ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The City of Rochester is issuing a Cool Sweep for Thursday as New10NBC tracks warm temperatures.
Thursday’s Forecast
We’re tracking dry and warm weather Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. A few showers and isolated storms will start to develop ahead of a cold front mid to late afternoon Thursday. For the latest weather forecast, click here.
What is a Cool Sweep?
Any time temperatures are forecasted to reach 85 degrees or higher, the city provides free access to cooling resources through its R-Centers, spray parks, and libraries.
In addition, counties across New York State have designated cooling centers set up where people can go to escape the heat. You can search for your nearest cooling center here
Places to cool off in Rochester
R-Centers
To cool off, people can go to one of the city’s R-Centers, which all have air conditioning. R-Centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, unless otherwise noted.
Here are specific site hours:
Adams Street R-Center, 85 Adams St.
Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Avenue D R-Center, 200 Avenue D
Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues. Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St.
Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8:30 a.m – 6 p.m.Frederick Douglass R-Center, 999 South Ave.
Mon., Wed., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.
Mon., Thurs., Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues., Wed., 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.
Mon., Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Hope R-Center, 524 Campbell St.
Mon., Thurs., Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues., Wed., 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Trenton & Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 N. Clinton Ave.
Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Rochester Community Sports Complex (RCSC), 460 Oak St.
Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.
Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St.
Closed for renovationsCity branch libraries
People can also go to City Branch Libraries to find air conditioning. You can see library hours here. Here’s a list of library locations:
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 Lincoln Branch, 851 Joseph Ave., 585-428-8210 Lyell Branch, 956 Lyell Ave., 585-428-8218 Maplewood Community Library, 1111 Dewey Ave., 585-428-8220 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, 585-428-8204Spray parks
People can also cool off at the city’s spray parks, which will be open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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. Hope R-Center, 524 Campbell St. Humboldt R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.Spray features
In addition, the city has several spray features, which will also be open from 9 a.m. until 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
The following pools and beaches will be open during the listed hours.
Durand Eastman Beach, 1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Ontario Beach Park, 4800 Lake Ave
11 a.m. – 7 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.
Genesee Valley Park Pool, 131 Elmwood Ave.
Daily from 12 noon - 8 p.m.Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center Pool, 485 N. Clinton Ave.
Daily from 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.Avenue D R-Center Pool, 200 Avenue D.
Daily from 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.To learn more about the city’s Cool Sweep, click here.
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