The Avon Park dam formed a popular swimming hole. The dam and bridge were dismantled in the 1980s. (From the Archives of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm) Eighty-five years ago this summer, Rochester residents dedicated a new recreation spot on Paint Creek. Built on the site of a bankrupt dairy farm and a long-abandoned millrace, Avon Park—now Rochester Municipal Park—quickly became a favorite place for area residents to swim, picnic, and play. The property on which Rochester … [Read more...]
State of the City of Rochester 2016
March 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
Story By Michael Dwyer and Sonya Julie, Photos by Michael Dwyer The State of the City Address of Rochester Held at The Royal Park Hotel Rochester City Manager, Blaine Wing, at his first State of the City for Rochester, welcomed the crowd and gave introductory remarks. Turning it over to Mayor Pro Tem, Kim Russell, she introduced the Rochester Hills Police Department Honor Guard, who presented the colors by marching in with the flags of The United States of America, Michigan, and the City … [Read more...]
New Band Shell for Rochester Music in the Park
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Music in the Park Music in the Park returns to the Rochester Municipal Park Thursday, June 19, at the Bebout Municipal Park Band Shell. The band shelter is new this year. Designed and built to accommodate the music groups that perform on Thursday nights, the shelter is a beautiful wood construction. It stands out and it will certainly be a desired venue for many summer functions. Bebout Municipal Park Band Shell Made possible from a generous gift from the Barbara J. Bebout … [Read more...]
