Rochester NH Recreation & Arena

10/13/2026

👻Calling all little ghosts and goblins! 🎃Link to program info in comments🔗

10/13/2026

🏒We're hiring a full-time Facilities and Operations Attendant! 🌲Apply online-link in comments🔗Learn more⬇

•Assists with coordinating the opening, operating, and closing of seasonal department facilities, including the ice arena, outdoor spaces and outdoor pools.

•Trains staff on operating and maintenance practices of department facilities through education sessions and hands on coaching.

•Performs daily cleaning and maintenance routines of various recreation managed facilities to maintain a clean, safe, attractive condition.

•Provides presence at recreation facilities and properties to engage with and educate the community and to deter misuse of properties.

•Operates the Zamboni.

•Inventories and purchases supplies related to property and building maintenance and operations.

•Provides support for program and event set up including specific equipment needs.

10/13/2026

Rain got you down? Come have some fun! Learn more⬇⬇

Pop into the Rec to shoot some hoops, throw a frisbee or just run around! This program is intended to give Rochester families a convenient, indoor location to be active with other families and have fun. Please wear non-marking basketball court shoes so we can keep our beautiful gym floor looking good! Please bring your photo ID to prove residency.

Cost: Free, open to Rochester Residents only

DROP IN MAXIMUM: To ensure a safe, fun experience, Drop in Family Open Gym does have a maximum participation limit. If the gym gets too crowded, it becomes difficult for everyone to play safely. Once we reach that limit, staff will close the program to drop ins. Please feel free to call ahead to get an idea of how busy the program is (603) 332 4120.

SPECIAL NOTE: We understand that the community loves being in the Rec Gym. We try our best to accommodate local organizations and sports teams with their own designated practice times. Family Open Gym is intended to increase community access to our gymnasium and is not intended for organized sports practices; this includes so-called captain's practices or similar. Thank you for your support and understanding!

AGE: Open to Rochester youth (under 18) and their favorite adults (18+ family member)! Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult family member who is 18+ and adults must be accompanied by a minor (family member under 18). Please bring ID to prove age and residency.

Program updates or cancellations will be posted to rec.rochesternh.gov and our Facebook and Instagram pages. As always, programs are subject to change!

10/10/2026

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⛸️Updated Public Ice Skating schedule for this weekend! Three opportunities to get on the ice!

❄️$7 Admission
❄️$7 Skate Rentals
❄️$7 Skate Sharpening

10/09/2026

There will be no Zumba on Friday, October 9. Thanks for your understanding!

10/09/2026

Join Ms. Debbe tomorrow morning for smiles, giggles and lots of fun!🧸🧒🏽👶🏼 Link to program in comments!🔗

10/09/2026

Nothing says New Hampshire in the fall like changing leaves🍁, leaf peeper traffic 🚙 and fresh ice!⛸️⛸️

Be cool this weekend!✌️❄️ Link to full schedule in comments 🔗

10/08/2026

📆There will be no Rec Department programs at the Community Center on Monday, 10/12. 🏐18+ Volleyball has been moved to Wednesday, 10/14. 🚫There will be no Family Open Gym on 10/14 to accommodate this change.

10/08/2026

📣Due to the parking lot renovations at the James Foley Community Center, our October Senior Breakfast has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as improvements are made to our facility!

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next breakfast on 11/20! 🥞☕

10/08/2026

🎨Join Rec Volunteer (and Rec Commission member!) Erika on October 15th and get messy! This free program is open to Rochester Residents. Link in comments🔗