Commissioner's Message
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| Luis Burgos, Commissioner |
Welcome to the Department of Recreation and Youth Services (DRYS). DRYS is an integral part of the Mayor's vision to be the best mid-sized city through youth and family programs and services; all done with a focus on customer service excellence. Our continued goal is to enhance the City of Rochester through youth initiatives such as recreation and youth employment programs.
Our recreation and community centers provide the best recreation program opportunities you will find anywhere. We promote asset development and safe havens. Our Youth Services and Office of Employment Bureaus is a leader in providing education, employment and training, job development, creation and technical assistance to Rochester's youth and their families.
Our aspiration for keeping youth safe is accomplished by providing outreach workers on the streets through our Pathways to Peace program. Pathways to Peace helps channel young city residents toward an array of community
resources to prevent youth violence.
Thank you for taking the time to visit the City of Rochester’s Web site.
About the Department of Recreation and Youth Services
DRYS covers a multitude of services such as providing youth with opportunities for employment, recreational educational activities, sports and anti-gang intervention. In addition, we operate the much-admired Public Market, located in the heart of Rochester attracting hundreds of people to shop during summer, spring, fall, or winter.
Commissioner's Office
Bureau of Recreation
Bureau of Youth Services
Office of Employment Opportunities
Public Market