08/29/2026
Coming Soon: A New Sensory Room at the Perinton Community Center!
We’re excited to share that construction will begin soon on a new Sensory Room at the Perinton Community Center! Located adjacent to the Community Center lobby and overlooking the Aquatic Center, the Sensory Room will provide a safe, calming space that engages the senses through sight, sound, touch, and movement. The space will support emotional regulation, help reduce anxiety, and offer youth and adults an opportunity to relax during structured and drop-in activities.
Designed to support individuals with a wide range of disabilities, the room will include various types of seating, LED tables, fidgets, an interactive wall, and other sensory-related items. It will also provide an engaging space for visitors while family members participate in other Community Center programs.
The project also advances the Town’s ongoing work to make Recreation & Parks facilities and programs more accessible and inclusive. A Town-commissioned accessibility assessment by Rochester Accessible Adventures recommended creating a designated quiet area within the Community Center to provide a safe, consistent and reliable environment for children with sensory needs and those who may benefit from additional behavioral support.
Construction begins Monday, August 31, and will take place in phases over approximately six weeks. The lobby will remain open throughout the project, although visitors may experience typical construction noise. Vending machines will also be temporarily unavailable before being relocated within the lobby.
The Perinton Town Board recently approved the Sensory Room project, which will be fully funded through a Monroe County ARPA grant.
We look forward to bringing this new inclusive space to the Perinton Community Center and sharing updates as the project takes shape!
Learn more here: https://perinton.gov/departments/randp/perinton-community-aquatic-center/program-and-facility-accessibility/perinton-community-center-sensory-room/
