Saturday, November 7, 2009
Rochester's parks are an important aspect to the quality of life area residents and visitors enjoy. Rochester Park and Recreation Department provides the community with numerous recreational opportunities, with over 3500 acres of park land, more than 60 miles of trails,
Colonial Lanes 1828 14th St. NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-2341 Recreation Lanes 2810 North Broadway Rochester, MN 55906
Rochester offers over 40 public tennis courts, located in 14 parks throughout the city. Century High School 2525 Viola Road
Whether you are a novice or skilled climber, the 9,500 square feet of climbing surface is designed to motivate and challenge people of all ages and ability levels.
Whether taking a dip on a hot summer day, or retreating indoors for a swim in the dead of winter, Rochester offers a number of indoor and outdoor swimming opportunities.
Whether you are looking for leisure or competitive play, Rochester, MN offers challenging golf course for golfers of all experience levels.
Spend the day out on the water or work up a sweat on the trails. Forgot your boat and bike?
Chester Woods 8378 Hwy 14 Rochester, MN 55934 (507)285-7050 Located seven miles east of Rochester on U.S. 14., this park opened in spr
The city of Rochester has more than 80 parks available for a variety of activities. Picnic shelters are available to reserve in the following parks:
Park: Allendale Address: 1895 Allendale Park Ln. NW Acres: 8 Park amenities: Playground, open play field, baseball/softball, tennis, hockey Par
The Cannon Valley Trail winds through diverse and magnificent scenery on what used to be the Chicago Great Western Railroad line, which connected the towns of Cannon Falls, Welch, and Red Wing.
This flat, traffic-free trail passes through a mix of forest and rolling fields between Rochester and Pine Island. The trail is paved with a separate path for horseback riding. The landscape makes for a relaxing and scenic cruise, be sure to keep lookout for the plentiful wildlife that populates the area.
Although Eastwood's trail is short, its easy access and excellent trail conditions make it a fun ride. The trail includes numerous off shoots
The Root River Trail links several small towns following a railroad bed. This mostly flat trail offers a great trip for
The Root River State Trail offers spectacular views of the river carved limestone bluffs of the Root River Valley. The trail is a multiple use trail
The Rochester Athletic Club (RAC) is the place for fun and fitness with family and friends. The list of sports and activities are the RAC is endless,
Energize is a 24 hour access, co-ed fitness club. The fitness center features commercial line strength training and cardio equipment, along with a free weight
Northgate Health Club is a full service, 24 hour health facility. Club amenities include fitness incentive programs, a nursery and an array of fitness classes including Kardio Kickboxing, Swimnastics, Pilates, Spinning
The YMCA facility includes a fitness center equipped with a variety of cardiovascular machines, a free weights area, group classes, basketball and volleyball gyms, racquetball courts, indoor swimming pool and new water park.