Rare or habitat-restricted butterflies in the area include the Ottoe skipper, regal fritillary, Pawnee skipper, and dusted skipper. The area is restricted to foot traffic only. The area contains a native stand of shagbark hickory trees unique to the area. The Sioux City Prairie is a native Loess Hills prairie located within Sioux City. The 150-acre tract was purchased by the Iowa Nature Conservancy through voluntary donations in 1983.
Hiking trails are open at all times for visitors on foot.
No horses, bicycles, snowmobiles, vehicles, or ATV's are allowed. The prairie is located adjacent to Briar Cliff College. Walk-in entrance gates are found on the west end of the property via Talbot Road, and the east end from 30th Street or Briar Cliff College. Two ponds located in the park are stocked with bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Electric motors may be used in the ponds.