Parks and Recreation

Contact Information

201 4th Street SE
Room 150
Rochester, Mn 55904 (Map)

Phone: 507-328-2525
Fax: 507-328-2535

Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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News & Events

2007 Annual Report

[Click here to download the Rochester Park & Recreation Department 2007 Annual Report]


Emerald Ash Borer

Jacob Ryg, city forester, has produced an informational brochure about the Emerald Ash Borer - click here to download.


News from Hawthorn Hills Golf Learning Center Staff

We are very excited to tell you that we are ready to break ground for our new, world class practice facility and 9-hole golf course.  Unfortunately, because of the construction, our final day of business will be on Wednesday, August 22, 2007.  If things go as planned, we hope to see all of you come back to use our new driving range and practice green in 2008.  Throughout the year of 2008 we will be working on finishing the golf course, chipping area and clubhouse to be opened in the spring of 2009.  [read full letter]


Bluebird Recovery Program

The Board of Park Commissioners gave their okay to pursue and promote the Bluebird Recovery Program within the park system.  To learn more about this program visit the website at www.bbrp.org.


Park & Recreation Department Main Office

201 4th Street SE - Rm 150
Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: (507)328-2525
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm M-F


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Construction Projects

Cascade Lake and Other Projects
Cascade Lake and Other Projects