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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.

Download Fall 2024 Aquatics Schedule flier 

Indoor Pools Fall 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

Jackson R-Center Pool     485 N. Clinton Ave

Open Swim: 

Mon 4:00-6:00pm

Tues 4:00-6:00pm                                 

Wed 4:00-6:30pm

Thurs. 4:00-8:00pm

Fri 4:15-8:00pm 

Senior Swim 

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

 

Adult Water Fitness 

A no-impact, high-intensity water exercise class which promotes cardiovascular endurance, core strength and full range of motion. The winter session offers classes on most Monday evenings and Friday morning from Jan 13 through Apr 28 at the at the Adams Street R-Center, 85 Adams St., and the Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 N. Clinton Ave. Swim level, determined upon registration. Free. Contact Shalom.Singer@cityofrochester.gov.

Winter  Youth Swim Lesson

The City of Rochester offers Red Cross Levels 1-6

Fall swim lessons will begin on January 25, 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 level

Pre-K Swim Lesson age 4-5

Classes begin Monday Feb 3-Mar 25, 2025, 6pm Trenton & Pamela R -Center Pool, Feb 6-Mar 20, 2025, 6pm Adams R-Center Pool

 

Adult Swim Lessons

Jackson R-Center Wednesday's 7:00-7:45pm, Jan 30-Mar 13

Adams R-Center Tuesday's 6:00-6:45pm,  Jan 28-Mar 11

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) 428-7888.

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.