DRHS Welcome to the City of Rochester, Department of Recreation & Human Services.

Department of Recreation and Human Services Oversees:
- R-Centers (Recreation and Community Centers)
- Youth Services Programming and Workforce Development
- Human Services (Crisis Intervention Services)
- Public Market and International Plaza
- Animal Services
- Parks Stewardship
- City Lodges and Community Meeting Rooms

โšฝ๐ŸŒŽ The World Cup is here, and you're invited to celebrate with us!Join us for a FREE World Cup Viewing Party on Friday, ...
06/02/2026

โšฝ๐ŸŒŽ The World Cup is here, and you're invited to celebrate with us!

Join us for a FREE World Cup Viewing Party on Friday, June 12 from 8:00โ€“10:30 PM at the Rochester Community Sports Complex (460 Oak St.).

๐Ÿ” Food
๐ŸŽฎ Games
โšฝ Live World Cup Action
๐ŸŽ‰ Fun for the whole community

Bring your friends and family and cheer on your favorite team as we watch the excitement unfold together!

๐Ÿ“… Friday, June 12
๐Ÿ•— 8:00 PM โ€“ 10:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St.

Calling all Rochester youth ages 14โ€“18! โ˜€๏ธ Build your future this summer with the Hillside Youth Employment Training Aca...
06/01/2026

Calling all Rochester youth ages 14โ€“18! โ˜€๏ธ Build your future this summer with the Hillside Youth Employment Training Academy (YETA).

This free workforce development program helps youth gain valuable job readiness skills like communication, interviewing, resume writing, and workplace expectations.

๐Ÿ“… Multiple summer sessions available
๐Ÿ“ 1 Mustard Street
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Snacks & lunch provided
๐Ÿ“œ Certificate upon completion
๐Ÿ’ต Stipend available for eligible participants

Space is limited. City residents only with Youth Services confirmation required. Register today!

Get in the game this summer! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ๐ŸˆHope Heatwave Summer Sports Weeks and Summer Play Days at the R-Centers are here! โ€”pac...
05/31/2026

Get in the game this summer! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ

Hope Heatwave Summer Sports Weeks and Summer Play Days at the R-Centers are here! โ€”packed with fun, skill-building, and friendly competition all summer long!

๐Ÿ•— 8:30 AM โ€“ 5:30 PM
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Breakfast & lunch served

Spots fill fastโ€”sign up today! ๐Ÿ‘‰ CityofRochester.gov/Recreation

๐Ÿ€ Pathways to Peace hosted Friday Night Careers: Story of a Side Hustle featuring Terrell Cunningham and the coaching st...
05/30/2026

๐Ÿ€ Pathways to Peace hosted Friday Night Careers: Story of a Side Hustle featuring Terrell Cunningham and the coaching staff from James Monroe High School! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Terrell inspired attendees to pursue their passion for sports beyond being a player, followed by an exciting 3-on-3 basketball tournament. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Congrats to the James Monroe Varsity Team (Green Shirts) on the win! ๐Ÿ†

Special thanks to everyone who helped make it a great night! ๐Ÿ’™

Next up: Story of Automation & Robotics at the FWD Center this week! ๐Ÿค–โš™๏ธ

Weโ€™re excited to celebrate one of the many amazing programs offered through the Department of Recreation & Human Service...
05/29/2026

Weโ€™re excited to celebrate one of the many amazing programs offered through the Department of Recreation & Human Services! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’™ From building new skills to creating unforgettable memories, our participants have shown incredible growth all year long ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ™Œ

Join us for this special event as we highlight their hard work, talent, and achievements! The event is FREE and open to the community โ€” bring your family and friends and celebrate with us! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ

What an amazing turnout at last nightโ€™s Flower City Feeling Good Guided Bike Ride at Ontario Beach Park! ๐Ÿšดโ˜€๏ธSo great to ...
05/28/2026

What an amazing turnout at last nightโ€™s Flower City Feeling Good Guided Bike Ride at Ontario Beach Park! ๐Ÿšดโ˜€๏ธ

So great to see riders of all ages come together for an evening of community, movement, and beautiful waterfront views.

Thank you to everyone who joined us โ€” we canโ€™t wait to ride with you again next Wednesday at the Danforth Community Center! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ The Summer R-Guide is Here! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟGet ready for an exciting summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure with Roches...
05/28/2026

๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ The Summer R-Guide is Here! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

Get ready for an exciting summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure with Rochester R-Centers! ๐ŸŽ‰ From swim lessons ๐ŸŠ and sports leagues ๐Ÿ€ to arts programs ๐ŸŽจ, day camps ๐ŸŒฒ, and so much more โ€” thereโ€™s something for everyone this summer.

๐Ÿ“– Download your copy today and explore all the amazing Summer 2026 recreation programs available for youth, teens, and families across the City of Rochester!

https://www.cityofrochester.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/2604-Summer-Rec-Guide_Final.pdf

ROC MBK Summer Scholars 2026 Application deadline is approaching!The ROC My Brotherโ€™s Keeper and the City of Rochester, ...
05/27/2026

ROC MBK Summer Scholars 2026 Application deadline is approaching!

The ROC My Brotherโ€™s Keeper and the City of Rochester, applications for the 2026 MBK Summer Scholars Program, deadline is in two weeks!

This opportunity is open to middle school-aged youth across the City of Rochester. The MBK Summer Scholars Program is designed to empower young people through leadership development, social-emotional growth, community-building, enrichment activities, and workforce readiness experiences.

Please note: Submitting an application DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from the City of Rochester and the Rochester City School District. The program is designed for youth ages 12 and 13. However, participants are still eligible if they turn 14 after June 1, 2026.

To be considered COMPLETE, applicants MUST submit ALL of the following materials:

โ€ข Completed 2026 ROC MBK Summer Scholars Application Form (Microsoft Forms)
โ€ข Two letters of recommendation submitted via email to: [email protected]

One letter from a school staff member
One letter from a trusted adult in the community

IMPORTANT: Applications WILL NOT be reviewed or considered complete without BOTH letters of recommendation and the completed application form. Please ensure that all required documents are submitted before the deadline.

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Wait-listed applicants will be notified.

Donโ€™t delay โ€” secure your opportunity to be part of an impactful summer experience with ROC MBK Summer Scholars 2026.

For questions or assistance, please contact:
[email protected]

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ On May 20, Commissioner Green proudly joined community members for the Ride of Silence, a meaningful event that ho...
05/27/2026

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ On May 20, Commissioner Green proudly joined community members for the Ride of Silence, a meaningful event that honors cyclists who have been injured or lost their lives while riding on our roadways.

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ This powerful ride brings people together to raise awareness, promote safety, and remind us all that cyclists and motorists share the responsibility of creating safer streets for everyone. ๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿค๐Ÿš—

Thank you to all who participated and showed their support for a more connected, respectful, and bike-friendly community. Together, we can help make every ride a safer one! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

๐ŸŽ“โœจ On May 22, Rochester Prep High School celebrated Senior Signing Day for the Class of 2026!Congratulations to all of R...
05/26/2026

๐ŸŽ“โœจ On May 22, Rochester Prep High School celebrated Senior Signing Day for the Class of 2026!

Congratulations to all of Rochester Prep's young scholars as they take the next step toward their future. ๐ŸŒŸ

We celebrate these achievements and all those who helped them reach this milestone. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘

Address

57 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY
14604

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15854286755

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