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Aquatics: Swimming programs, pools, spray parks, beaches

The City offers a wide array of aquatic amenities and programs, including beaches, an Olympic-sized outdoor pool, several spray-play areas and year-round indoor pools. Programs include swim and boating lessons, organized water sports and parent-and-child events. 

Browse the latest R-Guide and register for aquatics offerings, including free swim lessons for City of Rochester residents, on R-Central today!

The Genesee Valley Sports Complex offers an Olympic-sized outdoor pool. 

Genesee Valley Park

Outdoor Pool-Closed for the Season.

 

Indoor Pools Winter Schedule

Adams R-Center Pool     85 Adams St 

Open Swim:

Mon  4:15-6:00

Tues 4:15-6:00        Lap Lane open 6:00-6:45

Wed  4:15-6:00

Thur.  4:15-6:00       Lap Lane open 6:00-6:45

Fri     4:15-6:45

Sat 12-3pm

Jackson R-Center Pool     485 N. Clinton Ave

Open Swim: 

Mon 4:00-6:30pm

Tues 4:00-6:30pm                                 

Wed 4:00-7:30pm

Thurs. 4:00-6:30pm

Fri 4:00-7:30pm 

Sat 12-3pm

Senior Swim 

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-12pm 

 

Winter Youth Swim Lesson

The City of Rochester offers Red Cross Levels 1-6

Winter/Spring swim lessons will begin on March 22, 2025  at Adams & Jackson R-Center: Online registrations through R-Central. 

During their swim lessons, children will spend time on the following six levels:

  • Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
  • Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills.
  • Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
  • Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills.
  • Level 5: Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers.
  • Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency: Students will learn to swim with ease and efficiency, and gain the ability to swim smoothly over greater distances.

Jackson R-Center -Saturday 10am-11:30am depending on level

Adams R-Center - Saturday 10am-11:30am depending on leve

Adult Swim Lessons

Jackson R-Center Thursdays 7:00-7:45pm, April 3-May 15, 2025

Adams R-Center Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm, April 1-May 13, 2005

Lifeguard Training 

Full Lifeguard Class

Feb 20th-22th 9:30am-1:30pm, Adams R-Center Pool (These Classes are ONLY for those applying to work for the City of Rochester)

April 14th-18th 9:30am-1:30pm, Adams R-Center Pool (These Classes are ONLY for those applying to work for the City of Rochester)

Recertification Class (Must have current Certification)

May 22nd-24th 3pm-8pm, Adams R-Center Pool (These Classes are ONLY for those applying to work for the City of Rochester)

May 29 and May 30th 4pm-8pm, Adams R-Center Pool (These Classes are ONLY for those applying to work for the City of Rochester)

 

Spray Parks-Closed for the Season

The City of Rochester operates seven spray parks and three parks with spray features to help keep residents cool on the hottest days. 

 

Beaches-Closed for the Season

Find beach area information below:

For daily beach conditions, call the Monroe County Beach Information Line at (585) 753-5887. The hotline is updated each morning.

Call for Lifeguards

The City of Rochester is always seeking lifeguards for seasonal employment. Red Cross certification via lifeguard and water safety classes are available. For more information, call (585) 428-9891.

Rochester Rapids

The Rochester Rapids Swim Team is committed to developing a culture of life-long involvement in swimming by providing youth in and around the City of Rochester with the finest opportunities for competition and community involvement through the sport of swimming.  Visit Rochester Rapids for more information.