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Rochester Residents Invited to Cool Off, Public Pools Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22, 2025. The following pools are now open for the summer season: East Rochester PoolLocated behind the former Nancy Loud School on Green Street, off Portland Avenue.Address: Green Street/Cocheco Ave, East Rochester,...

Rochester Recreation Department Announces 2025 Concert on the Common Music Series

Rochester Recreation & Arena is excited to announce the return of Concert on the Common, happening every Wednesday from July 9 through August 27, 2025, at the Rochester Common. This free, family-friendly concert series features a lineup of talented bands, with genres ranging from rock,...

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Splash Into Summer: Rochester Public Pools Now Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22,...

Rochester Recreation Department Offering Summer Indoor Lacrosse Program

This summer, the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to offer a six-week indoor lacrosse...

Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces Nancy Loud Park Revitalization Project

The Rochester Department of Recreation & Arena is excited to share an update on...

Charity Hockey Game: Bruins Alumni Association vs. The SHARE Fund Marvels

The SHARE Fund is partnering with the Rochester Recreation Department to host a charity...

Rochester Recreation Department Hiring for Several Summer Positions

The Rochester Recreation Department is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to fill a variety...

Public Invited to Cocheco River Management Plan Kick-off Workshop in Rochester

The Cocheco River Management Plan Steering Committee invites the public to participate in a...

Charity Hockey Game: Bruins Alumni Association vs. The SHARE Fund Marvels

The SHARE Fund is partnering with the Rochester Recreation Department to host a charity...

Rochester Arena: Free Public Skate Admission for First 75 Skaters on 2/22, Thanks to Local Sponsor

The Rochester Arena will be hosting a Public Skate on Saturday, February 22, from...

NH Fish and Game: Discover WILD New Hampshire Day Set for 4/19

Mark Your Calendar! The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s beloved outdoor festival, Discover...

Family-friendly Winter Festival scheduled for the Rochester Common on 1/25

Join Rochester Rec & Arena for a fun-filled Winter Festival on Saturday, January 25th,...

Recreation Department offering a variety of activities during School Vacation

School winter break starts next week, and the Rec. and Arena have lots of...

Rochester Arena to host Holiday Public Skate on Saturday, December 21

Rochester Recreation & Arena invites families and skating enthusiasts to experience the festive spirit...

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The Commission for Arts and Culture, for the City of Rochester, is proud to...

Library Craft Swap: Help Fill the Craft Tables! Donations Now Accepted

This August, the Rochester Public Library is accepting donations of new or gently used...