Top 10 Family Friendly Spring Flings

Spring has arrived, and families are ready for adventure!  We have ten family friendly ideas perfect for your weekend or evening spring flings, including riding a train or a carriage, visiting a zoo or one of our great county parks, or playing mini golf.  Or take the the kids to one of the cool playgrounds for a few hours of spring weather fun! Celebrate spring in Indiana's Cool North!   Planning ahead for the summer? Don't miss these family friendly ideas.  

Ideal Beach Water Park in Elkhart

Ideal Beach in Elkhart

A lakefront beach, a wading pool AND two corkscrew slides!  Plenty of opportunity to cool off at Ideal Beach in Elkhart.

Miniature golf, a playground and sand volleyball courts are available if you want to play awhile before cooling off.

Picnic sites are available for reservation.

For information on nearby lodging.  Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.

  • 27 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
  • 62 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 68 Minutes to Indiana Dunes

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