Maplewood Schools and YMCA
YMCA
A community institution since 1916, the Maplewood Y offers group exercise classes, strength training equipment, gym, sauna, and indoor swimming pool. Home to the Caroline “Lily” Lobozzo Aging Resource Center and the City Waves youth swim team.
- Maplewood YMCA
25 Driving Park
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 647-3600
website: Maplewood Family YMCA | YMCA of Greater Rochester
Elementary
- School #7
31 Bryan Street
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-3110 - Nazareth Elementary
1001 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 458-3786 - Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology
1001 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
585-498-4700
Middle School/High School
- The Aquinas Institute
1127 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-2020
website: Aquinas Institute of Rochester
Maplewood Churches
- Sacred Heart Cathedral – Hope lives here!Cathedral
296 Flower City Park
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-3221
Maplewood Medical Services
- Lakeview Eye Care
1 Lakeview Park
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 458-2020
Youth Activities
- City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Youth Services R-Centers offer playgrounds, outdoor courts, and indoor game rooms. The School #7 R-Center also includes activities in the gym.
- LaGrange R-Center
455 LaGrange Ave.
428-7639 - Pierpont/School #7 R-Center
219 Pierpont St.
428-6859
- LaGrange R-Center
- Center for Team Empowerment
1298 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY 14615
Rochester Teen Empowerment — The Center for Teen Empowerment
Maplewood Community Library
The Maplewood Community Library is a 9,688 sq. ft. building constructed in 1959 and expanded in 2026. The library’s many windows provide an attractive, bright atmosphere for learning. The layout includes a central circulation area, which separates the adult reading area from the Teen Center and children’s room. The building also includes a meeting room and a classroom. Both entrances, from Dewey Avenue and from our parking lot, are accessible entrances.
Branch Supervisor: Johanna Buran
Programs include:
Homework Help
“Safe to Be Smart”- Youth-oriented activities and services
Citizenship Classes
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes
TASC Classes
Adult Book Club
Story Times
The Maplewood Community Library is a member of the Monroe County Library System.
website: Maplewood Community Library | Rochester Public Library
1111 Dewey Ave
(585) 428-8220
Rochester, NY 14613
Fire Department
The Dewey and Ridgeway Firehouse is located at 1477 Dewey Avenue. Common emergencies include rescue, emergency medical calls, natural gas and electrical problems, rubbish, vehicle and structure fires. The Rochester Fire Department also provides first responder services for life threatening medical emergencies. To reach the Fire Department, DIAL 911.
Neighborhood Service Center
The Northwest Quadrant Neighborhood Service Center is intended to improve the community by working together with residents to solve problems such as blighted properties, unmaintained, vacant, or underutilized commercial properties, and safety in our City. If you have suggestions or concerns about issues in Maplewood, please contact the NSC staff at (585) 428-7620. website: Northwest Neighborhood Service Center | City of Rochester, New York
400 Dewey Avenue
Rochester , NY 14613
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Police
DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES.
Refuse Pick up / Services
The City’s Department of Environmental Services (DES) helps provide safe, clean and attractive surroundings for residents by furnishing many essential services. Solid waste pick up in Maplewood is every Monday unless changed by a holiday or severe weather. For more information on these services or others, call the Office of Customer Satisfaction at 428-5990.