Dog Park

Dog Park at Downey Memorial Park

1710 South K St
Open Dawn-Dusk
Water available 4/15-10/15

The dog park features fenced land for both small (under 40 pounds) and large dogs, agility equipment, watering station, waste receptacles and bag dispensers for clean up. A shelter, benches and picnic tables are also available for park patrons.

Membership Required

The Dog Park is available for members only.  Annual memberships are $30/dog and expire one year after purchase date.  A lanyard and membership card will be provided for entrance into the locked facility.

Memberships may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office. Proof of current rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations will be required; bring paperwork with you or email to parkrec@indianolaiowa.gov.


You will be asked to verify the following:

  • Do you verify that this dog (s) has (have) never shown aggressiveness, fighting or biting towards animals or people?
  • Do you agree to observe and obey all Dog Park rules?
  • Do you understand that using the Dog Park involves risk of injury to you, your dog, and other people and their dogs?
  • Do you agree to assume all responsibility and risks, losses, damages or injuries that may occur as a result of your presence at the Dog Park?
  • By voluntarily purchasing a membership to the Indianola Dog Park, do you agree to fully and forever release the City of Indianola, the Indianola Parks and Recreation Department and its employees from any claims or damages resulting from your use of the facility?
  1. 1 Three large dogs nuzzle each other on top of a picnic table at Indianola Dog Park
  2. 2 Dogs play in the large mowed grass area as the sun goes down on Indianola Dog Park
  3. 3 People and dogs gather near the grain bin gazebo on a summer evening at Indianola Dog Park
  4. 4 A dog stands near the entrance gate at the Indianola Dog Park
  5. 5 Moonlight shines on the grain bin gazebo at the Indianola Dog Park

Park History

This area was purchased in 1933 as a portion of Indianola's waterworks.  The site was named the Richard Downey Memorial Park in honor of caretaker Walter Downey's son, who died in WWII.   In 2006, a group of volunteers began fundraising in order to establish the Indianola Dog Park, which opened in 2008.