Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center | Kids Out and About Rochester

Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center

Address: 
1525 Calkins Rd.
Rochester , NY , 14534
Phone: 585-359-7044
43° 4' 3.7992" N, 77° 34' 29.01" W
Contact name: 
Emily Bradford
Ages for which our activities are most appropriate: 
Tinker Nature Park is a 68-acre, ADA-compliant park. It features a 1.2 mile walking/exercise trail, a 1/2 mile nature trail, a wildflower meadow, snake hibernaculum, wildlife observation blind, indoor observation beehive. The Park also features a pond for fishing (bass season only), a playground and recreation area, a physical fitness course, three pavilions with picnic tables for cold picnics, and several museums on the property. Dogs are not permitted. The Hansen Nature Center is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00-4:00 and is free and open to the public.

 

 

We invite you to view our nature exhibits that change with the seasons.

 We have something for all ages: * Nature Library * Extensive Taxidermy Collection * Special Events * Indoor Honeybee Observation Hive * Seasonal Programs

 

For pavilion rental call 359-7042.

Open hours: 
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm