Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort

I do really like coming here. I do recommend if you are planning to go here a lot this summer that you get the season pass. I do like the scenery and how some of the rides are over the lake. It makes it so much better. The wooden rollercoasters are a little ruff especially when you stop on Hoosier hurricane when your in the front. But I'm not surprised with the age of these rollercoasters and them being wooden. Steel hawg is very smooth! I do love the rides here and they are so much fun! Especially if you are just starting out with rollercoasters or if you have a young child.

I've been coming to the boardwalk for over 30 years. Every time we come, we have a fabulous experience. I grew up here as well as my children. So happy to have the opportunity to share a piece of my childhood with my own children! Pictures are from 2010 thru 2023, We've skipped a few years.

This was an INCREDIBLE find. We (me + 11 & 13yo daughters) had SO much fun that we upgraded our day pass to a season pass. Here's what I loved about the place.
1. Packed with nostalgia. They've kept this place up very well since it was first built in the 1920s.
2. They have modern roller coasters (a new one should be unveiled this month) and rides reminiscent of the County Fair.
3. It's small and compact with a gondola to carry you from one end of the park to the other, also offering terrific views.
4. If you stay on the property, parking ($20) is FREE. And there is a ticket discount if you stay 2 nights.
5. There is definitely more to do than in just one day, so it's worth it for 2 days or a season pass.
6. Live entertainment and dancing at night on the weekends. And rides are open until 10pm.
6. I felt safe letting my kids walk around the park while I enjoyed a drink at the Sky Bar. The park has 3 bars, including an adorable Tiki Bar right next to the "beach."
7. In the area is also a drive-in movie theater and a large docked boat that offers live music every weekend as well as occasional cruises.
8. If you aren't expecting Disney or Six Flags and can appreciate a park that will take you for a walk down memory lane while the kids have fun, this is the place for you!

***Special mention, we live 10 minutes away from Kings Island, so we are accustomed to expensive modern parks with LONG lines. We often long for the classic amusement rides that were at Coney Island along the Ohio River. Indiana Beach is a nice mix of them both.

Grew up coming here, but hadn't been in 15 years. Had pretty low expectations, but it was way better than I expected and in many cases just how I remembered it! Clearly been fixed up, cleaned up, and renovated in areas. The ski show was funny and entertaining and one of my favorite memories from coming years ago! Missed the jetski performances though! All-in-all we took a chance and glad we did!

Had a great time at this park. Fun rides and an amazing atmosphere. The setting on the lake is fantastic.

Both of the new coasters were closed but it was still fun. It will be even better when they are open and running.

The Shafer Queen boat ride being included with the park ticket was a pleasant surprise and was a great way to view the park from the lake.

The park has a bunch of food options. The taco and fried snickers bar I had at the park were both good.

Great time! The only problem, is that the lines were very long of weekends, so I suggest going on a weekday like me and my friend. They had a South Park claw machine. Stan and Butters at Indiana Beach!

So fun and nostalgic! We had a blast....staff is SO friendly. Shout out to the guy running Fascination he was so patient and efficient. Another shoutout to the mechanics that kept the antique cars running and got a broken one up and going so quickly.
The kids had a blast with all the rides. Some Waterpark features were not open when we visited, but we weren't planning on that anyways, so it didn't affect us.
Can't wait to return!

My boyfriend made our first trip to Indiana Beach as a little detour while we were traveling to Muncie for the Small-town Smackdown Tournament. We were both PLEASANTLY surprised at this place!

Indiana Beach is a small slice of Americana. An amusement park and resort that was built around a lake, it is a nice place to go when you're looking for a quick escape. There are lots of cool rides and roller coasters, the people that work there are super friendly, and for being as old as it is it's pretty well maintained.

Indiana Beach kinda reminds me of Amity Island, if Amity were to relocate to the Midwest. 😂 We both liked it here a lot! And we can't wait to go back, ride more roller coasters, and drink some more YUENGLING!!!!

I would visit this place on a regular basis as a kid and was lucky enough to visit for the first time in probably 20 years just a couple of weeks ago. My husband and I took our kids (6 &9) and they LOVED it. It's like this place never changed...and I loved that. This is not a Kings Island or Cedar Point- and I don't mean that to be a drawback, because it is not. It's a little slower paced, has short lines, plenty of rides, games, food, and has a water park. I can't say enough about the employees, too. Every person we interacted with that day who worked there was so kind and patient. If your kiddos are 5-13 and not yet ready for the big coasters at the larger amusement parks, this is the place to take them. Please know they do have big roller coasters- they have something for everyone.

First time back since I was kid, and my sons very first time! We had a wonderful time, we definitely will be back next summer!

I like it. It has a nostalgic charm. Reminds me of Cedar Point on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio back in the 60s. It's charming that some rides are on platforms in the water. Nice touch. I didn't mind paying the 20$ parking fee (pittance for what you pay for parking in San Francisco)so I could have my camping gear with me to cook my own food. I really can't imagine bringing a family and buying park food. The park does have a tired presence but I read that they have been on hard times and starting new ownership. It still gives local teenagers a summer job learning people skills and not sitting with their portable electronics. I wouldn't go out of my way to return, but would return if in the area again. Just not this year.
This is for Ryan's Pronto Pup: the fried veges.....spot on! The marinara could be a little thicker, just me, but didn't stop me from dipping.

I have always loved Indiana beach! We usually book a campsite at the Indiana beach camp grounds and go back and forth. The new owners have really put a lot of work into make the park as great as it used to be. I really love all the little shops and restaurants they have added. The dole whip stand is my personal favorite. The rides and water park are always a blast to go and enjoy. Overall Indiana beach is one of the best attractions in the state of Indiana. I’ll definitely be renewing my season pass this coming season!

The new owners have done a great job restoring the park. We went on a Saturday in September (2021), and most the rides were manned and operating, which is great since all the college staff is gone. The old favorite food places are there too. Very happy with the improved park. Update: Went again Aug 2nd (2022), another fun experience. Not overly crowded. The water park rotated between the lazy river running and the slides due to a shortage of staff.

Well, the prices are not anything like they used to be. I understand inflation, but bring back the "boardwalk only" charge. It used to be $2, so make it $5

Beautiful place to take the family “ you pay one price to get in an ride all the rides you want all day , food an drink is extra an there’s a few things like a spook house and a river boat ride that cost little extra . Not bad at all . Took my 10 year old grandson an we had a time that will be remembered for years “””

Wonderful family friendly amusement park. There is truly something for all ages. We celebrated our 4 year old's birthday here and worried there wouldn't be enough for the tiny human to do. Instead we were pleasantly surprised with all he could do. Every staff member we interacted with was kind and helpful.

This is my all time favorite amusement park. It's friendly, clean and beautiful with colorful flowers and signage. I love the ferris wheel and sky chairs that carry you above the park from one end to the other. The river boat ride is so relaxing with wonderful views of the amusement park and fancy houses around the lake. The rides are just the right amount of thrill and nostalgia. The food is like being at the county fair...yum! My family and have been coming here 20+ years.

First time here, nice enjoyable park, has some great unique rides. For an amusement park, has no carmel or candied apples, no cotton candy, taffy or fudge for sale, which is really strange for a place like this. Souvenirs and gift shops were nice, but sparce with selections that other parks may offer. Staff seemed like they didn't want to be there, with the exception of maybe 20 ride hosts and hostesses. Aside from that, this is a really nice place.

Great rides, new owners have really improved things! A lot of rides have new paint. There are new food options. Great shops on the boardwalk. Water park is fun.

This visit was for my granddaughter's fifth birthday. She wanted a beach, and we couldn't afford Florida.

There were over 40 friends and family. From various parts of the state. Easy for all who attended. Pricing was reasonable. Park food was priced higher, but that was expected.

It was perfect!!! Most of the rides that she was willing to ride had no line. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and she spent 3 hours in the sand and water.

It was not expensive and it was a short drive 1.5 hours.

I'm giving this 5 stars because of the attentiveness of the park staff in making her special day, special. They even gave her a birthday hat!