Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is a small city with a big community spirit, and is one great place to live.

Outdoors, there are more than 100 city parks, which cover a total of more than 3,200 acres (1,294 hectares), including playgrounds, neighborhood parks, sports complexes, and open space reserves. Get your workout in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, or sign up for volleyball, softball, kickball, football, basketball, or broomball. There is also a volleyball center, an arena, a tennis center, and a recreation center, to meet all of your athletic needs. In the summer, cycle, run, or walk through the city's scenic areas, and, in winter, cross-country ski on one of several trails.

For summer fun, picnic shelters can be reserved for family outings in parks around the city. Get caught up with the relatives while pretending, for a day at least, that the park is your own big backyard. Or visit some of the city's great restaurants to sample international cuisine from award-winning chefs.

City events throughout the year include Winterfest (which includes events like the snowball softball tournament, sleigh riding and a "chocolate fantasy" for kids), and the springtime Arbor Month celebrations.

If you are living in an apartment and still want to get your hands in the soil, the city rents out gardening plots for the growing season – help keep the city green and enjoy fresh veggies at the same time!

And if you value work-life balance or want to spend more time with your family, take note: The city of 85,806 has an average commute time of 14 minutes to get to work.

If you would like to move to a small city with spirit and a strong belief in community, Rochester is the ideal location for you!

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