Summer is finally here and that can only mean one thing: it's time for fun in the sun. And you know, nobody ever said that you have to have an ocean nearby to have that fun; in fact, you can have loads of fun at the beach right here in the Hoosier State. Enter the nothing-short-of-epic Indiana Beach, an enormous amusement park in Indiana filled to the brim with fun and exciting things to do every single day this summer season.

Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park had a humble start in the 1920s.

What started as a refreshment stand and bath house quickly expanded to include some incredible attractions. Today, it's home to not one, not two, not three, but six roller coasters, splash pads, an action river, numerous slides, an arcade, and plenty of places to snack and stay.

The park almost closed its doors forever in early 2020, but, luckily for Hoosiers, it re-opened in June 2020 with new owners and a whole new vision.

There's nothing more perfect to do during the warmest months of the year. The park is situated over the water of Lake Shafer, and there's so much to do within its walls that you'll definitely need more than just one day to conquer it all.

Adults and kids alike will find many, many reasons to fall in love with this place.

The nostalgia factor is cranked up to 11. Remember the days when you'd kill an entire summer at the arcade? Well, now your kids can do the same at this spectacular amusement park in Indiana.

The best part is that it's affordable, too.

At the time of this writing (July 2021), season passes are just $64.99 for an entire year! Daily ticket prices are based on the height of the guest. Folks 48" (or four feet tall) and over are $39.99, and 48" and under are $29.99. Seniors over 60 are just $19.99, and children two and under are always free. Check the official website for mid-week admission specials and more!

Rides open at 11 a.m. daily, and the water park opens at 10 a.m. daily.

If rides aren't quite your thing, don't worry! On top of the arcade, splash pads, and other water-based attractions, there's also regular music and social events, and sometimes, they even have murder-mystery dinners!

Create a summer that your family will never forget at Indiana Beach.

For lots more pictures, the most up-to-date hours and park seasons, tickets, and so much more, make sure to visit the official website. Which amusement park in Indiana is your personal favorite? Tell us in the comments and you might see yours featured someday! Need a little more Indiana summer fun in your life? Here are some more ideas to make it great this year!