Parks & Playgrounds
The City of Rochester maintains over 125 parks covering more than 4500 acres. Swimming is available at two outdoor pools and two swimming beaches.
The city also operates three 18-hole golf courses and 1 executive 9 hole course, over 100+ miles of trails/path are in the system, 32 tennis courts, 6 pickelball courts, 34 horseshoe courts, 20 picnic shelters, 5 cross country ski trails, 88 playgrounds, 54 ball diamonds, 15 basketball courts, 19 sand volleyball courts, 2 archery range, 2 Frisbee golf courses and 3 dog parks.
Hours
Section 9-16-13
In general, parks are open from 5 am through 11 pm each day. The Park Board may set different hours for individual parks indicated at all entrances.
Golf Prohibited
Section 9-16-14
Hitting golf balls is prohibited in city parks except at the city’s four municipal golf courses.
Alcoholic Beverages
Section 9-16-17
It is unlawful to possess alcohol in a park in containers greater than 2 gallons (no kegs) without an appropriate liquor license. Additionally, no alcoholic beverages are allowed in Mayo Park, Foster-Arends Park, Central Park, Kutzky Park, Slatterly Park or Bear Creek Park without a permit approved by the Park Board.
Down by the Riverside Concert Series Regulations
Section 5-19-32
Smoking is prohibited in public places; places of work; outdoor dining or bar areas; and within 15 feet of entrances, exits, open windows and ventilation intakes.