Recreation
New Date Announced: Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common February 21
Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at Rochester Common (139 S. Main Street)….
Rochester Rec & Arena Announces 2026 Spring Programs and Registration Dates
An update from Rochester Recreation & Arena: We might be right in the middle of winter, but, at the Rec…
Winter Festival Postponed Due to Extreme Cold, New Date To Be Announced
UPDATE: The Winter Festival, previously scheduled for Saturday, January 24, has been postponed due to the forecasted cold weather. Recreation…
Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities
Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at Rochester Common (139 S. Main Street)….
City of Rochester Celebrates Grand Opening of Nancy Loud Park
The City of Rochester proudly announces the grand opening of Nancy Loud Park, a revitalized community green space on the…
Rochester Police and Recreation Departments Announce Safety Measures at Hanson Pines
The Rochester Police Department, in coordination with the Rochester Recreation Department, will be installing a mobile camera unit at Hanson…
Temporary Closure of Recreation Main Entrance at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, Patrons Asked to Use Entrance A
The Rochester Recreation Department is notifying the public of a temporary entrance closure at the James W. Foley Memorial Community…
City of Rochester Updates Park Rules at Hanson Pines Basketball Court for Public Safety
The Rochester Recreation Department, in coordination with the Rochester Police Department, announces updated park hours at the Hanson Pines Basketball…
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…
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…
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, 2025. The following pools are now…
Rochester Recreation Department Offering Summer Indoor Lacrosse Program
This summer, the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to offer a six-week indoor lacrosse program at the Rochester Arena, welcoming…