Parking at Bingemans, Kitchener
Bingemans, at 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, minutes from the Conestoga Parkway, has its own lots for guests. Parking is free at the conference and event venues, beside the Big Splash beach volleyball courts and for Screampark. Gift of Lights is a drive-through priced per vehicle.
Facts checked October 6, 2026
Official parking
| Lot or garage | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Centre and event venues[1] | Embassy Room, Ballroom, Berkley Room and Marshall Hall | Free (complimentary ground-level parking) |
| Big Splash beach volleyball[3] | Beside the court areas | FreeNo parking price for Big Splash day visitors is posted. |
| Screampark[5] | On site; Screampark itself is in the lower lot behind the Ballroom and Marshall Hall | No charge |
| Gift of Lights (drive-through)[6] | Enter at the Conference Centre driveway | Per car: $19.95 early bird to October 20, 2026, then $24.95 Monday–Thursday and $29.95 Friday–Saturday, plus HST and feesTimed tickets, sold online only. November 20, 2026 to January 2, 2027. |
| Camping, extra vehicle[8] | A designated lot | $8.25 + HST for the stayVisitors to campers park free in a Bingemans lot from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
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Street parking and rules
- The grounds are private property: parking is for Bingemans guests only, and Bingemans accepts no liability for parked vehicles.[2]
- Guests may leave their car overnight if they need to.[2]
- Gift of Lights takes about 30 minutes at 10 km/h, with no stopping.[7]
- Car tickets aren’t valid on Gift of Lights walk-only nights: November 22, December 2, 16 and 23, and January 2.[6]
- Campsites get one vehicle each. Extra cars without a permit may be towed at the owner’s expense.[8]
- Bingemans isn’t running its large evening Oktoberfest party in 2026; its Oktoberfest program is Kinderfest, a matinee show and catering.[9]
- On nearby Kitchener streets, the limit is 3 hours in a row unless signs say otherwise.[12]
Free parking
Getting there without a car
- GRT route 34 Bingemans runs from Central Station to Bingemans Centre Dr, Monday to Friday only.[10]
- GRT route 204 iXpress stops at Victoria / Bingemans Centre Dr. seven days a week and connects to Central Station and ION.[11]
- Driving to Big Splash: from Highway 85 take the Wellington Street exit, turn left on Wellington and use the third Bingemans entrance on the left.[4]
Common questions
Is parking free at Bingemans?
At the conference and event venues, beside the Big Splash volleyball courts and for Screampark, yes. Gift of Lights is priced per vehicle.
How much is Gift of Lights per car?
$19.95 early bird until October 20, 2026, then $24.95 Monday to Thursday and $29.95 Friday and Saturday, plus HST and fees. Buy timed tickets online.
Can I leave my car overnight at Bingemans?
Yes. Bingemans says guests are welcome to leave their vehicles overnight as needed.
Is Bingemans hosting an Oktoberfest party in 2026?
Not the large evening party. Its 2026 Oktoberfest program is Kinderfest, a matinee show and Oktoberfest catering.
Can I get to Bingemans by bus?
Route 34 stops at Bingemans on weekdays. Route 204 iXpress stops at Victoria / Bingemans Centre Dr. every day.
Have a driveway near Bingemans?
Listing is free. Set your own price and hours, and Parkeas pays you out every week.
Sources
- Bingemans: Venues
- Bingemans: FAQ
- Big Splash: Beach volleyball
- Big Splash: Directions
- Screampark: FAQ
- Gift of Lights: Tickets
- Gift of Lights: FAQ
- Bingemans Camping: FAQ
- Bingemans: Oktoberfest FAQ
- GRT: Route 34 schedule (PDF)
- GRT: Route 204 schedule, September 7, 2026 (PDF)
- City of Kitchener: Parking bylaws
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 6, 2026.
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