City of Rochester Declares Cool Sweep July 3–5

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Wednesday, July 3, through Friday, July 5. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be open for 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. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. All R-Centers will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

• 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.
• Rochester Community Sports Complex (RCSC), 460 Oak St. (Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday)

Spray Parks: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. While R-Centers will be closed July 4, Spray Parks will remain open.

• 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.
• Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope, 524 Campbell St.
• Humboldt R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave. (Now open)

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

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. at the play area (Closes at 8 p.m.)
• Fourth and Peck Playground, Corner of Fourth and Peck Streets
• Troup Street Park, Troup Street and Van Auker Street (between Reynolds Street and Ford Street)

Swimming Opportunities

• Durand Eastman Beach, 1342 Lakeshore Blvd., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (On July 4, open from 12 noon to 6 p.m.); For daily water conditions and to ensure the beach is open for swimming, call the Monroe County Beach Information Line at (585) 753-5887. The hotline is updated each morning.
• Genesee Valley Park Pool, 131 Elmwood Ave., 12 noon to 8:30 p.m. (On July 4, open from 12 noon to 5 p.m.)
• Adams Street R-Center Pool, 85 Adams St., 12 noon to 7 p.m. (Closed Thursday, July 4)
• Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center Pool, 485 N. Clinton Ave., 12 noon to 7 p.m. (Closed Thursday, July 4)

City Branch Libraries: On Wednesday, July 3, when temperatures are projected to reach 90°, Arnett, Lincoln and Winton Branches will offer extended hours until 9 p.m. All libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
For more information on other location hours, visit https://roccitylibrary.org/location/.

• Arnett Branch, 310 Arnett Blvd., (585) 428-8214;
• Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County, 115 South Ave., (585) 428-7300;
• Charlotte Branch, 3557 Lake Ave., (585) 428-8216;
• Frederick Douglass Community Library, 971 South Ave., (585) 428-8206;
• Lyell Branch, 956 Lyell Ave., (585) 428-8218
• Monroe Branch, 809 Monroe Ave., (585) 428-8202;
• Phillis Wheatley Community Library, 33 Dr, Samuel McCree Way, (585) 428-8212;
• Sully Branch, 530 Webster Ave., (585) 428-8208;
• Winton Branch, 611 N. Winton Rd., (585) 428-8204

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.

Source: City of Rochester