2023 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium
3 pm Friday Oct 27th through noon Sunday Oct 29th
Frank Morrison Hall, 507 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY 14853
Parking & Lodging Information
PARKING
One of the easiest ways to enter Cornell University is from Rt 366 also known as Dryden Rd. If coming from the SW (i.e., downtown Ithaca) you will turn left on Judd Falls Rd. off of Rt. 366. If coming from the NE (i.e., through Varna) you will want to turn right on Judd Falls Rd.
Friday: Parking is not free in the lots surrounding Frank Morrison Hall until 5 pm on Friday. Therefore, those of you attending 3 to 5 pm activities that day will need to pay for parking in specially designated lots. The closest available lot is the Peterson Lot. It is on the corner of Judd Falls & Tower Roads just “kitty corner” from Morrison Hall and accessible from Tower Rd. To get to this lot, take Judd Falls Rd. off of Rt. 366 and continue past Campus Rd. Turn left at the next intersection which is Tower Rd. The entrance to the Peterson Lot will be on the right side of Tower Rd. shortly after you turn. If parking at Peterson Lot, plan to enter Morrison through the front entrance into the building on the corner of Judd Falls & Tower Roads. You can pay either through Parkmobile (App or online, Zone 4122) or by using cash or credit card at the Pay to Plate meter at the entrance to the lot. Please note the machine does not provide change or refunds. I believe the cost is $1.50/hr. plus $0.45 convenience fee.
The other lot that provides paid parking until 5 PM on Friday is a longer walk but cheaper. It is the TRB Lot (O/B) next to the Cornell Animal Science Teaching Barns off of Campus Rd. The GPS address of the Teaching Barns is 839 Campus Rd., Ithaca, NY. To get to this lot, enter Cornell on Judd Falls Rd. off of Rt 366 and then take the first right on Campus Rd. You will see pastures and barns on your right. Turn right into the large parking lot that follows them. The Parkmobile Zone for this lot is 4108 and you can register online or pay by APP. I believe the cost is $0.25/hr. plus $0.45 convenience fee). We will have signs directing you across the street and though another parking lot to the east entrance to Morrison Hall. If you have special parking needs for Friday afternoon, please contact the symposium organizers in advance. More information on paid short term parking at Cornell or to create an account to pay parking online is at https://fcs.cornell.edu/departments/transportation-delivery-services/parking/short-term-parking-options.
Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday: Parking is free in the North Morrison and South Morrison Lots at Cornell starting at 5 pm Friday and through the weekend. However, avoid parking in loading, handicapped or MT permit only zones requiring special permits. We recommend parking in the North Morrison Lot (O/B) near the east entrance of Morrison Hall. However, you can also park in the South Morrison Lot (O/B). Both lots are accessed by entering Cornell on Judd Falls Rd. off of Rt. 366. Continue through the intersection with Campus Rd. and then turn right into the driveway for both lots. The South lot will be on your right and signs will also direct you past the entrance to that lot to the closer North Morrison Lot. If parking in these lots, enter Morrison Hall through the east entrance. Handicapped parking is available next to the east entrance. Attendees can also park for free starting at 5 pm on Friday in the Peterson Lot (PM Zone 4122) on the corner of Judd Falls & Tower Roads kitty-corner from Morrison Hall and accessible from Tower Rd. Again, if parking at Peterson Lot, enter Frank Morrison Hall through the front entrance into the building on the corner of Judd Falls & Tower Roads.
LODGING
Unfortunately lodging in Ithaca will be limited and expensive that weekend because it is Parents Week at Cornell University. However, we have blocked a limited number of rooms (doubles) at the Clarion Inn in Cortland just off of I-81 (2 ½ Locust Ave., Cortland, NY 13045, phone 607-753-7721 or 607-753-7608) on Oct 27th and 28th for $129.00/night plus tax. Rooms will be held until Oct 8th; specify “Cornell Sheep & Goat” to get this rate. Additional options for lodging in Ithaca can be found at https://www.visitithaca.com/lodging and through normal lodging websites. Reservations for RV and tent sites at Robert H. Treman State Park Campgrounds can be made through https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/ . Be cautioned that Ithaca can be very cold in late October.
