Rochester, MN

Improvements Coming to North Rink at Rochester Recreation Center

2025 Opening Dates for Beaches, Splash Pad and Aquatic Center

Take Part in ‘Slow Mow Summer’ to Promote Sustainable Lawn Care

Parks & Recreation Honored for Cascade Lake Regional Park Project

MRPA Award of Excellence

Phase One Construction Continues at Silver Lake Park

Soldiers Field Memorial Golf Course to Open Wednesday, March 26

Season passes available.

Bear Creek Park Enhancement Project

Public engagement opportunities

Gamehaven Sledding Hill and Outdoor Skating Rinks Closed for the Season

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Enhancement Project

Public engagement opportunities.

Gamehaven Sledding Hill Closed for Cross-Country Ski Race Feb. 15

Race open to the public.

Create Art with Resident Artist Cassandra Buck at Local Parks

Several opportunities to participate!

$477,276 Grant to Fund Improvements at Quarry Hill Park and Nature Center in Rochester

Funding will help improve accessibility and protect cultural resources.

RPU project advances, enters Soldiers Field

Detour begins August 5.

Changes to tall grass and weeds ordinance

July is Parks & Recreation Month

Rochester's amazing outdoor spaces and parks programs are a testament to the hard work of our Parks & Rec team.

Soldiers Field Aquatics Center Opens Monday

The new Soldiers Field Aquatics Center (244 Soldiers Field Drive SW) will open to the public Monday, June 10.

Forestry crews continue storm clean-up

Crews will address threats to safety and travel first.

Summer schedule released for Silver Lake Pool & beaches

Soldiers Field Aquatic Center opening to be announced soon.

City of Rochester approves operating partner for Regional Sports & Recreation Complex

The Rochester City Council approved an agreement with Oak View Group/Sports Academy at its meeting on May 20

Construction Accelerates After Winter Slowdown at Soldiers Field Memorial Park

Soldiers Field Memorial Park is gearing up for an active construction season as the spring season arrives. Several exciting projects are underway to enhance the park's amenities for resident and visitor enjoyment.