Wesselman Woods: A Natural Oasis in Evansville

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the downtown area of Evansville, head east on Main St toward S 1st St. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles, and then turn left onto N 1st Ave. Walk north for approximately 1 mile until you reach the intersection with E Riverside Dr. Turn right onto E Riverside Dr and continue for about 0.3 miles. Then, turn left onto N Boeke Rd. Wesselman Woods will be on your right at 551 N Boeke Rd. The total walking distance is approximately 2 miles.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  From downtown Evansville, walk to the nearest bus stop on Main St. Take the METS bus route towards the North side (check schedule for specific routes). You will need to transfer at the appropriate stop to get on the bus heading towards Boeke Rd. Get off the bus at the stop closest to N Boeke Rd. From there, walk north on N Boeke Rd for about 0.2 miles to reach Wesselman Woods, located at 551 N Boeke Rd.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer biking, you can rent a bike from a local bike-sharing program. Start at the downtown area and head east on Main St, then turn left onto N 1st Ave, cycling north for about 1 mile. After reaching E Riverside Dr, make a right turn and cycle for 0.3 miles. Finally, turn left onto N Boeke Rd, and Wesselman Woods will be on your right at 551 N Boeke Rd. The total biking distance is approximately 2 miles.