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Genesee Valley Field House

1316 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
United States

585-428-6755
facilitypermits@cityofrochester.gov
Hours
Office Hours from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed from 1-2 p.m. for lunch break)
Genesee Valley Field House Lodge

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Booking is done online only.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding rental facilities, please contact the Department of Recreation and Human Services Permit Office at 585-428-6755 or email facilitypermits@cityofrochester.gov   
Office Hours from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed from 1-2 p.m. for lunch break) 
 
Occupancy:  

  • Maximum occupancy is 46 people

Amenities: 

  • Refrigerator, Sink & Stove (for warming only) 
  • Electricity
  • Restroom 

The following are available to the permittee and to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis:

  • Picnic tables
  • Public restroom
  • Outdoor grill
  • Childrens' play area

Table and Chairs: 

  • 10 (8X30) folding tables
  • 50 Chairs

Availability/Fees:   

  • 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - $175.00 (Before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. is an additional $150 cost per hour)
  • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - $125.00
  • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - $125.00
  • Holidays: $100 (additional) per day
 
ADDITIONAL PERMIT CHARGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS   
The permittee is responsible for adhering to the facility use policies and procedures provided during the permit application process.  The City reserves the right to issue additional charges to the permittee if found to be in violation of the following general conditions:
  • Any damage done to the facility – charges to the permittee will be based on assessed value of damages/damaged item(s) and the cost of repair/replacement.
  • Failure to leave the facility in a clean and orderly condition. Minimum additional charge of $150 to the permittee. The City reserves the right to charge additional fees depending on the time and effort necessary to return the venue to its original condition. 
  •  Failure of the permittee and guests to vacate the facility by the permit end time.  Minimum additional charge of $200 to the permittee.  The City reserves the right to charge additional fees beyond the minimum charge at a rate of $50 for every additional 15 minutes the permittee and guests refuse to vacate the venue.

If any of the aforementioned violations occur during your permitted activity, as identified by City Security and the security checklist, charges will be immediately deducted from your credit card.  Failure to pay these charges will result in the permittee losing the privilege to permit any City of Rochester facility in the future.  

Permit Modification/Cancelation 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. 

PERMIT Cancelation: 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 cancelations have a $20 cancelation fee. 

  • All cancelations submitted thirty (30) business days in advance will be refunded 100% (minus the application fee and cancelation fee) no exceptions. 
  • All cancelations submitted under the thirty (30) business days will be refunded 50%.  
  • All cancelations submitted under ten (10) business days in advance will not be refunded. 

  Click here  to download the Permit Modification/Cancellation request form.