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Rochester, MN 55904 (Map)
Rochester 311
Phone: 507-328-2311
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News List
- 03/29/2024 4:34 PM
East Playground Closure at Soldiers Field Memorial Park Starting April 1
The Parks and Recreation Department announces temporarily closing the East Playground at Soldiers Field Memorial Park. This closure, commencing April 1 and anticipated to last until approximately May 15, 2024, is a key phase in the ongoing enhancements and upgrades being made across the park as...
- 03/27/2024
Rochester Parks & Rec earns Fields of Excellence Award
National award recognizes hard work and dedication of field crews.
- 03/20/2024
Controlled burns to take place Thursday in Rochester
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) and Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is planning to conduct grass/prairie maintenance on Thursday, March 21, if conditions allow.
- 03/05/2024 12:14 PM
City of Rochester Seeks Proposals for Regional Sports & Recreation Complex Operations Partner
The City of Rochester invites Sports Complex programming and operations firms to submit proposals for the Regional Sports and Recreation Complex Request for Proposals (RFP). This is the next step in advancing the project following the completion of the Gaps Analysis & Preliminary Design report...
- 03/04/2024 4:05 PM
Two Art Installations Proposed for Cascade Lake Park
The Rochester Parks & Recreation Department seeks Park Board approval for two proposed art installations at Cascade Lake Park on March 7, 2024. The proposed installations are from Minnesota-based artists and this work is being done in partnership with the Rochester Art Center (RAC).
- 03/01/2024
Soldiers Field Memorial Golf Course and driving range at Northern Hills to open Saturday, March 2
Annual passes can be purchased at Soldiers Field, Hadley Creek, and the Parks & Recreation office.
- 02/21/2024 11:20 AM
Controlled burns will occur at Assisi Heights
The training activity will occur on February 26, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
- 02/12/2024 8:29 AM
Rolling Green playground renovation Open House
Opportunities for feedback on improvements at Rolling Green Park
- 01/02/2024 4:43 PM
Park Department seeks feedback on Skate Park improvements
Online survey open through Jan 16
- 11/16/2023 9:01 AM
Eagle Ridge Playground Renovation
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input on playground renovations at Eagle Ridge Park
- 10/12/2023 8:15 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department joined the ranks of 200 elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)...
- 09/19/2023 3:55 PM
Rochester receives Urban and Community Forest Grant
$1 million Urban and Community Forest Grant awarded to City by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
- 09/15/2023 3:45 PM
Due to Construction, Soldiers Field East Playground Temporarily Closing
With safety a top priority, the Soldiers Field East Playground, also known as Roy Sutherland Playground, will close starting September 18, 2023 for approximately two weeks. Depending on the construction schedule, this closure may be extended.
- 09/12/2023 10:58 AM
Soldiers Field Memorial Park Project Closures, Changes and Updates
As a part of the $22 million dollar investment being made in new features and improvements at Soldiers Field Memorial Park, work will commence September 18, 2023 on the Southwest Trail where the existing trail from 6th Avenue to Memorial Parkway will be reconstructed, and a new trail constructed...
- 09/11/2023 2:38 PM
City of Rochester to Host Cascade Lake Community Celebration as New Park Amenities are Completed
The Parks & Recreation Department, Rochester Public Library and Rochester Civic Music will join other City departments and community partners for a Cascade Lake Community Celebration on September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cascade Lake Park. This event is free to attend, will highlight...
- 09/08/2023 9:53 AM
Playground updates at Slatterly Park
Construction begins the week of September 11
- 09/08/2023 9:45 AM
Upgrades to Allendale Park sports courts
Construction will begin the week of September 11
- 09/07/2023 9:40 AM
City of Rochester’s Natural Landscape Permit Now Available Online
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Natural Landscape permit application is available online. The tall grass and weed ordinance is enforced when weeds are over 12 inches in height and/or noxious weeds are present. The Natural Landscape permit allows homeowners to plant native...
- 07/28/2023 3:58 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Controlled Archery Hunt as a Part of the Deer Management Approach
The Rochester Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Rochester Archery Club to implement a controlled archery hunt this fall in several parks throughout the city. The Archery Club will assist by administering the registration for the hunt. The Parks and Recreation Department will...
- 06/26/2023 4:40 PM
City of Rochester Provides Update on Parks & Recreation Restroom Closures
Update as of 11:40 AM Tuesday, June 27, 2023: The restrooms at Slatterly, Gamehaven, Essex and Cook Parks have reopened.