Planning for improvements at Edgerton Park and R-Center, Lightfoot R-Center, and LaGrange Park
In September, we had fun-filled “Evenings in the Park” at each site to talk to neighbors about their thoughts.
We gathered lots of
ideas and preferences about how the parks could be improved.
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In May, we will conduct public meetings to review two design
options for each site.
Please join us either in-person or online at the following
meetings:
Review of Edgerton Park Designs
Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus Street, Rochester 14608
May 7: In-person 4:30-6:00 p.m. – OR –
Online 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Public Informational Meeting Notice Aviso de Reunión Pública Informativa
Review of Lightfoot Park & R-Center Designs
Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint Street, Rochester 14608
May 8: In-person 4:30-6:00 p.m. – OR –
Online 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Public Informational Meeting Notice
Aviso de Reunión Pública Informativa
Review of La Grange Park Designs
Virgil Grissom School No. 7, 31 Bryan Street, 14613
May 15: In-person 4:30-6:00 p.m. – OR –
Online 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Public Informational Meeting Notice
Aviso de Reunión Pública Informativa
If you can’t attend the meetings, the presentation and
design options will be available after each meeting with links to provide
feedback.
Project Background:
The City is conducting master planning services for three City-owned properties containing parkland and recreational facilities. The sites have future planned physical improvements, and the work will be guided by a master plan for each site.
The project will include schematic design, cost estimating, community engagement, and master planning for three sites. The schematic designs will focus on enhancing the usability, functionality, safety and accessibility of the three parks for all users.
Location:
The following sites are included in the project:
- Edgerton Park and R-Center, 41 Backus Street, Rochester, 14608;
- Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint Street, Rochester, 14608; and
- La Grange Park, 455 La Grange Avenue, Rochester, 14613.
Schedule:
The project started in Late Spring 2023 and the park master plans will be complete by Summer 2024.
This work is being led by the City of Rochester’s Department of Environmental Services - Bureau of Architecture and Engineering in partnership with the Department of Recreation and Human Services. To learn more about the current design efforts, contact the City’s Design Project Manager, Ellen Micoli Soffa, R.L.A. Ellen.Soffa@cityofrochester.gov.