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Tay House Lodge at Cobbs Hill Park

85 Hillside Avenue
Rochester, NY 14610
United States

Hours
Office Hours from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed from 1-2 p.m. for lunch break)
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Tay House Lodge

 Perched within the scenic Cobbs Hill Park, Tay House Lodge offers a rustic and historic setting for gatherings, events, and community programs.

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Occupancy

  • Maximum occupancy 50

Amenities 

  • 10- (8' x 30") Rectangular Black Tables
  • 50 Chairs
  • Kitchen: Warming Oven and Sink
  • Refrigerator and Freezer
  • Electricity
  • Restrooms
  • Outdoor grill and picnic tables - Open to public (first come basis)
  • 2 handicap accessible restrooms inside the lodge
  • Telephone (for emergency use only)

Availability/fees

  • 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. - $175 (Before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. is an additional $150 cost per hour)
  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - $125
  • 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. - $125
  • Holidays: $100 (additional) per day
  • 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?

  1. If it is a private event.
  2. If there is no selling or giving away food, beverages, or any other items.
  3. If there is no vending of any kind.
  4. 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

Lodge experience survey


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