November 1st until March 31st, Monday through Thursday the park is open 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Lodges are available to rent from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Friday through Sunday the park is open from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Lodges are available to rent from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.

Fish Hatchery

The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park was established in 1933 as a cooperative effort between the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries and Monroe County. It was closed in mid-December 2002 due to County budget cuts and then re-opened in the Fall of 2003, when the Riedman Foundation entered into a partnership with the County to provide funding for staff, maintenance and operational support, as well as make capital improvements. The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park is open all year long. This popular family destination provides a unique opportunity to view several varieties of fish in various stages of development. There are some 20,000 fish currently being raised at the hatchery. In addition to the trout, the hatchery raises Chinook salmon and Perch. Hatchery staff, on duty Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most weekends, help provide an educational experience for visitors of all ages. For more information about the benefit derby and other activities taking place at the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park, please call 585-586-1670.

• On Saturday, March 9, the public is invited to participate in a free fly-tying demonstration and casting clinic from 9 a.m. until noon at the Fish Hatchery Powder Mills Park, 115 Park Road, Pittsford. This all-ages, family-style demonstration is for novice, intermediate, and seasoned anglers alike. Watch as the fine craft of fly tying is demonstrated, and then go hands-on with members of Upstate Fly Fishers Inc., a chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers, and learn the special technique for casting with fly rods. Staff will also be on hand to teach visitors about the fish being raised at the Hatchery.

• 10th Annual Riedman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby:
  To Benefit The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park
  Monday, April 1, 2013 - 7 a.m. until noon - Event & Registration Information

Restrooms

Powder Mills Park has three restrooms located in the park. One is located off of Park Road by the Rand Lodge, the other two are located off of Woolston Road, one by the Powderhorn Lodge and the other next to the Oak Tree Lodge. See the park map for specific locations.

Trails

Before heading out to Powder Mills Park print the map. The color coded hiking trails and additional details will keep you on the right track.

• The Hatchery Trail is a .8 mile walk that takes you through a large field of milkweed which is a favorite spot for butterflies. Keep a look out for hawks circling overhead.

• The Daffodil Trail is a .7 mile (one way) walk that is especially wonderful in the spring because it takes you through a Daffodil Meadow which when in bloom is beautiful. This trail also has a wide range of plants along the walk which keep the scenery changing.

• The Ridge Trail is a .4 mile walk (one way) which has an overlook point that allows you to see west for miles. Also watch along this trail for the remains of the old Rand household.

• The Trillium Trail is a .5 mile (one way) walk that will bring you along the wetlands and through an area of unique plant life.

• The Powderhorn Trail is a .6 mile walk which a small section opens up to a very large field filled with ragweed and other wild flowers. It will also take you through woods filled with maple, oak, and many other types of trees.

Winter Activities

There is one designated sledding hill located by the North and South Lodges.