Schoellkopf Field
Schoellkopf Field is a 21,500-capacity stadium at Cornell University's Ithaca campus that opened in 1915 and it is used for the Cornell Big Red football, sprint football as well lacrosse teams. This is one of the sights of Ithaca. The site is run by Cornell University.
A stadium & arena inside Ithaca
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 63" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ithaca
Schoellkopf Field is inside Ithaca, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ithaca Tompkins Regional (ITH) has airline service, about 3 miles from Schoellkopf Field.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Schoellkopf Field
Schoellkopf Field is a 21,500-capacity stadium at Cornell University's Ithaca campus that opened in 1915 and it is used for the Cornell Big Red football, sprint football as well lacrosse teams. It is located just north of Cascadilla Creek on the southern end of the campus, which is next to Hoy Field and Lynah Rink; Schoellkopf Memorial Hall, adjacent to the stadium, contains the Robison Hall of Fame Room, the hall of fame for Cornell athletics.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Opened
- 1915
- Run by
- Cornell University
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Overnight near Schoellkopf Field
Close by, places to stay are in Ithaca (17) and Ithaca (9).
- 1Seneca Lake
- 2Cayuga Lake
- 3Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
- 4Taughannock Falls
- 5Watkins Glen
- 6Sagan Planet Walk
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Schoellkopf Field | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | in town | — | 17 13 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 33,632 | $343K | C− |
| Ithaca | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 20,670 | $369K | — |
| Ulysses | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 1 hotel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 4,728 | $275K | — |
| Lansing | 3 mi north | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 3,814 | $517K | — |
| Lansing | 9 mi north | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,786 | $346K | — |
| Dryden | 6 mi east | 10 min | 6 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 13,320 | $243K | — |
| Caroline | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 7 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,184 | $234K | — |
| Hector | 16 mi west | 25 min | 14 1 hotel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,733 | $219K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Schoellkopf Field
You can reach each of these within 45 miles.
126 mi LakeSeneca Lake
220 mi LakeCayuga Lake
44 mi Stadium & arenaJMA Wireless Dome
3in town MuseumHerbert F. Johnson Museum of Art80K visitors a year
49 mi State parkTaughannock Falls State Park
521 mi State parkWatkins Glen State Park6in town AttractionSagan Planet Walk
36 mi MuseumCorning Museum of Glass400K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Seneca Lake: RochesterNY, Public domain · Cayuga Lake: The original uploader was Cornellrockey at English Wikipedia. Later versions we, CC BY-SA 2.5 · JMA Wireless Dome: Jimhoward03, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Taughannock Falls State Park: Michael C. Rygel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Watkins Glen State Park: Flickr user: Peter Rivera Stamford, Connecticut https://www.flickr.com/people/ri, CC BY 2.0 · Corning Museum of Glass: User:Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions about Schoellkopf Field
Is Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca?
Yes. It’s inside Ithaca, NY.
When is the best time to visit Schoellkopf Field?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
What is the closest airport to Schoellkopf Field?
Ithaca Tompkins Regional (ITH), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Syracuse Hancock (SYR), about 50 miles.
Where should I stay near Schoellkopf Field?
Ithaca (in town, 17 places to stay), Ithaca (4 mi, 9 places to stay) and Ulysses (9 mi, 13 places to stay).
Ithaca has the answers
People in Ithaca have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.