Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lodge
353 Court Street
Rochester, NY 14607
United States
Nestled in the heart of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, this modern, multi-use lodge offers a welcoming space for gatherings, events, and community programs.
Occupancy
- Maximum occupancy is 170 max/300 cocktail max
Amenities
- Kitchen: Oven/Stove (for warming only) and Sink
- Refrigerator and Freezer
- Electricity
- Restrooms
- Heat and A/C
- Telephone (for emergencies only)
*Please note that the "bowl" and fountain areas are not included in the permit for this lodge
Table and chairs
- 12 (10') folding tables
- 26 (6') round tables
- 15- (30') cocktail tables
- 180 chairs
Availability/fees:
- 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - $650.00 (Before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. is an additional $150 cost per hour)
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - $350.00
- 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - $350.00
- Holidays: $100 (additional) per day
Reserve your experience!
The City of Rochester offers a variety of picturesque outdoor spaces and versatile facilities for private events and gatherings. From cozy lodges and open-air shelters to vibrant parks and recreational amenities, these venues provide the perfect backdrop for celebrations, reunions, and more.
Before booking a facility for your event, we encourage you to read through the permitting policy for events on City-owned property below. Online reservations are managed through the R-Central online system.
Learn more: Reserving shelters, lodges, parks, and other facilities
When can I reserve this facility for an event?
- If it is a private event.
- If there is no selling or giving away food, beverages, or any other items.
- If there is no vending of any kind.
- If there is not an entrance fee or ticket of any kind, including pre-sales.
If any of these criteria are violated, the event will not be permitted to proceed, and you will not be issued a refund. City Security or Rochester Police Department may disperse the event and ask attendees to leave the facility. Additionally, you may be issued a code violation ticket and be prohibited from using City facilities in the future.
Permit modification/cancellation policy
Permit modification (changes)
Permittee will be required to fill out a "Permit Modification/Cancelation Request" Form at 57 St. Paul Street, at least ten (10) business days in advance of the event date for all changes. All modifications have a $10 modification fee. Please note that refunds typically take 4-6 weeks to process and will be sent out via mail to the address on the permit.
Permit cancellation
Permittee will be required to fill out a "Permit Modification/Cancelation Request" Form at 57 St. Paul St. at least thirty (30) business days in advance of the event date for all cancelations or application withdrawals. All cancellations have a $20 cancellation fee.
- All cancellations submitted thirty (30) business days in advance will be refunded 100% (minus the cancellation fee) no exceptions.
- All cancellations submitted under the thirty (30) business days will be refunded 50%.
- All cancellations submitted under ten (10) business days in advance will not be refunded.
- Permit Modification/Cancelation request form.
Permit modification/cancelation request form