Built by the New York State Department of Transportation and leased, improved and maintained by Broome County Parks Department, Otsiningo provides a refreshing interlude close to the urban core. Named for one of the many 18th century Native American words for the lower Chenango River Valley, Otsiningo Park land was once inhabited by peoples of several Indian nations. With its easily-reached centralized location, easy-to-walk paved trails, and a specially-designed ADA-compliant playground, Otsiningo Park offers opportunities for all to enjoy a day at the park.
Facilities
- Tables and grills
- Water taps and fountains
- Paved walking path
- Open Play Field
- Softball field, 2 soccer fields (Otsiningo North), 2 soccer fields (Otsiningo South) available by reservation - call 607.778.2193 beginning of January for April-October availability of the current year. Rate is $20 unlined or $30 Lined per field per day
- 4 sand volleyball courts available by reservation - call 607.778.2193 beginning in January for April-October of the current year. Rate is $15.00 per court per day
- Bocce court (FREE)
- Restrooms
- Children's play structures, including handicapped accessible features
- Community Gardens (contact christina@vinesgardens.org or 607.323.3171)
- Two picnic shelters, 100 person capacity, available by reservation online (reserveamerica.com) Call 607.778.2193 for information. Shelter rental rates are $100.00 on weekends/holidays, and the reduced rate of $30.00 on non-holiday weekdays. $5.00 transaction fee applies.
Events
- Annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally
- "Broome Bands Together" Free Summer Concert Series
- Broome County Parks 5K Series
- Annual Broome County Parks Scarecrow Contest and Display!
- Broome County Parks 5th Annual Trunk or Treat
- Broome County Festival of Lights
Walking/Biking Trail
Participant in the Wegman's "Hit the Trail Passport" program.
VINES is now overseeing the Otsiningo Community Gardeners' Association
The Otsiningo Community Garden is the oldest-running garden in our area. The garden was operated for 23 years by the Otsiningo Community Gardeners Association, but as of 2020 it is managed by VINES, Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments. There are approximately 100 garden plots here with a mix of in-ground, raised beds, and wheelchair accessible beds. You can apply for a garden bed by completing our online application, by visiting VINES' website or by calling 607-205-8108.
Otsiningo Park Farmers' Market (Now the Broome County Regional Farmers' Market)
The Otsiningo Park Farmers' Market has transitioned to the Broome County Regional Farmers' Market located in their new, year-round building at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Visit their website for more information.
Broome County Festival of Lights
The event is being presented by Delta Engineers, Architects & Surveyors and hosted by Spiedie Fest in collaboration with numerous other sponsors. Cars will be able to make their way through Otsiningo Park to view several different light displays. For questions or more information about the BC Festival of Lights, please contact Dave Pessagno at (607) 761-2475 For Information go to BC Festival Lights
Annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally
A nationally-recognized 3-day event, this major summer attraction draws over 100,00 people to enjoy more than 40 hot-air balloons, a craft show, live music, fireworks, food vendors galore, and, of course, the spiedie cooking contest! Find out more at www.spiediefest.com
Broome Bands Together Summer Concert Series
Free summer concert series featuring a wide variety of musical genres suitable for the whole family! Bring a picnic dinner if you wish, and blanket or lawn chairs to these alcohol-free and smoke-free events.
Broome County Parks Scarecrow Contest & Display
The Broome County Parks Annual Scarecrow Contest & Display takes place in the month of October. This fall event features fun scarecrow displays created by families, businesses, organizations and individuals. Votes cast by park visitors determine the winner. Contest Entry is Free and Open to All! Design and create your own scarecrow and enter to win a prize. Entries must be submitted by September 25. Voting takes place from October 1st- 24th at Otsiningo Park. Winners will be announced October 31st. For more information please click on the link below or call Broome County Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services at (607)778-2193. Scarecrow Contest
Broome County Parks Trunk or Treat
This free family fun event takes place in late October at Otsiningo Park. Organizations, agencies, businesses, non-profits creatively decorate their trunks and greet trunk or treats with candy and treats. Prizes will be given to the top 5 best decorated trunks. Save the Date October 19, 2025 from 11am-1pm For more information or registration form call the Broome County Parks, Recreation and Youth Services office at (607)778-3560 or Trunk or Treat
Otsiningo North
The shared efforts of Broome County and the Town of Chenango transformed the former Riverfront Park into Otsiningo North. Paved trails provide access to and from Otsiningo Park, extending opportunities for bicyclists and walkers entering from either Bevier St. or Upper Front St.
Otsiningo North has 2 soccer fields available, to book your reservation today call 607.778.2193. Rentals available in January for April-October of the current year. Rate is $20 unlined or $30 lined per field per day
Broome County PetSafe Dog Park
Howell Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905
