Indiana Beach
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Indiana Beach is an amusement park and resort located on Lake Shafer
in Monticello, Indiana
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. An inspector from the state's division of Homeland Security
investigated as a result of the protest and found no major safety violations. .
Lake Shafer
Lake Shafer is one of two reservoirs located in the Twin Lakes area of Monticello, Indiana. It was created along with Lake Freeman in the 1920s when two dams were built outside of Monticello on the Tippecanoe River...
in Monticello, Indiana
Monticello, Indiana
Monticello is a city in White County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,378 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of White County....
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History
The resort was developed and owned by the Spackman family, who sold to Morgan RV Resorts LLC in 2008.Controversy
This year, former and current employees staged a protest due to working and safety conditions at the park, claiming that "Rides are continuously closed, or many times forced to be open using rigged components because the company will not or cannot pay for the parts that will allow maintenance to fix them properly.". An inspector from the state's division of Homeland Security
Homeland security
Homeland security is an umbrella term for security efforts to protect states against terrorist activity. Specifically, is a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S., reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do...
investigated as a result of the protest and found no major safety violations. .
Rides
Roller Coasters
| Name | Type | Design | Year Opened | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornball Express | Wood | Twister | 2001 | CCI |
| Galaxi Galaxi Galaxi is the common name of a series of mass-produced roller coasters manufactured primarily by Italian company S.D.C, which went bankrupt in 1993... |
Steel | Galaxi | 1971 | S.D.C. |
| Hoosier Hurricane Hoosier Hurricane Hoosier Hurricane is a wooden roller coaster at Indiana Beach in Monticello, Indiana. The ride was designed by Dennis McNulty and Larry Bill of Custom Coasters International. It opened on May 27, 1994 as the park's largest wooden roller coaster and the first wooden roller coaster built in Indiana... |
Wood | Out and Back | 1994 | CCI |
| Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain The Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain is a wooden roller coaster at Indiana Beach in Monticello, Indiana themed to that of a mine shaft. It was the last coaster Custom Coasters International finished. The ride is unusual as it has an elevator to raise the cars to the top of the track as... |
Wood | Elevator Lift | 2002 | CCI |
| Steel Hawg Steel Hawg Steel Hawg is a roller coaster at Indiana Beach, Monticello, Indiana. The ride is the first El Loco model built by manufacturer S&S Worldwide of Logan, Utah. The Steel Hawg was expected to open in mid May, but was rescheduled for an early July opening.... |
Steel | El Loco | 2008 | S&S |
| Tig'rr | Steel | Jet Star | 1984 | Schwarzkopf |
Boardwalk Funway Major Rides
- Air Crow - Flying ScootersFlying ScootersFlying Scooters, also known simply as Flyers, is an amusement ride consisting of a center post with ride vehicles suspended from arms attached to the center post....
- Antique Autos
- Big Flush - Water slide
- Den of Lost Thieves - Shooting dark rideDark rideA dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
- Dodg'em - Bumper cars
- Double Shot - S&S PowerS&S PowerS&S Worldwide is a company known for its pneumatically powered amusement rides and roller coaster designing.-History:S&S Worldwide was founded by Stan Checketts as S&S Sports, Inc. S&S Sports manufactures bungee jumping and trampoline equipment. S&S Sports was sold in 1996...
Double ShotDouble Shot (ride)Double Shot is a type of amusement ride manufactured by S&S Power.The ride is a drop tower type attraction that uses compressed air to rapidly propel riders up the tower then gently lower them with a series of air-cushioned bounces back to the loading platform.The ride is very similar to the Space...
tower ride - Falling Star
- Flying Bobs - Chance
- Giant Wheel - Ferris wheelFerris wheelA Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, the cars are kept upright, usually by gravity.Some of the largest and most modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on...
- Merry Go Round - Classic CarouselCarouselA carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders...
- Music Express
- ParatrooperParatrooperParatroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force.Paratroopers are used for tactical advantage as they can be inserted into the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing them to be positioned in areas not accessible by land...
- Rocky's RapidsRocky's RapidsRocky's Rapids is a Log Flume ride at Indiana Beach, in Monticello, Indiana. The ride is located next to the Cornball Express, and boats occasionally duel with trains from the roller coaster.-Ride Description:...
- Log flumeLog flume (attraction)Log flumes originally referred to a special construct used to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain to a sawmill by using flowing water. Today, however, the term is also used to refer to an amusement ride consisting of a water flume and artificial hollow logs or boats... - Scrambler - Eli Bridge Company
- Sea Dragon - Pirate shipPirate ship (ride)A pirate ship is a type of amusement ride, consisting of an open, seated gondola which swings back and forth, subjecting the rider to various levels of angular momentum....
- Shafer Swings - Chance Yo-Yo
- Shafer Queen - Paddle Wheel Riverboat
- Skyride - ChairliftChairliftAn elevated passenger ropeway, or chairlift, is a type of aerial lift, which consists of a continuously circulating steel cable loop strung between two end terminals and usually over intermediate towers, carrying a series of chairs...
- Splash Battle - Preston & Barbieri
- Tilt-a-Whirl - Sellner
- Wabash Cannonball - Miniature Train Ride
Kiddy Land
- Convoy Race
- Frog Hopper
- Kiddy Autos
- Kiddy Boats
- Kiddy Fire Trucks
- Kiddy Whips
- Mini Pirate Ship
- Red Baron Biplanes
- Winky the Whale
Ideal Beach Water Park
- 5 Tube Slides (3 Enclosed)
- Action River - Lazy riverLazy riverA lazy river is a water ride found in many amusement parks or water parks. They are also found at some resorts and recreation centers. It usually consists of shallow pool that flows similarly to a river....
- Sandy Beach Swimming Area with recirculating pool
- Splash Bash Water Spray Pad
Adventure Point
- Sky Trail Voyager - High Ropes Challenge Course
- Rock Wall
- Air Jumper
- Zipline
Other Attractions
- Dr. Frankenstein's Haunted Castle - A walk-through attraction
- SkyCoasterSkycoasterSkycoaster, most commonly also named Ripcord or Xtreme SkyFlyer , is an amusement park ride, produced and managed by Skycoaster, Inc....
Games
- FascinationFascination (game)Fascination is a game commonly found in North American amusement parks, boardwalks and arcades. The game would be considered in the same family as skee ball, in that prizes are often won for playing the game...
- Gallery of Ghouls - Shooting galleryShooting galleryA Shooting gallery or Shooting Gallery is a carnival game typically featuring a pellet gun and numerous moving mechanical tracks with small targets worth various minor prizes or points towards a major prize...
- Skee BallSkee ballSkee ball is a common arcade game and one of the first redemption games. It is similar to bowling except it is played on an inclined lane and the player aims to get the ball to fall into a hole rather than knock down pins...
- Video Arcade
- 21
- Quackerz
Lodging
Lodging at Indiana Beach includes a hotel called Beach Club Inn. Along with the Beach Club Inn is Ideal Beach Suites and Boardwalk Motel, two other motel-type accommodations within the resort. There are also the Beach Club and Hoosier Pointe, which are lakefront cottages and duplexes that have access to a private pool as well as private boat docks. Ideal Cottages were added to the lineup in 2011. Indiana Beach Cottages offer different sizes/designs and sleeping capacities. There are also two campgrounds totaling approximately 1,000 camp sites.Awards
| Award | Year | Ride |
|---|---|---|
| World's Best Wooden Roller Coaster | 2002 | Cornball Express |
| World's Best Walk-Thru Attraction | 2008 and 2009 | Dr. Frankenstein's Haunted Castle |