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Traffic & Parking for Residents

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Where and when can I obtain a parking permit if I need one?

Residents who live on the closed festival streets and who require parking permits should obtain a permit. There are only 200 spaces so we can only give one per household. You may pick up a parking pass at the following:

  • Festival Information or Security Tent on the corner of Frederick Douglass & Adams Street after Noon on Friday and all weekend.

Vehicles parked on the festival streets during the restricted hours, will be towed. We regret any inconvenience. Please, adhere to the parking restrictions to avoid the fees and inconvenience.

Vehicle Traffic:

Prohibited from 8:30 AM Saturday and Sunday until streets are reopened at 7:00 PM Saturday and 6:00 PM Sunday.  The Rochester Police Department determines and authorizes when the streets may reopen, and these times may vary.

Resident Parking:

If you do not have off-street parking available, you will need a permit to park in one of the Resident Parking lots. Please plan accordingly as vehicle traffic is not permitted during festival hours. You will need to move your car to a resident parking lot before 8:30 AM.

We thank you for your patience and commitment to Corn Hill.

Please read below for specific street details:

Corn Hill Commons: All streets in The Commons are closed to parking from Friday, July 11 at 7:00 AM through Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 PM. Vehicles parked on the festival streets during the restricted hours, will be towed.

  • Corn Hill Place
  • Frederick Douglass St.
  • South Fitzhugh St. from South Plymouth St. to Glasgow St.

Other Affected Streets

  • Adams St. – from Eagle St. to South Fitzhugh
  • Atkinson St. – from Eagle St. to South Plymouth St.
  • Eagle St. – from Atkinson St. to Adams St.
  • Edinburgh St. – from Lunsford Cir. to S Fitzhugh St.
  • Glasgow St. – from Lunsford Cir. to S Fitzhugh St.
  • Greig St.
  • Lunsford Circle
  • South Plymouth St. – (section located in Corn Hill from Troup St. to Exchange Blvd.)
  • Tremont Circle (Southeast end) at the entrance to the Adams St. field

Note that some of the streets near you will be open for parking and travel. However, all the streets are closed to parking from Friday, 7:00 AM through Sunday, 8:00 PM. Vehicle travel is prohibited from 8:30 AM Saturday and Sunday until the streets reopen at 7:00 PM Saturday and 6:00 PM Sunday. The Rochester Police Department determines and authorizes when the streets may reopen, and these times may vary. If you do not have off street parking available, you will need a permit to park in a Resident Parking lot. If you will need to move your car any time during the day, you will need to move your car to a residents parking lot before 8:30 AM.

Parking Lots and Shuttles

Resident Parking:

The following parking spaces will be available for residents: (see parking map)

  • Kee Lox Office Park with sponsors (80)
  • Nordon, Inc. resident only (120)

Exhibitor Parking:

Exchange Boulevard & Ford Street - The Rochester Police Department has agreed to allow exhibitor parking (with the proper permit) on Exchange Boulevard and Ford Street. Residents should not park in this area.

Shuttle Route for the Arts Festival

The shuttle drop-off and pick-up point for the Festival is on South Plymouth Avenue near Avery Mall. Shuttle service will begin at 9:30AM AM on both Saturday and Sunday. The last shuttle bus from the pick-up point on South Plymouth is at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. See shuttle map for parking and drop locations.

Managing Street Traffic during Setup and Takedown

The festival brings trucks, tents and people who are not familiar with our community. To ensure safety and reduce traffic issues, one-way signs will go up and one-way traffic will be enforced starting 6:00 AM Saturday through 7:00 PM Sunday. Please note the accompanying map that identifies the traffic flow that will be enforced by the Rochester Police Department during the morning setup and afternoon takedown periods on Saturday and Sunday.

Please help your community and festival volunteers have a safe festival by “going with the flow”. After 8:30 AM, the Rochester Police Department and barricades will prohibit traffic on the affected streets. In addition, members of the Festival Management Team will be available to assist with questions to ensure everyone has a positive Corn Hill Festival experience. The continued cooperation of residents in adhering to the parking and traffic flow restrictions will enable the setup and takedown process to proceed smoothly.