Butler-Tarkington is known for its numerous green spaces, local eateries and shops, and Butler University. The private university has over 60 major academic fields of study across six colleges.

The community is also home to the five-mile Central Canal Towpath and Tarkington Park, which features tennis and basketball courts, a café, and a splash plaza.

Homes in Butler-Tarkington bring rich character to the area, and date back to the early 1900s.