For visitors staying outside the centre, Horseheads city centre is the town’s municipal hub, with Village and Town services, parking and local bus connections. Horseheads has separate Town and Village governments, so checking which office handles your errand can save a detour.
- Municipal offices: Village Hall is at 202 South Main Street; Town Hall is at 150 Wygant Road.
- Public transport: C TRAN runs fixed-route and demand-response services in Horseheads and nearby communities.
- Parking: Village regulations cover several municipal lots, with time limits and overnight restrictions in some areas.
Getting oriented in Horseheads
Horseheads has distinct Town and Village governments, with different offices and online services. Village Hall is at 202 South Main Street, while Town Hall is at 150 Wygant Road.
The Village website provides news, a calendar, meeting information, online payments, budget details and water-quality information. The Town site offers community events and news, directions to Town Hall, parks and facilities, agendas and minutes, plus directions and maps.
The Village Parks and Recreation Department is at 202 South Main Street. Its phone number is 607-739-5691, extension 1; facility reservations, program registration and event information are handled through its parks and recreation website.
How do you get to Horseheads city centre?
Horseheads city centre is about a four-minute drive or 22-minute walk from Travel Inn. Pair a centre visit with time at one of the Village’s parks, such as Linear Park or Memorial Park.
C TRAN operates fixed-route and demand-response bus services in Horseheads and nearby communities. Its routes include the Mall Express, Elmira-Owego, Elmira-Corning, Elmira/Airport Corporate Park and Elmira-Ithaca services.
The Route 30 Elmira–Ithaca timetable shows weekday stops at Grand Central Plaza and Tate’s/Rte 13 Horseheads Park & Ride. It gives departures from the Park & Ride toward Ithaca at 6:30 a.m. and toward Elmira at 5:25 p.m. For more on local public transport and driving, read about how to get around Horseheads and Elmira without a car.
Local transport and parking questions
Village municipal lots are at Franklin Street, George Sullivan Park, Grand Central Avenue, John Street, South Main Street, Village Hall and Fire Department North.
Parking limits vary by lot. The Village code sets a two-hour daily limit within any 20-hour period in most of the South Main Street lot, all of the Franklin Street lot, and most of the Grand Central Avenue lot.
It also prohibits parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Mondays through Saturdays in specified portions of South Main Street lot and in the Franklin Street, Grand Central Avenue, George Sullivan Park and Fire Department North lots.
In these municipal lots, park wholly within a marked space and only in a designated parking area; posted signs can add restrictions. Route schedules and parking rules can change, so check the official site before you go: use C TRAN’s official information for bus service and the Village’s official site for local parking rules.
Nearby outings from Horseheads
The Village Parks and Recreation Department identifies Linear Park, Maple Grove Fields, Memorial Park, Mill Street Park, Mill Street Pond and Sullivan Park, also known as Thorne Street Park.
For a day that combines parks with aviation history, use this one-day Horseheads itinerary for parks and aviation history to shape your route.
FAQs
Does Horseheads have separate Town and Village services?
Yes. The Town and Village have separate municipal websites, offices and information. Check the relevant government site for the service you need.
Which agency runs buses in Horseheads?
C TRAN operates fixed-route and demand-response bus services serving Horseheads and nearby communities.
Where can you find Village parks and recreation information?
The Village Parks and Recreation Department directs people to its parks and recreation website for facility reservations, program registration and event information.