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Jul 15, 2024
Weather

Mayor Evans Declares Cool Sweep Heat Emergency for July 15-16

Child at a Spray Park

(Monday, July 15, 2024) – In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Monday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 16. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended hours.

Residents can escape the heat in the City’s air-conditioned R-Centers and libraries or cool off at a City pool, spray park or the Durand Eastman Beach during the following schedules:                                                                                               

R-Centers: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 

  • Adams, 85 Adams St.
  • Avenue D, 200 Avenue D
  • Carter, 500 Carter St.
  • Frederick Douglass, 999 South Ave.
  • 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.
  • Edgerton, 41 Backus St. 
  • Rochester Community Sports Complex (RCSC), 460 Oak St. (Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

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. 
  • Adams Street R-Center Pool, 85 Adams St., 12 noon to 7 p.m. 

  • Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center Pool, 485 N. Clinton Ave., 12 noon to 7 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;

Residents 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.