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: 
Includes exhibits on the natural history of New York, an indoor Honey Bee observation hive, and snowshoeing. 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, and several museums on the property. Dogs are not Permitted at Tinker Nature Park. Our Park also features a playground and recreation area, and three pavilions with picnic tables for cold picnics.

Tinker Nature Park has several unique features that include: * Wildflower Meadow * Snake Hibernaculum * Wildlife Observation Blind * Indoor Observation Beehive * Orienteering Course Tinker Nature Park has several unique features that include: * Wildflower Meadow * Snake Hibernaculum * Wildlife Observation Blind * Indoor Observation Beehive * Orienteering Course The Park also features a pond for fishing (bass season only), A playground and recreation area, a physical fitness course and three pavilions with picnic tables for cold picnics. For pavilion rental call 359-7042. The Hansen Nature Center is free and open to the public. We invite you to view our nature exhibits that change with the seasons. Nature Center is open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-3:30 pm. We have something for all ages: * Nature Library * Extensive Taxidermy Collection * Special Events * Indoor Honeybee Observation Hive * Seasonal Programs