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Located near Lake Ahquabi State Park, this home to the Warren County Conservation Board features a beautiful facility which offers an educational look at Warren County's natural resources. Its outdoor setting provides an excellent background for private meetings and events. There are educational resources, trails, and many opportunities to explore the outdoors. You can also learn about the other parks in the county by calling or visiting. To contact, call 515-961-6169 or visit their website www.warrenccb.org
Where: Near Lake Ahquabi State Park
This interpretive self-guided tree tour will acquaint you with several of the non-native, unusual or rare trees that live in Buxton Park Arboretum.
Where: Buxton Park Iowa's newest state park underwent an "extreme makeover" to create a new venue of family fun in the outdoors from what was once a coal mine site.
Where: 13084 Elkhorn Street, 6 miles north of Indianola on Hwy 65/69
Both stunning and serene, Buxton Park is nestled in the center of Indianola adjacent to Simpson College. Its formal gardens, ornamental fountain and gazebo offer a spectacular setting for intimate gatherings, photo sessions or a simple stroll in the park. Also home to an arboretum, the park offers a self-guided interpretive tree tour pamphlet at the display case near the gazebo.
Where: North Buxton Street & West Girard Avenue Open to the public various times throughout the year.
Where: Beside the Middle School on Hwy 92 East.
Half-mile, level mowed grass path through undeveloped woodlands and savannahs features six stations with information about the park's history, plants and wildlife.
Where: DeNelsky Park
Farnham Galleries at Simpson College provides Simpson and the surrounding community with opportunities to witness and experience artwork of professionally working artists. By presenting a wide range of artists, artistic styles and media, Farnham Galleries seeks to provide a fully diverse examination of the visual arts to the public.
Where: Simpson College Campus Specializing in hostas and shade companion plants.
Where: 5148 155th Avenue, 7 miles north of Indianola
Your visit to this historic area in Indianola provides an eclectic array of shops, restaurants and services. Visit one of the many unique shops, dine inside or on the patio and enjoy the ambiance of both the present day and a not so distance past. For More Information: http://www.indianoladowntown.com/
The playground provides space where dogs can exercise and socialize. It features fenced land for both small and large dogs, water, a shelter, picnic tables and portable restroom. ANNUAL PERMIT OR DAILY PASSES REQUIRED. Purchase annual permits at Indianola Parks and Recreation. Day passes available at the park for $3. Permit tag must be visible on your pet while at the park.
Where: Downey Memorial Park (South K Street & West 17th Ave)
Features a half-pipe, grind box, fun box, pyramid, platform, 7 ft. ramp, 2 waterfalls, mini-spine snake run, steps on grind rail, spine, 8" & 12" high grind rails.
Where: Located in Memorial Park, North G Street & West Euclid Ave
We're a family-owned business located between Indianola and Martensdale just off Highway 92. We always have free sampling of wines! Private tasting parties can be arranged at your location or ours. Ask about custom wines. Banquet facility for up to 150 people.
Where: 4 miles west of Indianola on Highway 92. Turn north on Hwy R-57 to the first gravel road, which is Jesup. Go 1/2 mile west on Jesup to tan & red building.
This 770 acre park with campground offers picnicking, fishing (handicap accessible), boat ramps and unsupervised swimming at a large sandy beach. Rent boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboats through the concessionaire. Bait also available. Stone lodge and picnic shelters may be reserved online at https://eservices.iowa.gov/iowaparks/
Where: Five miles south of Indianola on Hwy 65/69 (one mile west on Hwy 349).
This 13 acre park includes the town's aquatic center, skate park, new playground, outdoor amphitheater, modern restrooms and a large picnic shelter with seating for 96.
Where: North G Street & West Euclid Avenue
A By-Reservation Tea Room nestled on a picturesque farm in the hills of southern Iowa, just a short drive from Indianola. For More Information: http://www.missspensersspecialteas.com/
This 160 acre park was once a farm. It offers picnicking, a shelter with tables and grill that can be reserved, modern restrooms, playgrounds, basketball, 18 hole championship level disc golf course, hiking trails, horseshoe courts, adult and youth softball complexes, and a campground (first-come, first-served for self-contained vehicles only).
Where: 2205 E. 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92 East edge of town)
Take time to stop and smell the roses - all twelve different varieties - at Sesquicentennial Park. Multiple flowerbeds showcase an ever-changing display of annuals, perennials and roses, including the pink-flowered Carefree Beauty featured here and in other plantings around Indianola.
Where: Highway 65/69 & Salem Avenue
Summerset Winery is nestled on 12.5 acres of vineyard in the scenic countryside of northern Warren County, just 7 miles south of Des Moines and twenty minutes from the downtown area. From our back patio, guests can enjoy the view of the picturesque terrain as well as the downtown Des Moines skyline. For More Information: http://www.summersetwine.com
Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center features a 7400 sq. ft barrier free, "zero depth" heated pool. A 1-meter diving board, water therapy seat, water cascade, leapin lily pads, gadgets & gizmos, tumble buckets, bubbling beach, sandpit, and a super sidewinder slide (a 195 ft waterslide.) The pool is fun for all ages. For more information, (515) 961-9420.
Where: Memorial Park, 714 W. Detroit
Our main museum houses a Warren County Historical/Genealogical Library, kitchen /dining room, and two floors of historical exhibits. The Heritage Village has a log cabin, Mt. Hope Country School, Pioneer Church, a Quaker South River Meeting House, George Washington Carver Museum, Large Machinery Building and General Store. The Library has family histories; old school records; obituaries; photos; court records; information about Warren County communities, churches, and organizations; and original newspapers.
Where: 1400 West 2nd (Iowa Highway 92 West). Enter at the Warren County Fair main entrance and turn east (right) and we are located east of the fair campgrounds.
Wesley Woods offers year-round an escape to the great outdoors with summer camps, family retreats facilities, horse rides, wagon tours, hiking, ropes courses, sledding, fishing and archery.
Where: Take Hwy 92 west out of Indianola to R63. Turn left and drive south to Nixon Street, where the pavement ends. Turn left (east) on Nixon Street (gravel) Nixon Street dead ends in the camp parking lot. |
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