Muda69 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indiana-beach-to-close-after-94-years/ Quote Indiana Beach is closing for good on Tuesday. White County Economic Development Director Randy Mitchell confirmed that Apex Parks Group decided to close Indiana Beach after a search for buyers ended unsuccessfully. Apex Parks Senior Vice President Gregg Borman told Mitchell the closure was strictly for financial reasons. Mitchell said Apex Parks will send out a press release in the coming weeks that will layout plans for the season ticket holders, rides, employees and the campground. Indiana Beach still has 27 employees: 15 in maintenance and 12 in administrative roles. The future of their employment is uncertain, according to Mitchell. Mitchell also said Apex Parks closed three other amusement parks. The lakeside resort was opened by the Spackman family. In 2008, they sold the park to Morgan RV Resorts. On Sept. 1, 2015, it was announced that the park had been sold to Apex Parks Group. In 2019, a 12-year-old boy died after suffering a medical emergency on a roller coaster at the park. Investigators determined it was not caused by Indiana Beach or the ride. Sad that they couldn't find a buyer. I'm hoping the place doesn't get dismantled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Lakefront real estate = $$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Bobref said: Lakefront real estate = $$$$$$$ Pretty sure the park will be scuttled. The dirt is certainly worth more without a tired unprofitable amusement park on it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, swordfish said: Pretty sure the park will be scuttled. The dirt is certainly worth more without a tired unprofitable amusement park on it...... Wonder if the owners are already working with a developer? I bet they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Liver Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muda69 Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 Hoping the coasters find a home somewhere else and are not just scrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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