Most important to know: If you're a Fishers resident, you can visit Geist Waterfront Park for free. If you're not a Fishers resident, you need to pay $50 for a parking pass in order to enter, which must be purchased online before you visit.
So yeah, as a non-resident of Fishers, I was kind of a bummed to learn that bit of information. At first I was sour grapes about it, but then I learned that Fishers residents voted for an increase in taxes to pay for this park. Then I kind of thought about it like a water park: Water parks charge admission, so why shouldn't this natural water park? Anyway, this park is really cool and I wish everyone could visit it, but the cost will be a prohibiting factor for many. So that's why I have to take a star off my review.
If you do visit Geist Waterfront Park, you'll see that there's an actual beach here! It's neat to have access to a beach in a landlocked state like Indiana. The beach has clean, soft sand, which is a great place to relax and build sand castles.
The water at the shore's end is relatively shallow -- ideal for young children or people who just want to wade. The beach is surrounded by four lifeguard towers.
Another neat feature of the Geist Waterfront Beach is the mini beach playscape, where kids can play imaginatively with sand toys that are built into the sand area. You'll find a small pirate ship, a digger, a climbing structure, and two water and sand tables.
Set just off the beach area is a playground that's pirate themed. There's a massive pirate ship with two slides, a variety of climbing areas and a hammock to relax in. There's also a tall rope climbing structure for older kids, a toddler area for babies and little ones, and swings, including face-to-face swings. The ground covering for the playground is artificial grass and rubber padding.
There's also a boat launch here, and a place to rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
Geist Waterfront Park is a super unique place to hang out, and the city is lucky to have it! Those who are able to visit will have a good time here, I'm sure. read more