City Reminds Residents to Stay Safe During Summer Heat: "Cool Sweep" Services Activated

As temperatures climb this summer, the City’s Cool Sweep program is available to help residents stay safe. Mayor Malik D. Evans encourages residents to take advantage of this resource whenever temperatures become dangerous.

Running from June through September, Cool Sweep is the City of Rochester's seasonal public safety initiative designed to help residents stay safe and comfortable during periods of extreme summer heat. When temperatures are forecast to reach 85°F or higher, the City activates Cool Sweep to provide free access to cooling resources throughout Rochester.

During Cool Sweep, designated cooling sites, including City R-Centers, pools, spray parks, select library branches, and Durand Eastman Beach, will be open to offer relief from the heat. Residents are encouraged to check specific hours of operation before heading out.

Unless otherwise noted, R-Centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays. See below for 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. – 7:30 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 renovations

Spray Parks will be open from 9 a.m. to 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 are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

•  Fourth and Peck Playground, Corner of Fourth and Peck Street

•  Troup Street Park, Troup Street and Van Auker Street (between Reynolds Street and Ford Street)

Swimming Opportunities include:

• Durand Eastman Beach, 1342 Lakeshore Blvd

  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.

City Branch Libraries: For location hours, visit www.roccitylibrary.org/location/    

• 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, 585-428-8204

Residents are reminded to take precautions during the hot weather to care for themselves, their families, and their pets. For tips on staying cool, visit: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/heat-wave-safety.html.