Buxton Park

About Buxton Park

Buxton Park is a city park in the center of Indianola, Iowa, adjacent to Simpson College. Donated in 1906, it is the city's first park and features formal gardens, a butterfly garden, a three-tiered lighted fountain, public sculpture, a children's garden and an arboretum with more than 30 identified trees on a self-guided walking tour. A gazebo near the gardens can be reserved for small gatherings of up to 25 people, including small outdoor weddings. The gazebo has no electricity. Visitors can park on the street along Buxton Street and Girard Avenue, but the park has no restroom facilities.

The facts

Guests

Up to 25 guests

Pricing note

Gazebo rental is $45 per day, with a $50 damage deposit due at the time of reservation and refunded by check. Reservations for small gatherings of up to 25 people are taken first-come, first-served up to one year in advance.

Setting

Outdoor

Kind of place

Park · Garden

Last updated

October 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Buxton Park

• Website: indianolaiowa.gov/1293/Buxton-Park
• Phone: (515) 961-9420
• Address: 705 N. Buxton Street

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