Central Indiana is getting a brand-new way to cool off. Skylake Adventure Park, a lake-based water destination north of Indianapolis, is set to open Thursday with a six‑acre white‑sand lake, waterslides, a towering jump tower and floating obstacle courses. The project is rolling out in stages, with the first phase all about beach-style shoreline and water attractions, while dry‑land features and a year‑round tubing hill are on the docket for later phases.
What’s opening on day one
According to SKYLAKE Adventures, opening day is all about the water. The park will debut its six‑acre man‑made lake ringed with white sand beaches, plus side‑by‑side SkySlides, a floating "Splash Challenge" obstacle course and the X‑Tower jump‑and‑slide feature. The official site also lists gear rentals, private AquaBanas cabanas and a ticketing link with required waivers for all on‑water activities.
What families should know
A recent construction preview aimed at parents spells out the fine print so there are no surprises at the gate. Guests must complete waivers ahead of hitting the water and use U.S. Coast Guard‑approved life jackets supplied by the park, and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Opening‑season admission is listed at about $55 for ages 10 and up and $50 for kids 4–9, with parking roughly $15 per vehicle and several annual‑pass tiers available, as reported by Indy With Kids.
Behind the project and local concerns
The development, led by Monarch Ventures, a unit of Circle Property Group, sits on roughly 126 acres and is planned in phases through 2031. Earlier coverage put projected annual visits near 500,000 and raised questions about water use and road capacity, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal. The Indianapolis Business Journal has also reported that the park is set to open Thursday and that officials have discussed widening Dunbar Road to handle the expected traffic heading to the new attraction.
How to visit and what's next
The official SKYLAKE site lists the park's contact details and notes that it is hiring more than 200 employees ahead of opening, with tickets and booking links already live. Looking ahead, future phases, including a high‑ropes course and a year‑round tubing hill, are scheduled to roll out in later months as the larger development unfolds.
Plan and prepare
If you are plotting a day at the new lake, a little prep will go a long way. Plan to bring towels, expect to wear a park‑issued life jacket for any on‑water activities and complete the online waiver before arrival, as reported by Indy With Kids. It is also worth checking the park's reservation page for same‑day availability or weather‑related closures before you load up the car.
