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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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Recreation Department names Steve Scott as new Senior Services Coordinator for Senior Activity Center

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to introduce Steve Scott, who will be taking...

Skate with a Cop, Fire/Police vs. Spaulding Alumni Hockey Game scheduled for March 24

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the return of Skate with a...

Rochester Senior Crafting Group stitches together community spirit, welcomes new members

Rochester Recreation & Arena is pleased to announce the vibrant efforts of the Senior...

Conservation Commission organizing Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/6

The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and...

Rochester Recreation & Arena seeks public input with Community Engagement Survey

Rochester Recreation & Arena, in collaboration with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, is encouraging...

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...

Recreation Department names Steve Scott as new Senior Services Coordinator for Senior Activity Center

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to introduce Steve Scott, who will be taking...

Skate with a Cop, Fire/Police vs. Spaulding Alumni Hockey Game scheduled for March 24

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the return of Skate with a...

Winter Festival to be held on 1/20 at the Rochester Common, fun for the whole family

The Rochester Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Police Department, is pleased to...

Tips for Hikers on Sharing the Outdoors During Hunting Season

Hunting seasons have arrived in the Granite State as has a renewed public interest...

NH Fish and Game: Wear Blaze Orange When Heading Afield

Hunters and all other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to put on bright orange clothing...

Northeast Passage to host New England Sled Hockey League games on October 14-15

The Rochester Recreation and Arena is pleased to announce that Northeast Passage will be...

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LILA Productions is proud to announce its 5th Annual LILA Dance Festival, taking place...

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