City of Rochester
News Release
(Friday, June 25, 2010) — Three recreation center pools, five high school pools and several on-demand spray parks will open on Monday, June 28, to help you beat the heat this summer. Durand Eastman Beach and Genesee Valley Park opened earlier this season.
Recreation Center Pools – opening June 28 (9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
o Flint Street Recreation Center, 271 Flint St. (June 28 through Aug. 20) 428-7001
o Avenue D Recreation Center, 200 Avenue D (June 28 through Aug. 20) 428-7934
These two pools are shallow, in-ground outdoor pools and offer free beginner-level swim lessons on weekday mornings (register at pools or call 428-7888 for more information). Open swim at these centers take place noon to 7 p.m. every weekday. These pools are open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and are closed Sundays.
o Adams Street Pool, 85 Adams St. (June 28 through Aug. 21) 428-7456
Adams St. is an indoor pool that includes both shallow and deep ends. Free lessons for both beginner and advanced levels are available on weekday mornings (register at the pool or call 428-7888 for more information). Open swim is at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
There are many other programs offered at these pools. For a full schedule, go to www.cityofrochester.gov/recreation and select Flint St., Avenue D, Adams Community Center and Pool.
Spray Parks
Several spray parks will be open daily from dawn to dusk beginning June 28. These are on-demand sites that will be available at any time during open hours. Locations of Spray Park Sites are:
o Manhattan Square Park, 353 Court St.(at the play area, NOT in the main fountain)
o Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St.(not available until July 5 week)
o North Street Community Center, 700 North St.
o Humboldt Recreation Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.
o Fourth and Peck Park, Fourth and Peck St.
o Troup Street Park and Playground, Troup St.
o Carter Street Recreation Center, 500 Carter St.
High School Pools
Five high school pools will also open Monday. The pools are located at:
o Benjamin Franklin High School, 950 Norton St., #13 entrance
o Douglass Preparatory High School, 940 Fernwood Park, tennis court side entrance
o James Monroe High School, 164 Alexander St., Pear St. entrance
o John Marshall High School, 180 Ridgeway Ave., Avis entrance
o Wilson Foundation Academy at Madison, 200 Genesee St., McCree Way entrance
Free Summer Swim Lessons will be held at the high school pools Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required. Register by calling 428-7888. Adult laps will be Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m. During this time there is also a parent and child swim (one Adult must accompany each child under six years old). Flotation devices are allowed.) Open swim sessions take place Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Group usage is available on selected Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
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News Media: For more information, contact John Kerr, Director of Aquatics and Athletics at 202-1230 or 428-7888.