Rochester, MN

Rolling Green playground renovation Open House

Opportunities for feedback on improvements at Rolling Green Park

Park Department seeks feedback on Skate Park improvements

Online survey open through Jan 16

Eagle Ridge Playground Renovation

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input on playground renovations at Eagle Ridge Park

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department joined the ranks of 200 elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)...

Rochester receives Urban and Community Forest Grant

$1 million Urban and Community Forest Grant awarded to City by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service

Due to Construction, Soldiers Field East Playground Temporarily Closing

With safety a top priority, the Soldiers Field East Playground, also known as Roy Sutherland Playground, will close starting September 18, 2023 for approximately two weeks. Depending on the construction schedule, this closure may be extended.

Soldiers Field Memorial Park Project Closures, Changes and Updates

As a part of the $22 million dollar investment being made in new features and improvements at Soldiers Field Memorial Park, work will commence September 18, 2023 on the Southwest Trail where the existing trail from 6th Avenue to Memorial Parkway will be reconstructed, and a new trail constructed...

City of Rochester to Host Cascade Lake Community Celebration as New Park Amenities are Completed

The Parks & Recreation Department, Rochester Public Library and Rochester Civic Music will join other City departments and community partners for a Cascade Lake Community Celebration on September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cascade Lake Park. This event is free to attend, will highlight...

Playground updates at Slatterly Park

Construction begins the week of September 11

Upgrades to Allendale Park sports courts

Construction will begin the week of September 11

City of Rochester’s Natural Landscape Permit Now Available Online

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Natural Landscape permit application is available online. The tall grass and weed ordinance is enforced when weeds are over 12 inches in height and/or noxious weeds are present. The Natural Landscape permit allows homeowners to plant native...

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Controlled Archery Hunt as a Part of the Deer Management Approach

The Rochester Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Rochester Archery Club to implement a controlled archery hunt this fall in several parks throughout the city. The Archery Club will assist by administering the registration for the hunt. The Parks and Recreation Department will...

City of Rochester Provides Update on Parks & Recreation Restroom Closures

Update as of 11:40 AM Tuesday, June 27, 2023: The restrooms at Slatterly, Gamehaven, Essex and Cook Parks have reopened.

Rochester asks residents to help water trees planted since 2020

Residents encouraged to water trees planted within the last 3 years.

New Attractions and Traditional Favorites at This Year's 4th Fest Independence Day Celebration, Rochester, Minnesota’s Official 4th of July Celebration.

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department and Rochester Parks Foundation Celebrate Completed Splash Pad

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department and the Rochester Parks Foundation will celebrate the opening of the Lincolnshire Splash Pad (5276 Members Pkwy NW) on June 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with a brief program and gathering. The Rochester Parks Foundation raised over $37,000 from...

City of Rochester Receives Donation of 40 “Tree Trust” Trees

40 donated trees will be planted at Southern Woods Park on June 5. The trees were donated by Penz Subaru via the Tree Trust organization.

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Opening of Silver Lake Pool & Beaches for Summer Season

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department shares details on several options for outdoor aquatics this summer. This includes one outdoor pool, as well as two public beaches. The beaches will open on May 27 and the Silver Lake Pool is scheduled to open on June 3, 2023. Soldiers Field...

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Seeks Community Feedback on Urban Dog Park

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with the Park Board, is exploring the options for a 5,000 – 8,000 square foot dog park in either Cook Park or Kutzky Park. A new dog park, be it in Cook Park or Kutzky Park, would likely be created by the end of 2023 and funded...

“No Mow May”

Yard signs are available for residents and business owners participating in “No Mow May.”