Binns Park

Originally part of Lancaster Square, Binns Park opened in 2005 with the addition of an outdoor stage, splash fountain, and green space. The stage is designed as an homage to the Pennsylvania Railroad Station that stood just north of the site. Since its unveiling, Binns Park has become home to countless public events, festivals, and community gatherings.

Binns Park is named in honor of Ruamie Hill Binns and James Hazlett Binns, long-time Lancaster City residents and community leaders who contributed funds toward the construction of the park.

The park underwent renovation and restoration in 2023, during which the park’s plantings were refreshed, electrical was upgraded, and stormwater management issues were addressed.

A sidewalk clock donated by Hamilton Watch stands in the park, along Queen Street. The clock was gifted by Hamilton Watch to the City of Lancaster in 1982 and stood in Penn Square for much of its life. The clock was restored and re-dedicated in Binns Park in 2025.