Rochester Reporter

In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation on Tuesday, July 9. 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.

- Edgerton, 41 Backus St.

- 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.)

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 at the play area (Closes at 8 p.m.),353 Court Street

- Fourth and Peck Playground at Corner of Fourth and Peck Streets

- Troup Street Park between Reynolds Street and Ford Street

Swimming Opportunities:

Durand Eastman Beach at 1342 Lakeshore Blvd., from 11 a.m.to 7 p.m.; For daily water conditions and to ensure the beach is open for swimming call Monroe County Beach Information Line at (585)753–5887.The hotline is updated each morning.

Genesee Valley Park Pool at 131 Elmwood Ave., from noon to 8:30 p.m.;

Adams Street Center Pool at 85 Adams Street from noon to 7p .m.;

Trenton & Pamela Jackson Center Pool at 485 N.Clinton Avenue from noon to 7p .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 Avenue(585)428–7300;

Charlotte Branch ,3557 Lake Avenue(585)428–8216;

Frederick Douglass Community Library ,971 South Avenue(585)428–8206;

Lyell Branch ,956 Lyell Avenue(585)428–8218;

Monroe Branch ,809 Monroe Avenue(585)428–8202;

Phillis Wheatley Community Library ,33 Dr.Samuel McCree Way(585)428–8212;

Sully Branch ,530 Webster Avenue(585)428–8208;Winton Branch611 N.Winton Road,(585)428 –8204

Residents are reminded to take precautions during hot weather 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