HomeRecreation

Recreation

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...

Keep exploring

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...

Annual Fast Break Challenge raises roughly $3k to support SHS Boys’ Basketball Boosters

The Rochester Recreation Department recently hosted the annual Fast Break Challenge, a weekend-long tournament that...

SHS vs. Rec All Stars Charity Basketball Game raises money to help the SHARE Fund

On Saturday, March 12th, the Rochester Recreation Department hosted the SHS vs. Rec All...

Rochester Rec & Arena to offer Mah Jongg Free Play and Introductory Course

The Rochester Rec & Arena is pleased to announce 2 upcoming Mah Jongg programs...

Concert on the Common free music series to return in July 2023

The Rochester Recreation Department is thrilled to announce that the annual Concert on the...

Recreation Dept offering February Vacation Camp, enrollment ends 2/17

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to report that enrollment for the February Vacation...

Summer Camp information available online, camps consolidated to 1 location

Although it's only February, the Recreation Department is excited to welcome campers (new and...

Senior Activity Center boasts several upcoming programs

The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide variety of programming. To learn more...

Recreation Department to host “Frisbie Lunch and Learn”

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce a new program called Frisbie Lunch...

Recreation Department to form Youth Advisory Committee

The Rochester Recreation Department recently announced they are forming a Youth Advisory Committee made...

Latest articles

Rochester Country Club Ladies Invitational Committee Donates to End 68 Hours of Hunger

On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Rochester Country Club Ladies Invitational Committee presented End...

City Council Update: Turner Resigns From Ward 1 Seat A, Successor to Be Chosen in November Election

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Councilor Patricia Turner (Ward 1 / Seat A) resigned...

Mel Brooks Returns to The Rochester Opera House, Just in Time for Spooky Season!

Get ready for music, madness, and mayhem with the Broadway hit Young Frankenstein! Based...

Watch: City Council – 10/07/25

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