City of Rochester
News Release
(Friday, June 27, 2014) – Mayor Lovely Warren announced today that the first Cool Sweep operation of the summer will be enacted on Monday, June 30, to provide residents with opportunities to get relief from the heat with cooling sprays from fire hydrants, extended hours at City pools, Durand Eastman Beach and spray parks.
Cool Sweep—presented by RG&E—is the City’s annual public safety and customer service program triggered when the forecast calls for temperatures to reach 85 degrees.
“Cool Sweep provides relief from the high temperatures for all city residents,” said Mayor Warren. “Kids and families can beat the heat and have fun doing it at our many swimming sites, spray parks and hydrants.”
“RG&E is pleased to again partner with the City of Rochester to offer residents opportunities to cool down when temperatures become oppressive,” said Mark S. Lynch, president and CEO of NYSEG and RG&E. “We commend the City and Mayor Warren for offering Cool Sweep and encourage residents to take advantage of these opportunities and stay healthy and safe this summer by staying cool.”
Cool Sweep operations take place at the following locations and times:
Hydrant Locations (noon to 4 p.m.):
• School No. 22 parking lot, 27 Zimbrich St.;
• School No. 41 parking lot, 279 W. Ridge Rd.;
• Roxie A. Sinkler Recreation Center, 75 Grover St.;
• Baden Park gateway, Vienna Street
Spray Parks (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.):
• Carter Street Community Center, 500 Carter St.;
• Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St.;
• Humboldt Community Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.;
• David F. Gantt Community Center, 700 North St.;
• Thomas P. Ryan Community Center, 530 Webster Ave.;
Spray Features (not a full spray park) (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.):
• Fourth and Peck Playground, corner of Fourth and Peck Streets;
• MLK Park at Manhattan Square, 25 Manhattan Square Dr.;
• Troup Street Park, Troup and Van Auker Streets.
Swimming Opportunities:
• Adams Street Community Center Pool, 85 Adams St., noon to 9 p.m.
• Avenue D Community Center Pool, 200 Avenue D, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Durand Eastman Beach, 1000 Lakeshore Blvd. Lot A only, Lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Franklin High School (Monday – Friday only, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Flint Street Community Center Pool, 271 Flint St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Genesee Valley Park Pool, 131 Elmwood Ave., noon to 9 p.m.
• Northeast/Northwest Preparatory School at Frederick Douglas High School, 940 Fernwood Park. (Monday – Friday only, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Marshall High School Pool, 180 Ridgeway Ave (Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Monroe High School Pool, 164 Alexander St., (Monday – Friday only, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy, 200 Genesee St., (Monday – Friday only, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
The 2014 Cool Sweep season will conclude on Saturday, August 30 and Cool Sweeps do not take place on Sundays, July 4 or Labor Day.
When temperatures are forecasted to be 90 degrees and above, a Cool Sweep-Heat Emergency will be initiated. During a Heat Emergency, the Cool Sweep program extends into City branch library locations and the Carter Street Community Center, where residents can stay in an air conditioned building.
For more information on Cool Sweep and Cool Sweep-Heat Emergency hours and locations, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/coolsweep or call the Genesee Valley Park Pool at 428-7888.
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News Media: For more information, contact Communications Director Christine Christopher at 428-7135.