Frequently asked questions
Q: What are your hours?
A: Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sundays 12pm-8pm
Q: How much does it cost?
A: $8 for ages 10 and up, $6 for ages 4-9, free for ages under 4
Q: Where are you located?
A: Our address is 4640 W State Rd. 218 Berne, IN 46711. This is about 50mins south of Fort Wayne, IN.
Q: Is there camping nearby?
A: The closest campgrounds are Ouabache State Park in Bluffton, IN, the KOA in Bluffton, IN, and Amishville Campground in Geneva, IN.
Q: Are there any hotels nearby?
A: The closest hotel is the Clock Tower Inn in Berne, IN. Other hotels are found in nearby Decatur, Bluffton, and Portland, Indiana.
Q: Can you grill?
A: Yes, our parking lot has many picnic tables available for use and we allow you to bring your own grills. We do not provide grills. We do not allow grills, coolers, or picnic supplies inside the park. You are welcome to come in and out of the park as you please. Picnic tables are first come, first serve.
Q: Do I need to bring life jackets?
A: If you need a life jacket to swim, we have a limited quantity available for use. While they are free to use, we do require a $5 deposit for each life jacket that is borrowed. Once you return your borrowed life jacket, you will receive the $5 deposit back.
Q: Are there height restrictions?
A: No. At Pine Lake when you enter we ask you what you swimming ability is. We have a swimmer wristband and a non-swimmer wristband. Those that can swim on their own can use any of out attractions. Non-Swimmers are not permitted on the jumps, cable ride, red slide, or past the rope in the deep water. Click here for more info about our wristband policy.
Q: Can you bring coolers inside?
A: No. Cooler must stay in the parking lot. You will have freedom to come in and out with our wristbands.
Q: Is alcohol permitted?
A: No, alcohol is not permitted anywhere on Pine Lake Water Park grounds. This includes both inside the water park and in our parking lots.
Q: What is the last day your open?
A: The last day of our season is Labor Day. The last two weeks of August we are only open weekends leading up to Labor Day.
Q: Do you have concessions?
A: Yes. We currently are selling hot dogs, popcorn, candy, a variety of ice cream sandwiches, and beverages.
Q: Are you pet friendly?
A: No. We do not allow pets inside or outside of the park, except for service animals (documentation must be provided).
Q: Do we offer any discounts?
A: At this time we do not offer any discounts outside of our group rate discount of 20 or more people. Groups receive $1 off each person.
Q: When does the 30 foot jump open?
A: We open the 30 foot between 3:00-4:00 each day. It stays open for no longer than an hour. On weekends we may open it more than once, but typically it is once a day.
Q: Does the lake have fish?
A: Yes, we have typical lake life in our lake.
Q: Are floats and rafts allowed?
A: Yes, floats and rafts are allowed but must stay inside the roped off area.
Q: What is your weather policy?
A: If it lightnings we have to pull you out of the water...Once the lightning is done we get you back in the water 30 minutes after the last lightning. We do NOT offer rain checks or money back for bad weather.
Q: Do you accept credit cards?
A: Yes...We accept credit cards, with a credit transaction you are charged an additional 3% credit card convenience fee.
Q: How deep is the lake?
A: The deepest part of the lake is 18 feet. We offer many attractions in shallow water, and we do have a wading area for patrons who aren't the strongest swimmers. The only attractions that are located in the deepest part of the lake are the 10 ft, 20 ft, and 30 ft jumps.