Parks and Playgrounds & Bicycles
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS (507) 328-2525
The City of Rochester maintains over 90 parks covering more than 3500 acres. Swimming is available at two outdoor pools and one lake. The city also operates three 18-hole golf courses , 60+ miles of trails, 42 tennis courts, 35 horseshoe courts, 14 picnic shelters, 3 cross country ski trails, 56 playgrounds, 46 ball diamonds, 11 basketball courts, 18 sand volleyball courts, 1 archery range, 2 Frisbee golf courses and 2 dog parks.
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Dumping
Dumping rubbish or waste of any kind on any parkland property is strictly prohibited.
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Hours
In general, parks are open from 5:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. each day.
The Park Board may set different hours for individual parks indicated at all entrances.
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Golf Prohibited
Hitting golf balls is prohibited except at the city’s three municipal golf courses, the golf learning center, or where allowed by the Park Board.
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Alcoholic Beverages
It is against the law to have alcohol in a park in containers greater than 2 gallons (no kegs) without a special permit.
BICYCLES
The Minnesota Statutes include 8 Rules of the Road.- Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota roads, except where restricted.
- Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in the same direction as traffic.
- Motorists must at all times maintain a three-foot clearance when passing a bicyclist.
- Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as motorists.
- Motorists and bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to each other.
- Bicyclists should signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.
- Lights and reflectors are required at night.
- Bicyclists should always wear helmets.
By following these rules bicyclists and motorists can share the road more safely and enjoyably. After all, bicycle safety is a two-way street.
