Splash Down Dunes Water Park, located in Porter, Indiana, is open from May through September and features 13 different fun-filled water slides. The Water Park, which sits on the shores of Lake Michigan about a mile from Indiana Dunes State Park, is the largest in the state.
The American Revolution, the park's newest attraction, is a 47-foot high ride consisting of two sections; the Red and White Super Bowl, which sends riders swirling around three times in a giant bowl before sending them into a pool, and the Blue and White Boomerango, which shoots riders through a tunnel and up a hill, before sliding through a water curtain at the end.
A 43-foot high wooden structure, the Giant Twister features four water slides that take riders through twists and turns. Riders are sent through multiple turns and dips before splashing into a refreshing pool. The 68-foot steel structure, The Tower, which is the tallest water slide in the state of Indiana, takes riders over humps and drops them at high rates of speed into a pool below. It is the perfect adrenaline rush for older children and adults seeking a thrilling adventure ride.
Ideal for guests who want to take a break and relax, the Lazy River is a slow-moving water ride down a 1,200-foot river. Water is pumped from the bottom of the river to prevent dead spots from forming, for a smooth, even ride. Riders can take their trip down Lazy River on a tube. Another option for the little less adventurous at heart is the 30,000-square-foot Big Wave, which is the largest wave pool in the Midwest. Swimmers can relax between rushes of waves. Tubes are available for this attraction, which is fun for all ages. Also, tube riders can journey down the 29-second Black Cobra tube slides. There are two ways to brave this slide; in complete darkness or in an open-air river ride. The choice is entirely up to you.
Sandcastle Bay is designed with smaller children in mind. The attraction has three water slides and a wading pool. Featuring Fort Sandcastle, the area is filled with clean, white sand, perfect for building sandcastles. Families with younger children enjoy this bonding opportunities with their little ones.
Visitors can enjoy eating in the picnic and pavilion areas of the park. Guests can bring lunch or purchase meals at the Carousel Cafy, which serves hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas and other inexpensive fare. A great place to spend a hot summer day, Splash Down Dunes has so many attractions that guest will stay busy throughout their visit. As one of the most popular attractions in the state, the Water Park is an ideal summer get-away. Visitors also can take part in sand volleyball games or in an indoor play land just for kids.
