City of Rochester
News Release
(Thursday, July 6, 2023) – The City has enacted a Cool Sweep today in anticipation of forecasted high temperatures. Residents can beat the heat at the City’s air-conditioned libraries and R-Centers and cool off at City pools and spray parks.
Durand Eastman Beach and the pool at the Trenton & Pamela Jackson R-Center will open for the season on July 10.
R-Centers (8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
- Adams, 85 Adams St.
- Avenue D, 200 Avenue D
- Carter, 500 Carter St.
- Frederick Douglass, 999 South Ave.
- Edgerton, 41 Backus St.
- Willie W. Lightfoot, 271 Flint St.
- David F. Gantt, 700 North St.,
- Trenton & Pamela Jackson, 485 N. Clinton Ave.
- Thomas P. Ryan, 530 Webster Ave.
- Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope, 524 Campbell St.
City Branch Libraries (visit https://roccitylibrary.org/location/ for individual location hours)
- Arnett Branch, 310 Arnett Blvd., (585) 428-8214
- Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County, 115 South Ave., (585) 428-7300
- Charlotte Branch, 3557 Lake Ave., (585) 428-8216
- Frederick Douglass Community Library, 971 South Ave., (585) 428-8206
- Lyell Branch, 956 Lyell Ave., (585) 428-8218
- Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave., (585) 428-8220
- Monroe Branch, 809 Monroe Ave., (585) 428-8202
- Phillis Wheatley Community Library, 33 Dr, Samuel McCree Way, (585) 428-8212
- Sully Branch, 530 Webster Ave., (585) 428-8208
- Winton Branch, 611 N. Winton Rd., (585) 428-8204
Swimming Opportunities
- Genesee Valley Park Pool, 131 Elmwood Ave., 12 to 8 p.m.
- Adams Street R-Center Pool, 85 Adams St., 12 to 6 p.m.
Spray Parks (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St.
- Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.
- David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.
- Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.
- Roxie Ann Sinkler R-Center, 75 Grover St.
- Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope, 524 Campbell St.
Spray Features (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. (at the play area)
- Fourth and Peck Playground, Corner of Fourth and Peck Streets
- Troup Street Park, Troup Street and Van Auker Street (between Reynolds Street and Ford Street)
Families are reminded to take precautions during the hot weather to care for themselves and their families. For tips on staying cool, visit www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/heat-wave-safety.html.
For tips on keeping pets cool during heat waves, visit https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips.
Cool Sweep is supported by a grant from RG&E and the Avangrid Foundation.
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The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of Rochester.