Work is underway on a 126-acre nature-based theme park just north of the Westfield and Sheridan border.
Local officials and developers of SkyLake held a ceremonial ground-breaking event last month for the park at 216th Street and Dunbar Road in Sheridan, west of U.S. 31. The park is being developed as a year-round nature adventure destination that will include a 6-acre natural lake with a water adventure area; an all-season tubing hill; a 40,000-square-foot central pavilion; and an extensive treetop ropes course. The park will be built on 75 of the parcel’s 126 acres.
“Our driving vision is to craft unforgettable, authentic experiences that reconnect people with nature and one another,” stated Phil Sack, president and founder of SkyLake. “SkyLake is our commitment to that vision. We are thrilled to begin construction and feel deeply grateful for the incredible partnership from the Town of Sheridan and Hamilton County that made this moment possible. We can’t wait to create a place where families from across the region congregate to make lasting memories for generations to come.”
Once complete, the park is expected to support 250-300 seasonal and full-time jobs. Development includes removal of trees to make way for entertainment areas, a swim pond and detention ponds. The tubing hill will be 65 feet high and 600 feet long.
More than 1,000 parking spaces will be built including a paved area and crushed stone and grass overflow areas.
Adventure activities include a 40-foot modular slide-and-jump structure; a 300-foot floating obstacle course; paddle board rentals; a 6,000-square-foot zero-depth splash pad; a 60-foot-high, 500-foot-long all-season tubing hill; a three-story ropes course; and mini-golf.
Sheridan officials said the park has the potential to become a regional destination.
“SkyLake will be a source of fun, employment and immense pride for our residents, while also serving as a major tourism draw for the region,” Sheridan Town Council President Silas DeVaney III stated. “We have been impressed with the collaborative spirit of the SkyLake team and are thrilled to welcome a partner so invested in our community’s future.”
The park is slated to open in Summer 2026 with phased expansions through 2031.
Learn more at skylakeindiana.com.
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