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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 Pines Park to address recent incidents and public safety concerns. The unit will provide around-the-clock audio and video recording of the park area and...

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 Center. Entrance B (the Recreation Main Entrance) will be closed for concrete construction work from Thursday, September 11, through Sunday, September 21, with an anticipated...

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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...

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...

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Watch: City Council – 10/07/25

Click here to watch Clicke here for the agenda and packet Public Meetings are broadcast live...