Tinker Nature Park
Tinker Nature Park is a 68 acre, handicap accessible 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 (click here for pet policy)
Tinker Nature Park is open daily 7:00 am until dusk. Several unique features include:
- The Hansen Nature Center: hours Tuesday - Saturday 8:30-4:00
- FREE Classes and Events that vary with the seasons click here for our Saturday Morning Garden Series
- Wildflower Meadow
- Wildlife Observation Blind near Wildflower Meadow
- Snake Hibernaculum
- Meditation Labyrinth located behind the Nature Center, near the Display Gardens
- Beginner Orienteering Course
- Self-guided HikYoga walk- 0.5 mile
- Snowshoe and Ski Rentals during the winter months (click here for rental information)
There are publicly available restrooms by the Calkins Road Parking Lot.
Our Park also features a playground and recreation area, and three pavilions with picnic tables for cold picnics.
For pavilion rental call 359-2540, or visit the Parks and Rec page.
Dogs are not Permitted at Tinker Nature Park
Supporting Documents
Tinker Park Map (580 KB) Booklet for Bug Hunting Activity (21 MB) 
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