Rochester NH Recreation & Arena

Public Swim at the Hanson Pines pools will open at 12pm today, 8/1. Open to Rochester residents only, proof of residency required.

Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/outdoor-public-pools for more information on the Public Pools.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, 50+ Tech Support on Thursday, 8/1 is canceled. The nest session of 50+ Tech Support will be held Thursday, 8/15 9:30am-11:30am in the Rochester Senior Activity Center. This program is free, and no membership is required.

Today's Concert on the Common is postponed to tomorrow, 8/1, due to the weather. Concert will still take place 6:30pm-8pm at the Common. It is free, and we recommend you bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Learn more about Tin Palace and the rest of this summer's line up by visiting https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/concert-on-the-common.

Public Swim at the East Rochester Pool will open at 11:30am today, July 31st.
Public Swim is open to Rochester residents only. Proof of residence is required upon entrance.

Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/outdoor-public-pools for more information on Public Swim.

Our friends at Rochester Youth Hockey invite you to join them for FREE HOCKEY WEEKEND
When: Friday September 20 5:30-6:20pm, Saturday September 21 9:30-10:20am & Sunday September 22 9:30-10:20am
Where: Rochester Ice Arena
Who: Boys & Girls ages 4-8 new to hockey and wanting to try it
Details: A $230 deposit will serve as payment for a full equipment package. If you child decides not to join RYH, simply return the equipment at the end of the weekend and RYH will return your deposit. If your child decides they loved it and want to play the equipment is yours to keep.
Capital Sporting Goods will be at the Rochester Ice Arena on August 13 from 4:30-8:00pm to fit players for the equipment package.
To register visit the RYH website at www.rochesterblackhawks.com
Email for any questions at [email protected]

Please be aware that there is no Iyengar Yoga today and no Chair Yoga on Wednesday. Kundalini Yoga will be held as usual on Wednesday night.

Visit https://rochesterrec.recdesk.com to learn more about Rec programs.

The Guard of the Week this week is Addison French! Addison has stepped up her hours and commitment this summer. She works at various pools with all different staff and is great at adapting to work in different environments. She did a great job on the camp fieldtrip. She has also been great with lessons and goes above and beyond to support her team.

Addison’s fun fact is that she has played hockey for 13 years!

Thank you, Addison! Keep up the great work!

Shout out to last week's guard of the week, Kaiden Allen!
Kaiden has really stepped up and stepped into new roles this summer. You can find him at the East Rochester Pool, where he runs swim lessons and ensures everyone is safe and having fun during public swim. Kaiden is a great communicator and knows what to do to get the job done right!

Thank you for all your hard work, Kaiden!

Come on down to the Rochester Common on Wednesday, July 31st to see Tin Palace play covers and originals of Blues, Rock, and Country music. The concert is free and starts at 6:30pm. Bring something to sit on!

As the concert is outside, please check our website and social media for weather-related updates.

Here at Rochester Recreation & Arena, we love to see the whole family involved - just like the Beatty Sisters! April is one of our summer Pool Attendants, Alicia and Amelia are Summer Camp Head Counselors and Lilac Family Fun Festival staff and Adrienne is one of our Seasonal Support Staff helping cover the office, working Teen Night, filling in at Toddler Playgroup, and more! Thank you for all you do to help us promote a healthy lifestyle and foster meaningful community connections.

The Rochester Mental Health Alliance (RMHA) fosters community wide connections, shares resources, reduces stigma, and promotes recovery across the lifespan through education, advocacy, outreach, and support.
The RMHA is planning a Summit at Frisbee Hospital Conference Center on Wednesday, Oct 16th 8:30-10am. The focus is on Mental Wellness and Su***de Prevention in the Community.
For additional information and general inquiries, contact [email protected].

This is a program for kids preschool-age and under to come play together!

Time: Fridays, 9:30am-11am
Where: locations vary, July 26th will be at Hanson Pines Playground
Who: all toddlers and their caretakers, no residency restrictions
Cost: Free!

This is an outdoor program, please check Rec.RochesterNH.gov or our social media in the case of inclement weather.

The Hanson Pines Kiddie Pool will re-open on Saturday, July 20th!

Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/outdoor-public-pools for more information on pool hours and schedule.

Join us at the Rochester Common on Wednesday, July 24th at 6:30pm for a performance by Pinky! Lovers of blues, funk and jazz, this one's for you!
Concert on the Common is a free program that is open to all! We recommend you bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/concert-on-the-common for a full list of this summer's line up!

The Hanson Pines Kiddie Pool will be closed until further notice due to a maintenance issue. We know it's hot out, and we appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

The large pool is still open as usual. Please visit Rec.RochesterNH.gov for more information about pool hours and rules.

Due to the predicted thunderstorms, tonight's concert has been canceled and will not be rescheduled to Thursday, 7/18.
We hope to see you all next week on 7/24 at 6:30pm for a performance by Kid Pinky!

Learn more about this summer's line up at https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/concert-on-the-common.

The Hanson Pines Pools will be open from 10:30am to 6pm on Thursday, July 18th for Public Swim. Public is free and open to Rochester residents only. Please present proof of residence upon entrance.

Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/outdoor-public-pools to learn more about the Pools.

No 50+ Chair Yoga or 16+ Kundalini Yoga this Wednesday, 7/17.
Classes will resume next week as usual.

Toddlers and their favorite adults are invited to join us for this presentation on Coastal Critters by Seacoast Science Center.
Date: Thurs, July 18th
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: Free! Registration required. https://rochesterrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1209

Join us Wednesday, July 17th at the Rochester Common for our first concert of the year! Concerts in July run from 6:30pm-8pm. Performance is free and open to all. Bring a chair or blank to sit on.
Key Elements Band will be kicking off the summer with nostalgic favorites from the 70s and beyond!

Performance is weather dependent. Please check the website or social media for updates. Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/concert-on-the-common for a full list of our summer line up.

Congrats to Abby on being selected as our Week 2 Guard of the Week! Thanks for your hard work and dedication to safety, Abby! Fun Fact: Abby is an award winning salmon fisherwoman!👏👌🏾

All pools will close at 3pm on Saturday, 7/13 as our staff prepares for the Lilac Family Fun Festival!
The Lilac Family Fun Festival is located at the Spaulding High School football field and will run from 4pm-9pm on 7/13. Fireworks start at 9pm. We hope to see you there!

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Please note: this year, NNO will NOT be held at the Common. Instead, it will be at the Spaulding High School “Triangle,” also known as Torr’s Park. We hope to see you there!

National Night Out returns on 8/6 at Spaulding High School - The Rochester Post Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Spaulding High School “Triangle,” also known as Torr’s Park. This annual event is part of a nationwide celebration to enhance police-community relations and promote crime prevention. The eve...

Are you excited for all the great things happening at the Lilac Family Fun Festival this Saturday, July 13th from 4pm-9pm!?
In addition to music, rides, and entertainment, we have an awesome vendor section to check out too! And don't forget about the food trucks!

Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/lilac-family-fun-festival for more information about the Lilac Family Fun Festival.

No Kundalini Yoga Wednesday, 7/10. Chair yoga will be held as usual.

We hope to see you all at the Lilac Family Fun Festival this Saturday! Parking is limited on-site, so please plan accordingly!

Parking options for Lilac Family Fun Festival & Fireworks attendees - The Rochester Post The City of Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Department will host the Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 4-9 pm. Parking will be limited on-site. Participants are instructed to utilize street parking and other nearby municipal lots as much as possible. Any...

Attention: We are extending Public Swim Hours at the Gonic and East Rochester Pools!
Public Swim at East Rochester will go from 11:30am-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The rest of the week will remain the same.
Public Swim at Gonic will go from 2pm-6pm Monday through Friday. In response to this change, 50+ Free Swim will now run from 12:45pm-1:45pm. Aqua Zumba will be held from 12:45pm-1:30pm on Thursdays. The weekend schedule will remain the same.

We hope you are able to take advantage of the extended swim time! Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena/pages/outdoor-public-pools for more information on Public Swim and the Rochester Pools.

Next weekend!
Learn more at https://www.rochesternh.gov/lilac-family-fun-festival

Three tennis courts will be closed for the Rec Tennis Program Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8am-2pm from July 8th - July 19th. The courts on the left side (closer to the soccer field) will be open.

Visit https://www.rochesternh.gov/recreation-arena-clone/pages/tennis-courts for more information about the Community Tennis Courts

Big congrats to Head Lifeguard Emelia for being our (Week 1) Guard of the Week! Fun Fact-Emelia is also one of our Zamboni drivers! ☀️😎🏒