Rochester, MN

City Parks and Trail System See Improvements Via Parks & Recreation Department Conservation Corp Program

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department worked with five community partners by way of the Rochester Conservation Corps to provide employment for 87 under or unemployed community members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The groups assisted Parks & Recreation teammates with...

City of Rochester recreational activities suspended by Executive Order

City recreational activities are suspended as part of new statewide restrictions. All recreational activities at The Recreation Center, Graham Arena Complex and the National Volleyball Center are canceled through December 18, 2020.

Virtual Open House for the Silver Lake Dredging and Dam Modification Project

The City of Rochester has launched a Virtual Open House and Public Engagement Portal for the Silver Lake Dredging and Dam Modification Project. The public is encouraged to learn more about the project and provide feedback.

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department to Host Virtual Open House for Urban Forest Master Plan Project

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department is in the process of building an Urban Forest Master Plan to guide the management and growth of the urban forest for years to come. The City and project team will host two virtual open house opportunities for community members to engage and...

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City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Launch of Urban Forest Master Plan Project

The urban forest is comprised of all the trees that exist on both public and private property. Currently, tree canopy coverage city wide is 28%. The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department is in the process of building an Urban Forest Master Plan to guide the management and growth...

Parks & Recreation Department Announce Community Partners for Conservation Corp Program

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department is pleased to announce multiple community partners have agreed to assist with staffing for the Rochester Conservation Corps, which is meant to support those impacted by COVID-19 and who are currently unemployed or underemployed. The City...

Parks & Recreation Department Seek Community Partners for Conservation Corp Program

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department is seeking community partners to assist with staffing for the Rochester Conservation Corps, which is meant to support those impacts by COVID-19 and who are currently unemployed or underemployed. The Rochester Conservation Corp will focus on...

New - 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.

Cascade Lake Beach to Reopen on August 7, 2020 following Improved Water Quality Tests

The Parks & Recreation Department voluntarily closed Cascade Lake beach following elevated bacteria levels present in test taken on July 28 and July 29, 2020. A sample was taken on August 3 and again on August 5 and levels have returned to an acceptable level. Cascade Lake beach will reopen on Aug

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announce Temporary Closure of Cascade Lake Beach

The Parks & Recreation Department has been testing the water at Cascade Lake and the bacteria levels were elevated this past week. Due to the levels, warning signs were posted. The water was tested again on July 28, 2020 and the bacteria results received on July 29, 2020 were considerably higher...

TEEN & ADULT LAP SWIMMING AT REC CENTER

STARTING MONDAY, JULY 20TH... TEENS (13+) MAY RESERVE A LANE ALONG WITH ADULTS (MON, WED & FRIDAYS) 1PM-2PM SESSION ONLY. STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES!! TO RESERVE A LANE - CALL (SAME DAY) 8:30AM - 11:00AM (507)328-2500

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Tall Grass and Weed Ordinance Changes for 2020 Summer and Fall

Rochester Parks & Recreation Department announced that the Tall Grass and Weed Ordinance will now only include noxious weeds from June 2020-October 2020. Noxious weeds that are monitored include all species listed on the control and eradicate lists on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website.

New Improvements at Cascade Lake Park Now Open

New amenities at Cascade lake Park are now open and ready to be enjoyed by the public. The recently completed work moves the park another step closer to the planned vision that began over 25 years ago.

A letter to our community

While recognizing there is no one shared experience of the last week across our nation, state, or community, it is clear to see this is a very painful time for many in our city.

Rochester Parks and Recreation Department Announces Facility and Maintenance Changes for Summer

The Rochester Parks and Recreation Department announced that parks play structures and playgrounds are now open. This includes the skate park at Silver Lake Park. Playgrounds and the skate park will not be sanitized and users can play at their own risk. Users are encouraged to wash hands before..

City of Rochester Parks Department to open additional golf courses and outdoor tennis courts next week

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department announced today that Northern Hills Golf Course will open Wednesday, May 13 with Hadley Creek Golf Course and outdoor tennis courts to open on Friday, May 15.

Soldiers Field and Eastwood Golf Courses to open Saturday

Soldiers Field Golf Course and Eastwood Golf Course will open this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Reservation and purchase procedures at the courses have been modified in light of COVID-19.

Governor Walz lifts restrictions on Minnesota golf courses

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced today that restrictions placed on golf courses will be relaxed effective Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Rochester parks move to “Leave No Trace” waste management model

In alignment with the city’s continued commitment to environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility, Rochester Parks and Recreation is implementing the “Pack In, Pack Out” or “Leave No Trace” model for park waste management.