Story City has a 1913 hand carved wooden carousel which operates from May-September in Story City's North Park. This central Iowa community purchased it in 1938 and rescued it from deterioration by completely restoring it in 1982. Fun fact: The local carousel was restored within the wall of our venue, the Rustic Rose Barn!

It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

"NORTH PARK

Intersection of Broad Street and Forest Avenue

Approximately 8.75 acres

Playground equipment includes: see-saws; swing sets; whirl; dome climber; tire swing; pony spring bouncer; wood play structure with slides, suspension bridge, crawl tunnel, and decks; preschool to five years old play structure with slides, tic-tac-toe board, crawl tube, cliff climber, vertical ladder, transfer point, and decks

Other recreational items: lighted basketball court; 2 tennis courts; swimming pool; little league baseball diamond with lights and bleachers

Structures and other items: Enclosed Scandinavian style shelter house with restrooms and kitchen; lighted band-shell; 2 open air picnic shelters, concrete “S” picnic table; picnic grills; picnic tables; drinking fountains; enclosed antique carousel."

"Approximately 21 acre park"

"Playground equipment includes: swing set

Other recreational items: bike path, lighted ball diamond; high school baseball diamond, 9 hole disc golf course

Structures and other items: enclosed picnic shelter with fireplace and electricity; picnic grills; picnic tables; ball diamond concession stand with one restroom and bleachers; baseball concession stand with restrooms and bleachers; suspension/swinging bridge; Skunk River dam with canoe access; concrete boat ramp; proposed handicap fishing platform along river."

"Striving to be the best antique mall in our state!

18,000 sq' with 125 of Iowa's best dealers who bring in awesome merchandise at reasonable prices.

We have a friendly staff and are open everyday10am-7pm (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & Easter Sunday)."

Located right on Interstate 35 (Exit 124) just 40 miles north of Des Moines.

One of Story County's parks, located in zearing - 15 miles (20 mins) east of our venue.

One of Story County's local parks, located 24 miles (30 mins) southeast of our venue.