Calling All Indiana Beach Fans
As we enter the final stages of production for Legacy on The Lake: The Official Indiana Beach Documentary, we are inviting fans, families, employees, and longtime guests to help tell the story of Indiana Beach.
We are looking for short on camera interviews and fan shout outs sharing memories such as:
• Favorite rides and attractions
• Family traditions
• Growing up at Indiana Beach
• Multi generation memories
• What Indiana Beach means to you today
We are also searching for vintage photos and home videos from any era of the park that could potentially be featured in the documentary. Old vacation footage, ride photos, midway shots, ticket stubs, postcards, employee photos and more are all welcome.
Documentary Filming Times
Saturday | 1pm to 5pm
Sunday | 1pm to 3pm
Filming will take place Memorial Day Weekend in the Skyroom.
Stop by, share your memories, and become part of Indiana Beach history.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form below with your information and a brief description of your memories or materials.
Legacy on the Lake
For 100 years, Indiana Beach has been more than an amusement park. It’s been childhood summers, first roller coasters, lake breezes, fireworks, friendships, and memories passed down through generations.
But in 2020, those memories were nearly all that remained.
Legacy on the Lake takes you on an emotional journey through the park’s vibrant past: its creation by Tom Spackman, its golden decades of growth, and the quiet decline that left fans fearing the end of an era. Told through heartfelt stories from workers, ride operators, fans, and families who lived the magic, this film captures what made Indiana Beach truly special.
And then…..the miracle.
A last-minute rescue by Gene Staples and a passionate team determined not just to reopen the gates, but to restore the soul of the park. With new rides, new life, and a community reenergized, Indiana Beach is writing a new chapter worthy of its legendary history. Whether Indiana Beach is a part of your childhood, your family tradition, or your state pride, this is the story you’ve been waiting for.
The park you loved is back and its legacy is stronger than ever. Watch The Trailer.
100 Years of Indiana Beach
From wooden piers and classic rides to modern coasters and lakefront sunsets, Indiana Beach has been woven into a century of Midwestern memories.
