Indiana Beach

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois in the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte in Northwest Indiana. The national lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles along southern Lake Michigan, bordered by Michigan City, Indiana on the east, and Gary on the west. The park contains approximately 15,000 acres, 2,182 of which are located in Indiana Dunes State Park and managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Miles of beaches, sand dunes, bog, wetlands, woodland forests, an 1830's French Canadian homestead, and a working 1900 era farm combine to make the national lakeshore a unique setting for studying humans and their impact on the environment. Dr. Henry Cowles conducted his landmark ecological studies in the Indiana Dunes. Indiana Dunes is ranked 7th among national parks in native plant diversity. Research conducted over the last two decades has revealed 1,418 vascular plant species within p ... [Read More]

West - Our Regions: Enjoy Indiana
The fun at Indiana Beach Amusement and Camp Resort (574-583-4141) wraps up over Labor Day weekend, so you still have a little time to enjoy the live shows, swimming beach, water park, and amusement park with its 36 rides (including five fabulous roller coasters, such as the Hoosier Hurricane, Indiana's fastest roller coaster). However, to see "Bad to the Bone," a breathtaking water show, get there a little sooner. The talented water sports professionals put on four shows per day, but their last day to perform this season is August 22. ... [Read More]

Environmental Protection Agency
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BEACON is EPA's application to make state beach advisory and closing data available to the public. ...

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This matter was initiated by a complaint filed undertitle III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189 ("ADA"), with the United States Departmentof Justice against Indiana Beach. The complainant, who has adisability, alleged that Indiana Beach has violated title III ofthe ADA and the Department of Justice's implementing regulation,28 C.F.R. Part 36, by not affording her access to the beach areaof Indiana Beach. ...

Indiana Beach will distribute its "Policy RegardingAccess to Beach Area for Guests with Mobility Impairments" to allappropriate personnel, including all employees selling tickets toor working at the entrances of the beach area, within 10 days ofthe effective date of this Agreement. All new personnel will beprovided with the policy upon beginning employment. The policywill be re-distributed to all appropriate personnel on an annualbasis. ... [Read More]

IDEM - Lake Michigan Beaches - BEACH Act
Under the BEACH Act, Indiana has used grant dollars to develop the Lake Michigan Beaches Program. Indiana ’s 45 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline is located on the northern edge of Lake , Porter and La Porte Counties . The funding, among other positive impacts, has helped increase the frequency of Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) monitoring at Indiana ’s Lake Michigan Beaches. E. coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria commonly found in the intestines of animals and huma ns. The presence of E. coli in water is a strong indicator of recent sewage or biological waste contamination. Sewage may contain many types of disease-causing organisms. Before the development of Indiana’s Beaches Monitoring and Notification Program, Indiana ’s 22 coastal beaches were monitored 1-2 times per week. The funding has allowed partner communities, including Hammond , East Chicago , Lake County Parks, Gary , Ogden Dunes , Indiana Dunes State Park , Dunes Acres , and LaPorte Count ... [Read More]

IDEM - Lake Michigan Beaches - Project Description
Uniform advisory signs have been developed by beach managers for use on beaches along Lake Michigan 's shoreline within the three-county area for the 2005 beach season. The signs will notify the public when available data show that water quality standards have been exceeded.. The signs will be updated daily during the swimming season when water quality does not meet state and federal E. coli criteria. Beach managers must issue beach advisories when there is an exceedance, but they also have the discretion to close the beach waters if they deem necessary. ... [Read More]

Trip Ideas: Enjoy Indiana
Sandy dunes rise nearly 200 feet near a pristine 25-mile beach on one of the largest inland water bodies on the planet. It's home to unique desert plants, woodland forests, and outdoor adventure that's awe inspiring for the whole family. It's called Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and it's found in Chesterton, Indiana. ... [Read More]

Indiana's State Parks & Reservoirs - Parks
Lifeguards are on duty at all swimming pools. A Swim at Your Own Risk policy is in effect at all beaches except at Indiana Dunes State Park. Swimming pools and the beaches may close toward the end of the summer season when lifeguards are unavailable. For pool operations, all infants, toddlers or small children who are not "potty trained" shall be required to wear an elasticized swim diaper before entering the pool area. Fecal incidents may result in closure of the pool. These closures can last from several hours to 24 hours. For children age 12 and under to enter a beach or pool area they must be supervised by someone age 16 or older. ... [Read More]

Indiana Coastal Coordination Program
Indiana's most challenging coastal issues include public access to the shore,beach closures, water quality, brownfields dredging, shoreline erosion, andpreservation of natural areas. ... [Read More]

Camping - Sleep Under The Stars - Outdoor Recreation - Trip Ideas: Enjoy Indiana
After a full day at Indiana Beach in Monticello (574-583-4141), you'll probably be exhausted enough to fall asleep in the parking lot. After all, Indiana Beach fills a day with five great roller coasters, other amusement rides, a giant water park, a sand beach swimming area, entertainment and restaurants. But before you get cozy on the asphalt, you may want to consider one of two nearby campgrounds: Indiana Beach Camp Resort (800-583-5306) and Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Indiana Beach (888-811-9644). Free transportation is provided to and from the park for both locations. The Indiana Beach Camp Resort is geared to accommodate plenty of people, offering 989 sites and welcoming both tent and RV campers. Jellystone's air-conditioned lounge offers a great place to cool down after such as busy day; additional amenities at this 147-site facility include tent and RV sites, fire rings and electricity hook-ups. ... [Read More]