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 will be open from 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.
Other swimming locations include:
Genesee Valley Park Pool from noon to 8:30 p.m.;
Adams Street R-Center Pool from noon to 7 p.m.;
Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center Pool from noon to 7 p.m.
City Branch Libraries are also available; for location hours visit https://roccitylibrary.org/location/.
Branch locations include:
Arnett Branch;
Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County;
Charlotte Branch;
Frederick Douglass Community Library;
Lincoln Branch;
Lyell Branch;
Maplewood Community Library;
Monroe Branch;
Phillis Wheatley Community Library;
Sully Branch.
Residents are reminded to take precautions during hot weather for themselves and their families by visiting www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-preprare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/heat-wave-safety.html for tips on staying cool.
For tips on keeping pets cool during heat waves visit https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips.
