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- 03/31/2022 4:04 PM
Community Meeting to be Held Regarding Proposed Silver Lake Sediment Removal, Trail Safety Improvements, and Park Revitalization
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with Mayor Kim Norton, will hold a community meeting on April 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Development Services & Infrastructure Center (DSIC), which is located at 4001 West River Pkwy. Those who plan to attend should enter the...
- 03/29/2022 12:52 PM
Alternative Route Recommended for Accessing Gamehaven Park Due to Olmsted County Road Construction Project
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is recommending residents and visitors use St. Bridget Road/50th Street SE to access Gamehaven Park. This comes as Olmsted County completes a road project on 45th Street SE, which is a part of the larger project for County Road 101.
- 02/04/2022 8:30 AM
Parks & Recreation Department to Work with Community Volunteers to Manage Resident Geese Population
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation teammates will work with community volunteers for a second year to control the resident geese population.
- 12/27/2021 12:21 PM
Soldiers Field Memorial Park Master Plan Update Process Begins
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department has started the Soldiers Field Memorial Park Master Plan update process, which will build off the Master Plan developed in 2014. Over the last five years, the City has nearly finished implementing the recommendations from the 2014 Master...
- 12/02/2021 9:00 AM
Grant Awarded for Universally Accessible Expansion at Cascade Lake Regional Park
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department will receive $379,000 from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to support an inclusive expansion to the nature playground at Cascade Lake Regional Park.
- 10/05/2021 8:56 AM
Driftless Disc Course at Gamehaven Park to Open to the Public on October 8, 2021
The Rochester Parks & Recreation department is pleased to announce the Driftless Disc course at Gamehaven Park will be open to the public for play starting on October 8, 2021. The course includes a 9-hole recreational course and an 18-hole championship caliber course. The request for the opening...
- 10/04/2021 12:36 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Receives Grant to Support Repair Work on Historic Plummer Water Tower
The Parks & Recreation Department was notified that it has received a grant to support restoration of Plummer Water Tower. In total, the project to complete the historic repair is approximately $785,000. It is funded by the Save America's Treasures grant program, through the Historic...
- 08/25/2021 3:26 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Temporary Closure of Cascade Lake Beach
The Parks & Recreation Department has been testing the water at Cascade Lake and the bacteria levels were elevated. With the health and safety of all park users in mind, Parks & Recreation has voluntarily closed the beach until test results return to an acceptable level.
- 08/11/2021 7:50 AM
Community Members Encouraged to Participate in Survey for City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department
In 2015-2016, the City of Rochester developed a Parks & Recreation System Plan to help guide future improvements to make sure the facilities, programs, and amenities offered meet community needs, and to make sure that improvements were economically sustainable over the next 20 year period.
- 07/20/2021 2:37 PM
Mining Complete at Cascade Lake and Beach Now Open Seven Days a Week
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department shares that the mining activities that had been taking place at Cascade Lake are now complete. The beach and water will now be open seven days a week until Labor Day.
- 07/20/2021 8:10 AM
Hey now, Smash Mouth is coming to Rochester, MN! This Sunday night July 25th at 7 PM in Mayo Park, with Rochester's own Push & Turn . Week #3 of the Think Bank Down by the Riverside FREE Series
Down by the Riverside is back!! The third of six events in the series will take place this Sunday night, July 25 at 7 PM in Mayo Park. A FREE concert from Smash Mouth and Rochester's own Push & Turn. It's '90s Night at the Think Bank Down by the Riverside FREE Concert Series! Presented by the City o
- 07/19/2021 9:20 AM
Community Members Encouraged to Participate in Random Sample Survey for City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department
In 2015-2016, the City of Rochester developed a Parks & Recreation System Plan to help guide future improvements to make sure the facilities, programs, and amenities offered meet community needs, and to make sure that improvements were economically sustainable over the next 20 year period.
- 07/14/2021 9:07 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Receives Grant for New Splash Pad
The City of Rochester receives a $195,000 grant through the State of Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Grant Program, which is administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This grant will support the new splash pad, a free, fun amenity in Lincolnshire Park.
- 06/24/2021 8:15 AM
Fireworks, music, and more at 4th Fest, Rochester's Independence Day Celebration.
The City of Rochester, MN, Rochester Parks & Recreation, and Rochester Civic Music present 4th Fest, Rochester's Independence Day Celebration at Soldiers Field Park (300 7th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902), on July 4, 2021 starting at 4:30 p.m.
- 06/10/2021 2:49 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Reopening and Opening of Soldiers Field and Silver Lake Pools
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation department has announced that Soldiers Field Pool will reopen and Silver Lake Pool will open on June 14, 2021. This comes after the City announced a temporary closer due to safety concerns.
- 06/09/2021 5:56 AM
With Safety as a Top Priority, City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Temporary Closure of Soldiers Field and Silver Lake Pools
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation department has announced that with safety as a top priority, Soldiers Field Pool would be temporarily closed starting June 9, 2021 and Silver Lake Pool will delay opening until City teammates can work with community partners to address safety concerns that...
- 05/27/2021 1:27 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Announces Opening of Outdoor Pools & Beaches for Summer Season
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department shares details on several options for outdoor aquatics this summer. Community members will have the opportunity to enjoy any of the possibilities without cost, as there is free admission for 2021.
- 04/02/2021 1:10 PM
Parks & Recreation Department to Work with Community Volunteers to Manage Geese Population
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation teammates will work with a wildlife management contractor and community volunteers to initiate some goose mitigation strategies approved by the Park Board last year.
- 03/24/2021 10:36 AM
Virtual Community Meeting to Shape Rochester’s Urban Forest Master Plan
The Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) project provides a forum for community engagement, a shared vision, and a strategic, long-term road map for the management of Rochester’s urban forest resources. Community members are encouraged to join for an informational and engaging virtual public meeting...
- 03/24/2021 9:15 AM
Community Feedback Sought for Future Splash Pads
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to start construction on Rochester’s first splash pad later this year. A second splash pad is planned to begin construction in 2022. Community members are being asked to provide their feedback via an online survey and virtual open...