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Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort
4.1(5,410)4.1 out of 5 stars, 5410 reviews Indianapolis, IN
About Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort
A classic boardwalk amusement park featuring a unique layout with rides built on top of each other, offering a mix of thrill coasters, a dedicated kids' section, a beach area with water slides, and lively boardwalk dining. However, on-site lodging and staffing shortages can negatively impact the experience.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a classic boardwalk amusement park experience with both water and dry ridesCoaster enthusiasts looking for unique ride layoutsToddlers: Great kid-friendly rides available, but on-site cabins pose safety risks for this age group due to lack of door locksYoung Children: Enjoyable kid section, beach swimming, arcade, and feeding the catfishTeens and Adults: Thrilling roller coasters like Triple Loop and Cornball Express
Why families love it
- Unique boardwalk layout with rides built on top of each other
- Great roller coasters including Triple Loop, Cornball Express, and Lost Coaster
- Dedicated kids' section with rides perfect for little ones
- Beach area with swimming, water slides, and feeding the catfish
- Good food options, especially the tacos near the Lost Coaster
- Compact boardwalk atmosphere with high energy
Insider tips
- Avoid staying at the on-site VC cabins due to cleanliness and safety issues
- Be prepared for some rides to be closed or operated on a rotating basis due understaffing
- Take advantage of the park's re-entry policy to eat outside since outside food and drinks are banned inside
- Inquire ahead about ride availability if you are traveling specifically for certain attractions
Good to know before you go
- Staying in the on-site VC cabins
- Visiting with the expectation that 100% of the rides will be open simultaneously
- Severe staffing shortages leading to closed rides or single operators splitting time between multiple rides
- Over 10 rides non-operational or unstaffed during visits
- Extremely poor cleanliness and maintenance in the VC cabins, including filthy floors, stained couches, and dirty bedding
- Crowds
- Lines are generally manageable, though weekend crowds can lead to wait times longer than 10 minutes compared to past walk-on experiences
- Value
- On-site VC cabins are poor value at $500 for two nights due to outdated facilities and cleanliness issues. Season passes lack food/drink bundle options which may reduce value for frequent visitors. No other park admission pricing was specified.
- Food
- Outside food and drinks are strictly prohibited inside the park
- Safety
- Cabin doors lacked secure locks, allowing a 16-month-old toddler to open them easily
What parents say
"Indiana Beach is a great amusement park! Rides are built on top of each other and the energy is infectious. The tacos near Lost Coaster were very good. I actually bought a couple more I liked them so much. A good assortment of midway games too. My favorite rides were Triple Loop, Cornball Express and Lost Coaster. Highly recommend for a fun filled day of amusement. Great on your own or with the whole family!"
in the last week
"It's been 3 years since we were last here. Since then it's been under new management, new rides, updated rides, and WHOLE LOT of choices for food. It was AWESOME to see a crowd this weekend. 3 years ago, you could look all the way down the boardwalk. This weekend, we actually had to stand in line longer than 10 mins. In the past you could be next in line each ride. There isn't any empty building, it felt good walking the boardwalk and have choices of... Food, drinks, entertainment, shops, options of all sorts. Somethings that has not changed... Still has staffing issues. Not all the rides h"
8 months ago
"2/5- stayed in the VC cabins right bedside the entrance of the amusement park entrance. very outdated. first thing i noticed was the filthy floors that turned my kids feet black (pics attached) no locks on the doors so my 16mo was able to open doors, couches had stains, the bedding on one of the beds were clearly dirty. sun faded beer cans outside along front door (pics attached) along with other trash. place was not taken care of at all, dumpsters full right near amusement entrance. for $500 for two nights, i thought maybe it would be clean. not to mention the pool was nice, but the out of or"
8 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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