Indiana Beach
Amusement and theme park Hotel resort Campsite
Indiana Beach is an amusement park and resort located on Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana.The resort was developed by the Spackman family who owned it from 1926-2008. Originally named Ideal Beach, the amusement park began as a small lakeside beach with a bath house and refreshment stand. In 1927, the first thrill attraction opened, and from that point, it began to expand. Read more
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Amy Macom T. 2016-06-15
It's nice to see the park coming back to life! It wasn't busy yesterday, but it's early summer yet! We had 8 people with us and we all had a fantastic...
It's nice to see the park coming back to life! It wasn't busy yesterday, but it's early summer yet! We had 8 people with us and we all had a fantastic...
Tammie P. 2016-04-06
Love this place! I started coming here when I was little and have been for about 30 years now!! Could use some maintenance and it is a little run down...
Love this place! I started coming here when I was little and have been for about 30 years now!! Could use some maintenance and it is a little run down...
Matthew S. 2017-06-17
Always a great time at Indiana beach. I wish they would put a little more money into up keep and beautification of the park.
Always a great time at Indiana beach. I wish they would put a little more money into up keep and beautification of the park.
Shelton Melissa P. 2017-06-14
My son got his hand caught in a nail on a kiddy ride it ripped the side of his hand wide open. They closed the ride, wiped the blood off then reopened...
My son got his hand caught in a nail on a kiddy ride it ripped the side of his hand wide open. They closed the ride, wiped the blood off then reopened...
Danielle H. 2017-06-14
I have not attended this year but last season the day we came most the rides we came for were closed down so we left and came back at later date same...
I have not attended this year but last season the day we came most the rides we came for were closed down so we left and came back at later date same...
Miranda Z. 2017-06-14
We were told 3 dates for what was called bring a friend Tuesday. Yesterday was one and then July 11th and August 8th. We get there only to be told...
We were told 3 dates for what was called bring a friend Tuesday. Yesterday was one and then July 11th and August 8th. We get there only to be told...
Kyle S. 2017-06-13
cant even swim in the water park anymore....half of it is closed off. its basically a kiddie pool. so the water park part of it sucks and i wouldnt...
cant even swim in the water park anymore....half of it is closed off. its basically a kiddie pool. so the water park part of it sucks and i wouldnt...
Genevieve L. 2017-06-13
We all love going there but for all the local people that live here all year round would love to take their families but can't afford it like me I don...
We all love going there but for all the local people that live here all year round would love to take their families but can't afford it like me I don...
Nikki Cameron D. 2017-06-13
I am impressed with the progress of the beach this year. I would like to see a new adult ride added, as well as putting a small miniature golf in...
I am impressed with the progress of the beach this year. I would like to see a new adult ride added, as well as putting a small miniature golf in...
Terry P. 2017-06-13
I hope Apex you are reading our Reviews I grew up with Indiana Beach loved coming on weekends for years you certainly need to reevaluate prices as far...
I hope Apex you are reading our Reviews I grew up with Indiana Beach loved coming on weekends for years you certainly need to reevaluate prices as far...
Missy C. 2017-06-13
We have always made a point to go to Indiana Beach every summer since I was 16. Now my kids are 14 and 15 have their favorite rides they always make...
We have always made a point to go to Indiana Beach every summer since I was 16. Now my kids are 14 and 15 have their favorite rides they always make...
Rachel T. 2017-06-13
Guy at front gate sold my friends and I ride tickets but didn't tell us that none of the rides were running such a rip off will not be coming back...
Guy at front gate sold my friends and I ride tickets but didn't tell us that none of the rides were running such a rip off will not be coming back...
Mary H. 2017-06-13
My husband and son has had season passes for last 2 years , will not be purchasing them this year. Every time we were there things were broke down, or...
My husband and son has had season passes for last 2 years , will not be purchasing them this year. Every time we were there things were broke down, or...
Lori A. 2017-06-13
Terrible will never come back!! Charging people these rates and rides aren't opened park isn't clean been coming since the 90's and will never drive 2...
Terrible will never come back!! Charging people these rates and rides aren't opened park isn't clean been coming since the 90's and will never drive 2...
Becky P. 2017-06-13
I am quite disappointed in the idea that they charge 39.00 gate admission for one, in a park that has been run into the ground over the last several...
I am quite disappointed in the idea that they charge 39.00 gate admission for one, in a park that has been run into the ground over the last several...
Kevin B. 2017-06-13
Charging people big park prices for IB is insane. You're losing sight of what made IB great. It's always been a family resort, not an amusement park....
Charging people big park prices for IB is insane. You're losing sight of what made IB great. It's always been a family resort, not an amusement park....
Farah B. 2017-06-13
Awful! Hate hate hated it!! Not worth the price what so ever. It was over crowded and clearly under funded.
Awful! Hate hate hated it!! Not worth the price what so ever. It was over crowded and clearly under funded.
Chris Van N. 2017-06-13
Been coming here all my life, and I probably won't be back. It was run down and more over... whomever is running things now, doesn't understand the...
Been coming here all my life, and I probably won't be back. It was run down and more over... whomever is running things now, doesn't understand the...
Carly M. 2017-06-08
I’ve been visiting Indiana Beach for the last fifteen years and after my visit on 6/3/17 I will never be back again. A group of 6 of us made plans to...
I’ve been visiting Indiana Beach for the last fifteen years and after my visit on 6/3/17 I will never be back again. A group of 6 of us made plans to...
Chris B. 2017-06-08
Don't let the good overall rating fool you! The park is under new management and customer service is unheard of. A good majority of rides are...
Don't let the good overall rating fool you! The park is under new management and customer service is unheard of. A good majority of rides are...
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Indiana Beach has a total of 19371 visitors (checkins) and 14915 likes.
20 reviews of Indiana Beach.
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