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Recreation Department offering a variety of activities during School Vacation

School winter break starts next week, and the Rec. and Arena have lots of fun programming for vacation! With open gyms, clinics, and public skating, there's something for everyone! Visit RecDesk for a full list of all recreation programs. For questions and additional information, call...

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

Rochester Recreation & Arena invites families and skating enthusiasts to experience the festive spirit at this year’s Holiday Public Skate on Saturday, December 21. To ensure the availability of skate rentals, the event will be divided into two sessions: the first from 10:30 am to...

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WATCH: See how the ice is made at the Arena

It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you!...

Senior Activity Center to host several travel trips this fall

Hanson Pines Educational Walk - Wednesday, September 6th (5:30 pm) At Hanson Pines Park. Free,...

Recreation Dept. to host educational walking tour of Hanson Pines on 9/6

The Rochester Recreation Department welcomes the public to join a walking tour through Hanson...

Senior Activity Center boasts variety of drop-in activities throughout August

The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide selection of activities throughout the month...

Seniors: Join Forest Society for a guided walk of Champlin Forest Reservation

The Rochester Recreation Department welcomes seniors aged 50+ to join Forest Society naturalist and...

Recreation Department to keep public pools open on July 4th holiday

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce that all public pools will be...

UNH Cooperative Extension to host Bird Habitat program at Pickering Ponds Trails

The University of NH Cooperative Extension will be hosting a special program on the...

Celebrate Ten Years of Senior Power Hour with Rochester Recreation & Arena

Rochester Recreation & Arena and Senior Activity Center are celebrating 10 years of Senior...

Rochester Recreation Department launches Swim Classes for Adults aged 18+

In response to numerous inquiries and growing interest from adults in the community, the...

Riverwalk Committee seeks volunteers to enhance Hanson Pines with new benches

The Rochester Riverwalk Committee, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, is planning to improve...

Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire scheduled for 6/3, fish all day without a license

Take advantage of New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 3, 2023. On...

Recreation Department Partners with Legal Experts to Host Presentation on Elder Financial Exploitation

The Rochester Recreation Department is collaborating with New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Justice in Aging...

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