Keeping the Beat

The City of Rochester police department has been running an early defibrillation program since 1990 that has deployed automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to locations throughout Rochester and Olmsted County.  This innovative and highly successful program has given 103 individuals a second chance at life.  We invite you to watch a video about the program, and find out how you as a business, individual or community can help save lives too.

Photo Tour

Go on a photo tour and see some of the sights in Rochester such as Historic 3rd Street SW, the Plummer Building, Silver Lake park and much more.

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  Photo Credits: Chad Johnson

Park & Recreation

The Department provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for people to enjoy. With over 3500 acres of park land, 60+ miles of trails, 56 playgrounds, 42 tennis courts, 14 picnic shelters, 2 outdoor pools, a beach, 35 horseshoe courts, 46 ball diamonds, 28 foot/soccer fields, 11 basketball courts,2 dog parks, 18 sand volleyball courts, 1 archery range, 3 cross country ski trails, 2 frisbee golf courses and 2 garden plot sites.