Explore the Serenity of Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

Getting There

• Public Bus

  Begin at the Sioux City Transit Center located at 16th and Pierce Streets. Catch Bus Route 4, which heads towards the Southern Hills area. Stay on the bus until you reach the stop at 4500 Sioux River Rd, which is the closest stop to Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. From the bus stop, walk approximately 0.3 miles north on Sioux River Rd to arrive at the entrance of the nature center.

• Bicycle

  If you are starting from downtown Sioux City, you can rent a bicycle from a local bike-sharing program. Head south on 4th Street towards Nebraska Street, then turn right onto Nebraska and follow it until you reach the Sioux River. Once you reach the river, follow the bike path along the river which will lead you to the nature center. The ride is approximately 3 miles and will take you around 15-20 minutes, depending on your pace.

• Walking

  If you prefer to walk and are starting from the Sioux City Public Library downtown, head south on Douglas Street towards 5th Street. Continue onto 6th Street, then turn left onto Nebraska Street. Follow Nebraska until you reach the pedestrian path leading to the Sioux River. Walk along the river path, which will take you directly to Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. The total walking distance is around 3.5 miles and should take about an hour.