Lynne Parks ‘68 Suny Cortland Alumni House

Specialties

Welcome to the Lynne Parks ’68 SUNY Cortland Alumni House, noted for its elegant rooms, exquisite décor and warm hospitality.

Relax during a weekend getaway or host an event at this magnificent 15,000-square-foot home. Surrounded by picturesque grounds, the Parks Alumni House serves as an impressive bed and breakfast as well as an elegant wedding and special event facility. The setting is sure to impress the guests of your next business retreat, baby shower or cocktail party.

The Parks Alumni House is located within the Historic District of downtown Cortland in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The house is just a short walk from the City of Cortland’s Main Street, which offers a variety of shopping and dining options. It is also a thirty minute drive from Syracuse, NY and Ithaca, NY.

Whether enjoying a relaxing weekend of lodging, or hosting your special event, the friendly and attentive Alumni House staff will be sure to make your stay a relaxing and delightful experience

Meet the Manager

Rich C.

Manager

Coyne was born and raised in Wantagh NY on Long Island. He earned his BA from SUNY Cortland and then went on to complete an MS degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. Shortly after, Coyne returned to central NY to work as the General Manager of the Parks Alumni House; a B&B and special event facility. He brings over 13 years of service industry experience to his position at Cortland. As general manager, he undertakes the strategic planning, marketing and promotion of the House, both on– and off-​campus. Coyne is responsible for creating and managing the facility budget and supervising the house maintenance and upkeep staff, as well as introducing internship and work-​study opportunities. He pursues the continued growth of the Parks Alumni House as a fundraising entity for the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association. Coyne directly plans all large and small events and oversees the lodging operation.