2025 Opening Date for Warrick County, Indiana’s Only Beach

Scales Lake will be opening the beach for the season later this month.

Scales Lake Park in Boonville is an awesome place to spend the summer. You can go camping, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bike on the trails, check out the petting zoo, and more. I've been going there my whole life, and one of the coolest things about Scales Lake is the lake itself. In particular, the beach. My family went there more times than I can count last year. It's a great place for kids and families to spend the day soaking up the sun and having some fun.

Scales Lake Park Beach

Scales Lake Park is home to a 66-acre lake where you can kayak, rent canoes, john boats, fish, and swim. Yes, in case you didn't know, Boonville has a beach! You can lie out in the sun on the sandy beach, swim in the lake, and make your way to the "deep end" where the diving board is located. Oh, and the giant water slide that they have there is one that the kids (and even adults) will want to go down over and over again. You can pack a lunch or enjoy food and drinks from the concession stand while you're there too.

With the weather getting warmer, folks are starting to wonder when the beach at Scales Lake will open for the season. I am one of those people because I know that my family and I will be frequent visitors this year. If you want to hit the beach at Scales Lake this year, here's everything you need to know.

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Scales Lake Beach Opening Weekend 2025

According to Warrick County Parks, the opening date for the beach at Scales Lake will be May 24th, 2025. The beach season will go through August 3rd, 2025. Hours of operation for the beach at Scales Lake are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., weather permitting, of course. The cost is $3.00 per person Monday through Friday, and $4.00 per person on Saturday and Sunday. Children ages 5 and under are free.

For more information on the beach, fishing, trails, camping, and more at Scales Lake Park in Boonville, visit their website by clicking here.