In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation on Friday, Aug. 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 at 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.
– 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. (Closes at 5:30 p.m.)
– 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., from11 a.m. to7 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., from12 noon to8:30p.m.
Adams Street R–Center Pool:
85 AdamsSt., from12 noon to7p.m.
Trenton and Pamela Jackson R–Center Pool:
485 N.ClintonAve., from12 noon to7p.m.
City Branch Libraries:
For location hours visit https://roccitylibrary.org/location/.
-Arnett Branch310 Arnett Blvd.(585)428–8214;
-Central Library of Rochester &Monroe County115 SouthAve.(585)428–7300;
-Charlotte Branch3557 LakeAve.(585)428–8216;
-Frederick Douglass Community Library971 SouthAve.(585)428–8206;
-Lincoln Branch851 JosephAve.(585)428–8210;
-Lyell Branch956 LyellAve.(585)428–8218;
Maplewood Community Library414 LexingtonAve.(Temporary Location)(585)428–8220;
-Monroe Branch809 MonroeAve.(585)428–8202;
Phillis Wheatley Community Library33 Dr.Samuel McCree Way(585)428–8212;
-Sully Branch530 WebsterAve.(585)428–8208;
-Winton Branch611 N.Winton Rd.(585)428–8204
Residents are reminded to take precautions during hot weather to care for themselves and their families.For tips on staying cool visit www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepared-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.
