Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House

Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $9,000

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

The Lake House at Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course sets the stage for a very special occasion with a lakefront view and one of the most historic Event Venues in New York. The Lake House is located in the North West corner of the Bronx, only several short miles from the border with Westchester County, and it has a 2,500+ sq. ft. outdoor deck with lovely views of the lake. We have customized menus to reflect your individual tastes and style, and our event coordinator will work together with you to make sure all of your specific needs are taken care of. Whether your event is an intimate cocktail reception or a formal affair, we will make sure that our space exceeds your expectations!

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Seated guest capacity

  • 50-150

Venue type

  • Golf and Country Clubs
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
Van Cortlandt Park S And Bailey Ave, Bronx, NY 10471

Our event spaces

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Outdoor Deck

An intimate setting surrounded by lakefront views.

The interior and exterior of the Lake House at Van Cortlandt Golf Course has very recently undergone a major renovation. Situated in the NW corner of the Bronx, the Lake House offers views of the beautiful 18-acre Van Cortlandt Lake from its 2500+ square feet outdoor deck.

Guest capacity

75-150 Seated

100-150 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party

Available services that can be provided by Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House menu options

$45-65 per guest

Van Cortlandt Lake House Event Menu

Appetizers- Bruschetta, Quesdillas, Smoked Salmon Canapes, Mini Quiche, Caprese Skewers, Chicken Satay, Spinach Spanakopita’s, Mini Hamburgers, Stuffed Mushrooms, Pigs in a Blanket; Entrees- Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Francese, Chicken Marsala, Sausage & Peppers, Eggplant Parmigiana, Peppered Steak, Roast Pork, Sautéed Chicken Breast, Stewed Chicken; Pasta- Baked Ziti, Penne a la Vodka, Penne with Pesto, Spaghetti with Red Sauce, Tortellini with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce;

  • Cocktail hour
  • Dessert station
  • Coffee station
  • Champagne toast
  • Buffet dinner
  • Sides- Baked Beans, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, Sautéed Green Beans, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Mixed Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Yellow or White Rice, Glazed Carrots Salads- Tossed Green Salad, Cesar Salad

Reviews

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4.8 (4 reviews)

  • Magical!!

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    •Sinai Cruz•6 months ago

    I literally cannot say enough good things about Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House. Our experience here was truly magical and more than we could have ever dreamed of. We had our wedding reception here recently and we were blessed with amazing, warm weather that day. Our guests could not stop gushing about how beautiful the fall foliage, the ducks/geese, and the lake itself looked. That is part of the magic of this event space -- having the covered outdoor deck allows you to truly appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding nature. In addition, the tent has these wonderful string lights that add to a romantic and joyful ambiance. We chose minimal centerpieces and decorations - books, candles, and potted flowers - but I think the space can look great no matter what someone's personal style is. The second greatest thing about this site is definitely the special events coordinator, Althea. She was absolutely wonderful in helping us navigate the process. She was very friendly, accommodating, and supportive before, during, and even after the reception itself. She's truly an expert coordinator and I am so grateful that we were able to work with her because of how above and beyond she went. (Thank you so much, Althea!!!) Everything was perfect -- the food was delicious (especially the cheese tortellini), parking was easily available, the venue is wheelchair accessible, and for our 80-person wedding, it definitely did not feel cramped at all. Lastly, it did not break the bank while still being a lovely, memorable experience.

  • My September Wedding

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    •Mary Rodriguez•6 months ago

    I went to visit the venue early March and booked my September wedding. Althea was great. She's kind, professional and helpful. I loved the vintage/antique vibe I got from the upstairs locker room. My getting ready and first glance photos came out phenomenal! Biggest Pro is the lakefront view, it’s just absolutely beautiful. My guests really enjoyed the food and ambiance. The food was better than expected, flavorful and good portions! My biggest criticism is the poor maintenance of the venue. The indoor floors needed a good cleaning/waxing and the outside grass was not freshly mowed and extremely muddy. This made it super difficult for myself and my party to walk down the aisle. It sucked trying to dodge puddles of mud in my white wedding dress. I thought the grounds would've been (mowed, upkept and cleaned) before my event. That was the biggest downfall, but I'm pretty sure it's something that could be fixed if addressed earlier.

  • Everything We Could Have Dreamed Of

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    •Katherine and Norah•2 years ago

    We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Van Cortlandt Lake House! Althea was amazing every step of the way, and the location right on the water was beautiful for both our ceremony on the grass and the reception on the patio. We had about 90 guests and a 9-piece live band, and there was still plenty of space to dance! The food was also excellent, and we were able to choose signature cocktails for the two brides. Excellent value for the price--they took care of everything to make our special day run seamlessly!

  • Dreamy outdoor NYC wedding venue, look no further!

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    •Tanisha and Ben•2 years ago

    We got married here on 6/11/22 and it was an absolute dream. The Van Cortlandt Lake House was the only venue we toured, and we immediately knew it was the right one for us. From the beginning, Althea has been open, helpful and prompt. She was our main point of contact and she answered all of our questions over the course of numerous emails. Despite not being able to taste before the wedding, we chose the in-house caterer, which was delicious. Our guests raved about the peppered steak and sauce on the fried seabass, as well as the stuffed mushroom caps passed during cocktails. Althea allowed us flexibility on our reception when we asked if we could have a 30-minute cocktail period so we could have a longer reception with our guests. We were allotted a lot of freedom with decor. The golf course is kept in excellent condition, and was a fantastic backdrop in our photos. Our guests raved about the beauty of the grounds and particularly the lake, which had lily pads and ducks on our special day. This is a hidden (and affordable) gem, highly recommend.

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