Recreation Directory

Biking/Hiking
Chester Woods Park * 8378 Highway 14 East p:507-287-2624
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Eyota, MN 55934
Email: chesterwoods@co.olmsted.mn.us
Silver Lake Boat & Bike * 700 West Silver Lake Drive NE p:507-261-9049
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Silver Lake Boat & Bike is complete with seasonal canoe rentals, paddleboat rides, and bike rentals.
Rochester, MN 55906
Email: richard.aaronandjeab@gmail.com
Ultimate Segway * 11 4th Street SE p:507-206-0988
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Guided segway tours through Rochester. Choose from the Welcome to Rochester Tour, Spring River Tours, or even customize your own scavenger hunt! Segway rentals available for special events.
Rochester, MN 55904
Email: kenrassy2223@hotmail.com
Walkable City Tours * Peace Plaza p:507-288-4331
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All walking routes begin and end at the Peace Plaza, in downtown Rochester. There are five different routes: Kutzky Park Neighborhood Walk Historic SW Neighborhood Walk Slatterly Park Neighborhood Walk Eastside Neighborhood Walk Northrop Neighborhood Walk Visit the website below to open a pdf file of each route or pick one up at the Peace Plaza information kiosk.
Rochester, MN 55902
Email: info@rochestercvb.org
Cross Country Skiing
Quarry Hill Nature Center * 701 Silver Creek Road NE p:507-281-6114
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Enjoy the beauty and habitat of southeastern Minnesota by hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing the meadows, flood plain and upland forests on the 5 miles of trails covering 320 acres. The Nature Center offers interactive displays and exhibits of the area's wildlife and natural beauty including a 1,700 gallon native-fish aquarium. Cross-country ski rental available, also maps.
Rochester, MN 55906
Golf
Eastwood Golf Course * Eastwood Road SE p:507-281-6173
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Hills and majestic trees enfold Eastwood golfers, yet the city is just five short minutes away. Hilly terrain and no water hazards.
Rochester, MN 55904
Hadley Creek Golf Course and Learning Center * 1925 48th Street NE p:507-529-4119
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Outdoor driving range, practice greens/bunkers, 3-hole practice course. Clubs available.
Rochester, MN 55906
Maple Valley Golf and Country Club * 8600 Maple Valley Road SE p:507-285-9100
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Located 15 minutes from Rochester amidst the natural beauty of limestone bluffs. The solitude of the Root River rambling through the course validates it as the most scenic in SE Minnesota.
Rochester, MN 55904
Meadow Lakes Golf Club * 70 45th Avenue SW p:507-285-1190
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There is water on 15 of the 18 holes on this links style golf course, two island greens, and four sets of trees to challenge golfers of all ability levels.
Rochester, MN 55902
Northern Hills Golf Course * 4721 West Circle Drive NW p:507-281-6170
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This tight, challenging course has been carved out of Southern Minnesota's rolling farmland just eight minutes from downtown. The course contains rolling terrain with a small creek winding through the middle.
Rochester, MN 55906
Oak Summit Golf Course * 2751 Airport Hwy 16 SW p:507-252-1808
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An exciting and challenging course that gives you the opportunity to use ALL the clubs in your bag. The course is somewhat hilly, so cart rental is preferred.
Rochester, MN 55902
Rochester Golf & Country Club * 3100 Country Club Road SW p:507-282-2708
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Just beyond the western edge of the city lies this private course acclaimed by Golf Digest and the Golf Course Architects of America as one of the finest of its kind. Play as a member guest or member of participating private clubs. Completely renovated in 2003.
Rochester, MN 55903
Fax: 507-536-4490
Email: gm@rgcc.org
Rochester Indoor Golf Center * 2700 Country Club Road p:507-529-0223
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14-stall indoor driving range, putting green. Demo clubs available at no charge. Lessons available, golf club repair.
Rochester, MN 55902
Soldier's Memorial Field Golf Course * 224 Soldiers Field Drive SW p:507-281-6176
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Rochester's oldest course lies just blocks away from downtown. The course is short, flat and easy to walk. Zumbro River meanders through the middle of the course.
Rochester, MN 55902
Somerby Golf Club * 975 Somerby Parkway NE p:507-775-3700
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Byron, MN 55920
Willow Creek Golf Course * 1700 48th Street SW p:507-285-0305
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A fair but challenging course to play. The front 9 is fairly flat and open while the back 9 is tighter with woods and a creek coming into play on several holes. Front 9 open for walking only, March 24th, and driving range. Call for updated conditions.
Rochester, MN 55902
Email: wc@wpgolf.com
Hunting and Fishing
Boulder Dam Canoe & Kayak Rental * PO Box 82 p:507-367-2658
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Offering canoe & kayak rental, drop off and pick up. Enjoy a relaxing fun-filled trip down the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. The voyage starts at Boulder Dam Canoe & Kayak Rental in Oronoco, MN. When you arrive you can choose from a few different routes, each with different travel times and attributes. Activities on the water include fishing, wildlife sightings, beautiful scenery, relaxing in the sun, picnicing and wading in the river.
Oronoco, MN 55960
Email: bebolder@boulderdamcanoe.com
Pope & Young Club * 273 Mill Creek Road NW p:507-867-4144
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Chatfield, MN 55923
Email: admin@pope-young.org
Premier Flight Guide Service * 3023 Cassidy Drive NE p:507-252-5957 or 888-FLIGHT4
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Rochester, MN 55906
Email: deantlougan@hotmail.com
Rochester Tour Company * 101 First Avenue SW p:507-421-0573
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Concierge and conversation tours. Personal, private and group auto tours, eco tours, guide service, regularly scheduled tours. Tours include Rochester and surrounding area attractions. Please visit the website for existing tour options.
Rochester, MN 55902
Run N Gun Outfitters * 4449 Maple Street SE p:507-272-1494
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Run-N-Gun Outfitters offers fully guided fall canada goose hunts and fully guided varmint hunts in Minnesota, as well as fully guided spring snow goose hunts in Missouri and South Dakota.
Rochester, MN 55904
Email: mike@runngunoutfitters.com
Top Gun Guide Service * 3640 Livingston Ave p:507-696-0208
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Wayzata, MN 55391
Email: info@topgunguideservice.com
Whitewater State Park * 19041 Hwy 74 p:507-932-3007
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Altura, Mn 55910
Ice Skating
Outdoor Ice Rink * 2021 Mayowood Road SW p:507-281-6160
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Warming house, lights, and hockey boards available.
Rochester, MN 55902
Outdoor Ice Rink * 900 22 Street NE p:507-281-6160
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Warming house, lights, and hockey boards available.
Rochester, MN 55906
Outdoor Ice Rink * 3rd Street and 43rd Avenue NW p:507-281-6160
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Warming house, lights, and hockey boards available.
Rochester, MN 55901
Outdoor Ice Rink * 3000 18th Avenue NW p:507-281-6160
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Warming house, lights and hockey boards available.
Rochester, MN 55901
Outdoor Ice Rink * 2nd Avenue and 26th Street NW p:507-281-6160
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Rochester, MN 55901
Rochester Recreation Center * 21 Elton Hills Drive NW p:507-328-2500
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Since opening to the public on January 11, 1975, this recreation facility has gone through two major expansions. The center contains an Olympic-sized pool, which meets all AAU and FINA standards, with additional seating for 1,000 poolside spectators added in 1998. The facility also houses two 85' x 200' ice rinks for hockey, figure skating, curling and recreational ice skating, as well as an exercise room and gymnasium to accommodate basketball, volleyball and soccer. Public swimming, ice skating and use of the gym is permitted during designated times.
Rochester, MN 55901
Fax: 507-529-4588
Misc.
Boulder Dam Canoe & Kayak Rental * PO Box 82 p:507-367-2658
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Offering canoe & kayak rental, drop off and pick up. Enjoy a relaxing fun-filled trip down the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. The voyage starts at Boulder Dam Canoe & Kayak Rental in Oronoco, MN. When you arrive you can choose from a few different routes, each with different travel times and attributes. Activities on the water include fishing, wildlife sightings, beautiful scenery, relaxing in the sun, picnicing and wading in the river.
Oronoco, MN 55960
Email: bebolder@boulderdamcanoe.com
Colonial Lanes * 1828 14th Street NW p:507-289-2341
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Bowling, bumper bowling, restaurant and lounge.
Rochester, MN 55901
House of Bounce * 6301 Bandel Rd NW, Suite 603 Behind KTTC p:507-292-0372
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Over 16,000 sq ft of indoor inflatables and laser tag.
Rochester, MN 55901
Prairie Walls Climbing Gym * 4420 19th Street NW p:507-292-0511
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Rock and boulder climbing walls and classes. Hours: Tue.-Fri. 5pm-10pm, Sat. 12pm-8pm, Sun. 1pm-6pm. Day passes $13. Rental equipment available as well as a pro shop. Group events and youth programs also available.
Rochester, MN 55901
Fax: 507-529-0722
Recreation Lanes and Putter's Paradise * 2810 N Broadway Avenue p:507-288-2601
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Bowling, bumper bowling, restaurant, lounge, mini-golf, batting cages. Smoke-free facility.
Rochester, MN 55906
Silver Lake Boat & Bike * 700 West Silver Lake Drive NE p:507-261-9049
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Silver Lake Boat & Bike is complete with seasonal canoe rentals, paddleboat rides, and bike rentals.
Rochester, MN 55906
Email: richard.aaronandjeab@gmail.com
Skyline Raceway * 2250 40th Street SW p:507-287-6289
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Gokart tracks, paintball, mini-golf, picnic area with BBQ pits, horseshoes and volleyball. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Rochester, MN 55902
Sopra Sotto * 111 S. Broadway p:507-252-5234
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Sopra Sotto specializes in seeking out unique artisan products and bringing them Rochester directly from Italy. You can browse their fantastic collection of fine food while signing up for an Italian cooking class or choose from their beautiful housewares to make your home FEEL like it belongs in Italy. Cooking classes are also offered, please visit our website to view the latest dates and themes.
Rochester, MN 55902

Highlights:
Join us for another season of Cooking in La Cucina at Sopra Sotto. We have assembled the most interesting and diverse group of chef instructors for you. Antonio Ceccone, ?The Italian Gourmet", Carmela Tursi Hobbins, Maria Cazzanti, and Dr. Davide Ricci, are joined by our two new instructors, Daniela Ruggiero and Dennis Falbo. They have prepared a Spring/Summer Program which takes you from the Piedmont region in Northern Italy to Sardinia, Naples, Puglia, Calabria and many destinations in between.
Ultimate Segway * 11 4th Street SE p:507-206-0988
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Guided segway tours through Rochester. Choose from the Welcome to Rochester Tour, Spring River Tours, or even customize your own scavenger hunt! Segway rentals available for special events.
Rochester, MN 55904
Email: kenrassy2223@hotmail.com
Sports Teams
Minnesota Ice Hawks Hockey * 21 Elton Hills Drive NW p:507-202-8197
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Junior B United States Hockey League. All games played at Rochester-Olmsted Recreation Center.
Rochester, MN 55901
Rochester A's *
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American Legion Division I Baseball. 2003 league champions. Games played at rotating fields.
Rochester, MN
Rochester Giants Football * Soldiers Field p:507-281-6160
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Semi-professional football team. Home games played at Soldiers Field.
Rochester, MN 55902
Rochester Honkers Baseball * 307 East Center Street p:507-289-1170
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Summer collegiate baseball league. Top college players from the Midwest and across the nation. All games played at Mayo Field.
Rochester, MN 55904
Rochester Royals * 403 E Center Street p:507-281-0612
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Amateur baseball team. All games played at Mayo Field.
Rochester, MN 55904
Rochester Thunder * 1530 Greenview Drive p:507-206-4055
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The Rochester Thunder plays in the Premier Development League's Central Conference, in the Heartland Division. Games played May-July at the RCTC Stadium.
Rochester, MN 55902
Email: general@thethunderfc.com
Swimming
Chester Woods Park * 8378 Highway 14 East p:507-287-2624
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Eyota, MN 55934
Email: chesterwoods@co.olmsted.mn.us
Foster Arend Park * 400 NW East River Road p:507-285-8316
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This park has a lake for swimming and fishing. Picnic sites and volleyball courts available. Lifeguards are not provided.
Rochester, MN 55901
Rochester Area Family Y * 709 First Avenue SW p:507-287-2260
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Rochester, MN 55902
Fax: 507-287-2499
Rochester Recreation Center * 21 Elton Hills Drive NW p:507-328-2500
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Since opening to the public on January 11, 1975, this recreation facility has gone through two major expansions. The center contains an Olympic-sized pool, which meets all AAU and FINA standards, with additional seating for 1,000 poolside spectators added in 1998. The facility also houses two 85' x 200' ice rinks for hockey, figure skating, curling and recreational ice skating, as well as an exercise room and gymnasium to accommodate basketball, volleyball and soccer. Public swimming, ice skating and use of the gym is permitted during designated times.
Rochester, MN 55901
Fax: 507-529-4588
Soldiers Field Pool * 3rd Avenue & 8th Street SW p:507-281-6180
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Rochester, MN 55902
Tennis Courts
Allendale Park * 3000 BLK th Ave. NW p:507-328-2525
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Rochester, MN 55901
Century High School * 2525 Viola Road NE p:507-287-7919
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8 courts.
Rochester, MN 55906
Cooke Park * 7 Street & 7 Ave. NW p:507-328-2525
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Rochester, MN 55901
Elmcroft Park * Elmview Place & Oakridge Drive SW p:507-328-2525
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Rochester, MN 55902
Fox Valley Park * 900 BLK Foxcroft Circle SW p:507-328-2525
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Rochester, MN 55902
John Marshall High School * 1510 14th Street NW p:507-285-8473
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6 courts.
Rochester, MN 55901
Judd Park * 3800 BLK 3 Street NW p:507-328-2525
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Rochester, MN 55901
Mayo High School * 1420 11th Avenue SE p:507-285-8834
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6 courts.
Rochester, MN 55904
Rochester Athletic Club * 3100 19th Street NW p:507-282-6000
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10 indoor courts. 8 outdoor courts.
Rochester, MN 55901
Fax: 507-287-9327
Email: info@rochesterathleticclub.com
Rochester Indoor Tennis Club * 2700 Country Club Road SW p:507-288-4851
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6 courts.
Rochester, MN 55902
Rochester Tennis Center * Kutzky Park p:507-281-6186
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15 outdoor courts, 8 lit. Open May to September.
Rochester, MN 55902
Soldier's Field * 3rd Avenue & 7 Street SW p:507-2816160
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6 outdoor, lighted courts.
Rochester, MN 55902
Younge Park * 2500 BLK Fox Valley Dr. SW p:507-328-2525
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Rochester, MN 55902

Walk Rochester!

An initiative aimed at encouraging walking and exploring in Rochester, Minn. has been launched by a group of community partners.  Five suggested routes for scenic walks in Rochester were developed by the City of Rochester, the Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau, Steps to a Healthier Rochester, the Rochester Downtown Alliance, RNeighbors (Rochester's Neighborhood Resource Center), and the History Center of Olmsted County.  The route map cards, with suggested points of interest and historic significance, are available at the Visitor Kiosks in the Mayo Civic Center and University Square. 

Maps may also be printed from the Web site www.WalkRochester.com.

 
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