dog friendly park

Wesselman Woods

Overview: Wesselman Woods is rated 4.6/5 from 240 Google reviews. Visitors say this nature preserve offers great trails, a charming experience, and an informative nature center with turtles, bald eagles, and snakes. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade.

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4.6Google rating

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4.6(240 reviews)

Visitors say this nature preserve offers great trails, a charming experience, and an informative nature center with turtles, bald eagles, and snakes. They also highlight the abundant bird life, amazing trees, and the contrast between the woods and the surrounding city.

Best for

general off-leash exercise

Quick facts

Address551 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711, USA

Phone(812) 479-0771

City pageEvansville

Imported fromEvansville, IN

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general off-leash exercisenature preservehiking areatourist attractionpark1 Google photos240 reviewsOpen now

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Julina Stout10 months ago

You’ll find nature, places for kids to run around and play, and the oldest trees in Indiana. There is a nature center with educational exhibits and hands on learning for kids. There are lookouts on the water with fish and turtles to observe. The trails are easy and shaded in lush greenery.

Terri Waugaman4 months ago

The staff was amazing and the park was beautiful and easy to navigate especially because I'm not very stable on my feet at times

Scott Ball11 months ago

Beautiful area. Great trails, nature center is very nice and has lots of information. The contrast is stark between being in the woods and having the city surrounding you. The trees are amazing, and the bird life is abundant. Highly recommend seeing this very unique place.

Michael Alan7 months ago

A real treasure here on the east side of Evansville! A great place to walk in nature. The trails are nicely maintained year round.

Kennedy Saltsa year ago

I’ve been a fan of Wesselman Woods my entire life and it has never disappointed me. The remodel and Tree House are so cool! It really was an excellent choice and adds so much educational value in such a fun way! I’m so glad these woods exist- now my daughter can enjoy the Woods and learn to love it as much as I do.

Opening hours

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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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