Beaches, splashpads, a waterfront resort, and wakesurfing – with a nickname like Lake City, you can expect no shortage of fun, water-centric activities in Northern Indiana’s Kosciusko County!
We’re home to more than 100 lakes, including the state’s largest and deepest natural bodies of water. Several of our lakes have public beaches, playgrounds, and splashpads. If you prefer to be on the water rather than in it, consider launching a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. Or relax and enjoy a historic cruise aboard The Dixie Sternwheeler, Indiana’s oldest sternwheel excursion boat. She cruises the waters of Webster Lake daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Watersports are also a big draw to the area; our lakes are great for skiers, wakeboarders, and wakesurfers! Speaking of skiers, the Lake City Skiers, Indiana’s only competitive water ski show team, put on free public shows every Sunday and Tuesday all summer long.
Rest assured that the water you’re swimming in is safe, clean, and healthy thanks to research conducted by Grace College’s Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams. They test our local waters and provide weekly email toxin notifications from June through August to inform the public if anything concerning is detected.
Feel at home on the water in a lakefront vacation rental from AirBNB/VRBO, or consider a stay at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse to wake up to a beautiful view of Lake Wawasee with access to a private beach.
For a water-filled adventure “shore” to make a splash, the choice is clearly Kosciusko!
For more information visit: VisitKosciuskoCounty.org
