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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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Thank You Veterans: Recognizing Service within Rochester Recreation & Arena and Offering Special Events

Thank you to Veterans Rochester Recreation & Arena is honored to recognize the dedicated service...

Rochester Rec & Arena announces Halloween events for children and families

Rochester Rec & Arena is excited to announce two Halloween events this October geared...

Hike Smart and Responsibly and Get Your Hike Safe Card

As the late summer sunshine inspires you to get outside to hike, bike, kayak,...

Rochester Recreation and Arena announces return of ‘Learn to Skate’ program

Rochester Recreation and Arena is pleased to announce the return of the Learn to...

Summer Music Series Finale: TRUFFLE to perform at Concert on the Common on 8/28

The Rochester Recreation Department will conclude its 'Concert on the Common' Summer Music Series...

Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces Free Concert Series on the Common

The Rochester Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of "Concert on the...

Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces New Tennis Program for Kids

Rochester Recreation & Arena is pleased to introduce a new tennis program designed for...

Jerry Vermette Honored as ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by New Hampshire State Commission on Aging

The Recreation Department, for the City of Rochester, is proud to announce that Jerry...

Fish and Game: Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Exploring This Spring

Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors, and the...

Trout Season is coming to New Hampshire’s managed waterbodies starting 4/27

Trout-managed waters offer anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the...

Postponed: Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/13

Friday, April 5, 2024 - This event has been postponed to April 13 The Rochester...

NH Association of Conservation Commissions seeks local photographers for “This is Worth Protecting” contest

Are you passionate about capturing the beauty of nature through photography? If so, consider...

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Rochester NH History Podcast: Forgotten Businesses of Yesteryear

Rochester has seen many businesses come and go over the years. Some were lost...

City of Rochester Seeking Applicants for Wastewater Treatment Plant Positions

The City of Rochester is currently accepting applications for two full-time positions at the...

Celebrating Creative Excellence: 2025 Arts Award Recipients Announced

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