avoid metered street time restrictions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During marquee hockey nights or major concerts at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, traffic along Hawley and Washington Streets can build up swiftly; plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled start times to secure a lower-level bay and avoid queue delays. Remember to note the level and pillar letter where you parked, as stairwell layouts mirror each other on multiple decks. Keep your ticket handy or register your license plate as instructed at the automated kiosk before returning to your vehicle to ensure a swift gate release upon departure.