Rochester’s ‘Cool Sweep’ program in effect Wednesday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — The City of Rochester’s Cool Sweep Heat Emergency program is in effect Wednesday due to muggy weather with a heat index expected to rise into the mid to high 90s.

The community can get relief at City R-Centers, swimming sites, and spray parks.

Spray Parks (Noon to 8 p.m.)

• Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St. (
• Campbell Street R-Center 524 Campbell St.
• Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.
• Humboldt R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.
• David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.
• Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.
• Roxie Sinkler R-Center, 75 Grover St.

Spray Feature (Noon to 8 p.m.)

• Fourth and Peck Playground, Corner of Fourth and Peck Streets
• Martin Luther King Jr. Park (playground area), 353 Court St.
• Troup Street Park, Troup Street and Van Auker Street (between Reynolds Street and Ford Street)

Swimming Opportunities and Hours of Operation:

• Durand Eastman Beach: Noon to 6 p.m.
• Adams St. R-Center Pool, 85 Adams St.: Noon to 6 p.m.
• Trenton & Pamela Jackson R-Center Pool 485 N. Clinton Ave.: Noon to 6 p.m.

The 2021 Cool Sweep season runs through Aug. 28. Cool Sweeps do not take place on Sundays.

More information on the program can be found here.

Watch the latest First Alert weather forecast at whec.com/weather.