Cool Sweep: Relief from Summer Heat

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In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures on Monday, Aug. 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 27, Mayor Malik D. Evans reminds city residents that City pools, Durand Eastman Beach, library branches, and spray parks and features are available so residents can remain safe and comfortable.

R-Centers are closed in preparation for fall programming beginning Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Residents can escape the heat in City pools and spray parks, Durand Eastman Beach, and library branches during the following schedules: 

Spray Parks: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

• 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.
• Hope R-Center, 524 Campbell St.
• Humboldt R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.

Spray Features: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. at the play area (Closes at 8 p.m.)
• 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)                                                                                 

Swimming Opportunities

• Durand Eastman Beach, 1342 Lakeshore Blvd., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; For daily water conditions and to ensure the beach is open for swimming, call the Monroe County Beach Information Line at (585) 753-5887. The hotline is updated each morning.
• Genesee Valley Park Pool, 131 Elmwood Ave., 12 noon to 8:30 p.m.

City Branch Libraries: 

For 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;
• Lincoln Branch, 851 Joseph Ave., (585) 428-8210;
• Lyell Branch, 956 Lyell Ave., (585) 428-8218;
• Maplewood Community Library, 414 Lexington Ave. (Temporary Location), (585) 428-8220;
• 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.