Page last updated on February 6, 2026 at 5:41 pm
About Butler Park Community Garden
Nestled in the southwest corner of Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park, at the intersection of West Ninth and North John Streets, Butler Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hands at organic gardening in rented plots.
The garden includes in-ground plots in two sizes and raised beds for rent.
Garden tools, other amenities, and educational opportunities are available to gardeners as well.
For more information about the Community Gardening Program, renting a garden plot, or guidelines for garden plot use, call 812-349-3704 or email the community gardening program ([email protected]).
Garden Plot Rental
Garden plot rentals open to the public on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10 a.m. Plot reservations are made online. Garden plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sign up to receive email updates about gardener registration (for prospective gardeners)
All 2025 gardeners in good standing are already signed up to receive email updates.
Hours of Operation
- Dawn to dusk, April through October.
- Winslow Woods Park is open from 5 a.m.–11 p.m. daily year round.
| Registration Code | 2026 Plot Rental Fee | Plot Description |
|---|---|---|
| 165201-A | $70 | Large in-ground plot 140 sq. ft. |
| 165201-B | $45 | Small in-ground plot approx. 90 sq. ft. |
| 165201-C | $50 | Raised Bed 32 sq. ft. |
Community Gardening Program
Large and small garden plots available for rent.
Willie Streeter Community Garden
In-ground and raised plots for rent.
Switchyard Park Community Garden
39 raised beds available for rent inside Switchyard Park
Community Gardening Classes
Educational programs for the home garden and landscape.
Report a problem in Butler Park Gardens
Use the uReport online system to report a problem or make a comment.
Accessibility
- The Butler Park Community Garden is served by an asphalt parking lot off West Ninth Street, between North John Street and North Elm Street, with room for 15 to 20 vehicles. There are no designated handicap parking spaces in the lot.
- A bicycle rack is located on the southeast end of the parking lot.
- A concrete walk lines the east side of the parking lot, and the concrete walk leads to the garden entrance gate.
- The manual entrance gate has a latch that must be manipulated to open, close, and secure the gate.
- The garden is natural surface with woodchipped paths.
- Raised garden beds are located between 87 feet and 125 feet away from the garden entrance gate across a natural surface.
- One bench is located 25 feet from the garden entrance gate across a natural surface.
Sponsorships and Donations
The Community Gardening program benefits from generous donations from corporations, businesses, groups and individuals in the form of seeds, plants, tools, soil amendments and other supplies, which allow us to keep our gardening opportunities affordable to all. There are a number of opportunities to become a donor to or sponsor of the Community Gardening program. Sponsorships or donations are accepted throughout the year. For more information about making a sponsorship or donation to the City's community gardens, contact Sarah Mullin at 812-349-3704 or email [email protected].