Many people who live in Rochester do not have air conditioning at home. It’s important to find a spot where you can cool off, either indoors with air conditioning or outside in a shaded area with access to water. Staying hydrated and avoiding direct sunlight is crucial.
Stay Cool Outdoors
Swimming Pools in State Parks
Greater Rochester
Mount Morris
Letchworth State Park
2280 Park Road
(585) 658-3563
parks.ny.gov
Surrounding Counties
Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin Street
(607) 535-4511
parks.ny.gov
Youngstown
Fort Niagara State Park
1 Scott Ave.
(716) 745-7273
parks.ny.gov
Swimming Pools in Monroe County
City of Rochester
R-Centers cityofrochester.gov
Adams Street
85 Adams Street
(585) 428-7456
Avenue D
200 Avenue D
(585) 428-7934
The Honorable Willie Walker Lightfoot
271 Flint Street
(585) 428-7001
Trenton and Pamela Jackson
485 N. Clinton Ave.
(585) 428-7476
Genesee Valley Sports Complex
131 Elmwood Ave.
(585) 428-7888
cityofrochester.gov
Midtown Athletic Club
200 E Highland Drive
(585) 699-1647
midtown.com
Monroe County
Brighton
Goldfish Swim School
3349 Monroe Ave.
(808) 518-3783
goldfishswimschool.com
Brighton
Irondequoit Country Club
4045 East Ave.
(585) 586-5880
irondequoitcc.org
Brighton
JCC of Greater Rochester
1200 Edgewood Ave.
(585) 461-2000
jccrochester.org
Fairport
Perinton Community / Aquatic Center
1350 Turk Hill Road
(585) 223-5050
perinton.org
Henrietta
RIT Judson/Hale Aquatics Center
One Lomb Memorial Drive
Lots D, N, and U
(585) 475-2280
rit.edu
Webster
Webster Aquatic Center
875 Ridge Road
(585) 670-1087
websteraquaticcenter.org
Multiple Locations
Esporta Fitness
Locations in Greece, Irondequoit, Webster, and Henrietta
esportafitness.com
YMCA of Greater Rochester
Several branches in and around Rochester
rochesterymca.org
Splash Pads & Spray Parks
City of Rochester
Coming in August 2023 to Ontario Beach Park, a new spray park and an inclusive playground. Read more: wxxinews.org
R-Centers cityofrochester.gov
Carter Street
500 Carter Street
(585) 428-7890
David F. Gantt
700 North Street
(585) 428-7149
Edgerton
41 Backus Street
(585) 428-6769
Humboldt
1045 Atlantic Ave.
(585) 428-7294
Roxie Ann Sinkler
75 Grover Street
(585) 428-7827
Thomas P. Ryan
530 Webster Ave.
(585) 428-7828
Tyshaun Cauldwell
524 Campbell Street
(585) 428-7860
Plus, spray parks for children age 6 and under: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Fourth & Peck Park, and Troup Street Park
Monroe County
Brockport
Sweden Town Park Splash Pad & Playground
4745 Redman Road
(585) 637-2144
townofsweden.org
East Rochester
Edmund Lyon Park
100 E Ivy Street
(585) 248-6370
eastrochester.org
Irondequoit
Camp Eastman
1301 Lakeshore Blvd.
(585) 336-6070
irondequoit.org
Greece
Wild Over Water Zone Spray Park
1 Vince Tofany Blvd.
(585) 225-2000
greeceny.gov
North Chili
Union Station Park & Sprayground
25 Rock Island Road
(585) 889-4680
townofchili.org
Spencerport
Pineweay Ponds Park
1 Park Road
(585) 617-6174
ogdenny.myrec.com
Webster
First Responders Park
1350 Chiyoda Drive
(585) 872-7103
ci.webster.ny.us
Webster
Ridgecrest Park
985 Ebner Drive
(585) 872-7103
ci.webster.ny.us
Greater Rochester
Geneva
Seneca Lake State Park Sprayground
1 Lakefront Drive
(315) 789-2331
parks.ny.gov
Surrounding Counties
Olcott
Krull Park
6108 E Lake Road
(716) 778-7711
niagaracounty.com
Oswego
Breitbeck Park
91 Lake Street
(315) 342-8180
oswegony.org
Natural Swimming Areas
Pack a picnic, arrive early, find shade, and stay all day!
On a hot day, you can sit under a waterfall, swim in a lake, or jump in a creek at one of these refreshing natural swimming areas.
Gorge Trails
While you may not have access to the water at many of these destinations, the gorges tend to remain cooler with deep shaded areas.
Gorge trails call out from their deep, dark, and cool caverns. If you haven’t already, check these spectacular trails off your list.
Escape the Heat Indoors
Going to the movies, libraries, museums, and even Wegmans are great places to find climate-controlled temperatures. Here are a few places you can go to enjoy the cold air.
Keep Calm and Read
Grab a book and plan to spend a few hours reading the day away.
A free library card allows you to access 31 Monroe County libraries, including Central Library and Libby, the digital library.
Books take us on a journey through time and space. If you’re looking for a new adventure, check out these bookstores around Rochester.
Spend the Day at the Museum
Explore a tried-and-true favorite close to home, or head to a museum like Corning Museum of Glass or Buffalo AKG Art Museum, where you can easily spend an entire day, even a week, and never see the whole collection.
Rochester is home to world-renowned museums and thought-provoking galleries. You can spend weeks exploring our rich cultural heritage.
I’ve heard ARTISANworks described as a walk-through kaleidoscope, a bombardment on the senses, a 360° canvas, a space that defies all boundaries.
The George Eastman Museum is a beautiful tribute to his life & legacy, and is the world’s oldest photography museum with one of the oldest film archives.
Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery has an extensive permanent collection, an incredible variety of traveling exhibitions, & a well-rounded calendar of events.
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Between the star shows, laser shows, interactive exhibits, and Singing Tesla Coils, the Rochester Museum and Science Center will entertain you for hours!
Strong National Museum of Play
The Strong National Museum of Play boasts the world’s most extensive collection of play-related historical materials.
Sit Back and Relax
Enjoy a few hours of air-conditioned entertainment.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a show on stage or screen. Experience diverse artistic expression, from Broadway productions to classic movies.
Where to you go to escape extreme heat?
Your insights and experiences are valuable. Please share them in the comments.
