There are two things we look for when we travel. 1) Brewhouses and 2) Parks. We found both in Evansville, and Wesselman Woods is an amazing place, even though our visit was cut short. It's a...
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
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Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve in Evansville, Indiana, is dedicated to providing environmental education and outdoor recreation opportunities that enrich the lives of both residents and visitors. The preserve's mission is to protect and preserve the natural areas of Wesselman Woods and Howell Wetlands for future generations through conservation, education, and research.
Featuring the largest Nature Playscape in the United States, Wesselman Woods offers creative and interactive spaces designed for unstructured play and exploration. The preserve aims to reconnect children and adults with nature, allowing them to engage with the environment in a meaningful way.
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This is a great asset to Evansville. This is one of the oldest old growth forests in an urban community. Great hiking trails along the Wabash and Erie Canal, a great nature center, and a maple...
Visited there last year and had a blast exploring the trails and wildlife and I would definitely recommend this to get out of the house even the city.
They offer a 40$ family pick with the right to visit the forest reserve for a whole year. I think it is a good deal. The reserve itself is really good for children.
Seems like a great preserve with ample paths for walking/casual hiking. The nature preserve is connected to a park with baseball fields and such, which I believe is open like most parks: dawn to...
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