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Jul 2, 2024
Emergency Management

Mayor Evans declares Cool Sweep for July 3–5

Web graphic for City of Rochester's Cool Sweep.

In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Wednesday, July 3, through Friday, July 5. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be open for extended hours so residents can remain safe and comfortable.     

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. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. All R-Centers will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

  • 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.
  • Rochester Community Sports Complex (RCSC), 460 Oak St. (Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday)


Spray Parks: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. While R-Centers will be closed July 4, Spray Parks will remain open.

  • 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. (Now open)

Spray Features: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Daily, 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. (On July 4, open from 12 noon to 6 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. (On July 4, open from 12 noon to 5 p.m.)
  • Adams Street R-Center Pool, 85 Adams St., 12 noon to 7 p.m. (Closed Thursday, July 4)
  • Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center Pool, 485 N. Clinton Ave., 12 noon to 7 p.m. (Closed Thursday, July 4)    


City Branch Libraries: On Wednesday, July 3, when temperatures are projected to reach 90°, Arnett, Lincoln and Winton Branches will offer extended hours until 9 p.m. All libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July 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

Residents are reminded to take precautions during the hot weather to care for themselves and their families. 

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