When the City enacts a Cool Sweep in anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, residents can beat the heat at Durand Eastman Beach, the City’s air-conditioned libraries and R-Centers and cool off at City pools and spray parks.
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(Sunday, June 16, 2024) – In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation this coming week. City R-Centers, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be open for extended hours so residents can remain safe and comfortable.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory across the Rochester region for Mon., June 17 through Thurs., June 20 with high temperatures forecasted to reach the mid-90s each day. In response to this forecast, the Rochester City School District will implement its early dismissal schedule for grades PreK through 8 and cancel all after-school activities on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Schools are closed Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Students and residents can escape the heat in the City’s air-conditioned R-Centers and libraries or cool off in a spray park with the following schedule:
R-Centers: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and
2 to 9 p.m. on Monday.
- 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
and Pamela Jackson, 485 N. Clinton Ave.
- Thomas
P. Ryan, 530 Webster Ave.
Students will be served lunches and snacks Tuesday through
Friday, and dinner on Monday.
Registration is required to utilize R-Centers and can completed on-site on walk-in basis or by visiting www.cityofrochester.gov/r-central.
Spray Parks: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Friday;
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
- 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.
- Humboldt
R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.
Water-appropriate footwear, (water shoes, flip flops, etc.) is recommended.
Spray Features: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 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)
City Branch Libraries: During this Cool Sweep
period, Arnett, Lincoln and Winton Branches will offer extended hours until 9
p.m. However, all libraries will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of
the Juneteenth holiday.
For more information on other location hours, visit https://roccitylibrary.org/location/.
- 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
- 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;
During a heat advisory, the National Weather Service recommends residents observe the following precautions and preparations:
“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”
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.