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A recent Play Perceptions Survey conducted through Common Ground Health’s Healthi Kids initiative gathered feedback from 528 Monroe County residents to identify barriers to outdoor play.

Nov 2, 2026 | News

One finding stood out to us: Forms of litter ranked as the second and third most commonly reported barriers preventing community members from enjoying our parks and outdoor play spaces.  ...

We’re closing out our five day series in Southwest Rochester!

Oct 31, 2026 | News

20 cleanups. Over 1,450 pounds of litter. One section of Rochester that deserves more attention....

❤️ Southeast Rochester brought the energy in 2026!

Oct 30, 2026 | News

If there’s one part of Rochester that demonstrated the power of community involvement this season, it’s the southeast side!...

Over 2,780 pounds of litter removed from Northwest Rochester! 

Oct 29, 2026 | News

Over 2,780 pounds of litter removed from Northwest Rochester! That’s what our volunteers accomplished across 39 cleanups during the 2026 season....

💙 Next Stop: Northeast Rochester!

Oct 28, 2026 | News

Day 2 of our five day recap takes us to Northeast Rochester, where our volunteers completed 31 cleanups across 17 different locations!...

Over the next five days, we’re taking a closer look at where Walking For Rochester made an impact during our 2026 Community Cleanup Program!

Oct 27, 2026 | News

  We’re starting in Downtown Rochester, NY, where our volunteers completed 22 cleanups between April and September. Here’s something worth highlighting: Between Main Street, Exchange Boulevard, and South Plymouth Avenue alone, our volunteers removed...
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  • A recent Play Perceptions Survey conducted through Common Ground Health’s Healthi Kids initiative gathered feedback from 528 Monroe County residents to identify barriers to outdoor play.
  • We’re closing out our five day series in Southwest Rochester!
  • ❤️ Southeast Rochester brought the energy in 2026!
  • Over 2,780 pounds of litter removed from Northwest Rochester! 
  • 💙 Next Stop: Northeast Rochester!

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