Rochester Reporter

In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation on Monday, Aug. 5. 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.

- 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. (Open 8:30 a.m. to 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

Spray Features:

9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

- Fourth and Peck Playground

- Troup Street Park

Swimming Opportunities:

Durand Eastman Beach

Genesee Valley Park Pool

Adams Street R-Center Pool

Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center Pool

City Branch Libraries:

For location hours visit https://roccitylibrary.org/location/.

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.