Over tens of thousands have rallied to save Indiana Beach, an iconic Monticello amusement park that brought joy to many over its 94 years of operation. Monticello resident Dustin Sprunger started a now-viral Change.org petition to save the park that’s been signed by over 19,000 – and it’s still growing. Dustin hopes that by getting attention to the park’s plight, someone may step up to buy it – and help the community it supports.
Dustin says on the petition: “No more will the roar of the roller coasters be heard across Lake Shafer. It is a sad day in Monticello and White County. As the news broke that Indiana Beach will be closing its doors our hearts are sad for our community. We all have fond memories of summers gone by dancing at the roof, screaming on the roller coasters, or floating the day away in the lazy river…But maybe hope isn’t gone just yet. Maybe, just maybe someone out there can save our little jewel of a park. Lets band together as a community, as we all have the same love for Indiana Beach, and sign this petition, maybe someone will see how much Indiana Beach is loved and will save our park buy purchasing it!”
Kelly C. Shultz of Bradley, IN commented: “It is such sad news to hear that the family tradition of stay and play is closing… This is such sad sad news for a small community that has so much to offer! My husband and I have so many memories here, from both of our childhoods; our first overnight date; time spent with our family, friends, children, and our grandchildren too. This closure will be tragic… the economic impact will be devastating to the community…”
Aaron Combs of LaPorte, IN commented: “I have found childhood memories with my family at Indiana beach we loved going and seeing the fireworks every summer and I want my children to experience what I was able to.”
