Beach: Dune Acres has two miles of sandy beach shoreline on Lake Michigan. There are four designated locations that provide places to park at beach access sites for Town residents whose vehicles display a Dune Acres vehicle parking sticker and their guests whose vehicles display a guest pass. Vehicles not displaying a parking sticker or guest pass may be towed at the owner's expense. Glass, fireworks, or fires not in an approved container are prohibited from the beach. Click here to see a report of today's beach water quality.

Town Parties: The Dune Acres Social Committee sets up a calendar of social events for Town residents and their guests. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors, and all of the parties are fun. Notices of the parties are sent to all residents. The Dune Acres Social Committee assigns each resident to help plan and set up one of the parties.

Dune Acres Clubhouse: The Dune Acres Clubhouse, located on one of the highest points in Town, was built of logs and originally opened in 1926. An adjacent Guesthouse was opened at the same time; however, only its foundation remains today. The Clubhouse was  completely renovated in 1989-1991. Many of the Dune Acres town parties, as well as private weddings and parties, are held in the Clubhouse. Only residents of Dune Acres may rent the use of the Clubhouse for private events and parties.  A copy of rules guiding use of the clubhouse by Dune Acres residents for private parties can be viewed at the Clubhouse page of this web site.

Parkland: Dune Acres has more than 270 acres of town parkland. This is an exceptionally high figure when compared to nationally accepted park standards. Most Town parks remain in their natural duneland, wooded, or wetland state; however, some land is devoted to tennis courts, basketball backboards, football/soccer field, children’s playground, outdoor ice skating rink and hiking trails.

Tennis Court and Tournaments: Four outdoor tennis courts are available for use by residents. There are lights if you want to play at night. Pick a partner and come out, or come alone and you will find a neighbor very willing to invite you to play. Tennis tournaments are held several times a year.

Basketball: Three basketball backboards await your pick-up game.

Soccer Field: A large field with soccer goals is available for soccer or football enthusiasts.

Children’s Playground: Our playground includes swings, slides, merry-go-round and jungle-gym equipment for children of all ages.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: The outdoor ice skating and hockey rink is a favorite winter attraction among the young and young at heart. Lighting makes it available at night. And there is even a “warming house” to take a rest from the cold or change into or out of your skates.

Hiking Trails: Long or short; easy, moderate or hard. Hiking trails are nearby.  Try the one of the nearby trails in the Indiana Dunes State Park or the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.  Some of these trails are also groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter, and others may be used for snowshoeing. A horseback-riding trail is a short distance from Dune Acres in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. All of the trails provide an excellent opportunity to see some of the exotic flora and fauna that are unique to our area. You might even get a glimpse of the rare Karner blue butterfly-- or an owl, an eagle or other birds.

Town Newspaper: The Beachcomber is delivered to all residents approximately every three months. Click here to view and print the latest issue. (Note: Beachcomber is in Adobe PDF format.)

Social Bridge: Pick a partner, or we’ll find one for you, and join the Social Bridge group. We play once a month between September and June at various homes in Town. The bridge season ends with a party for all of the bridge players and substitutes. Notices of the upcoming season are sent to all residents each fall.

Children's Play Group: Do you have young children?  There is a children's playgroup run by a group of wonderful moms in Dune Acres.

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Town Administrative Office: 1 East Road; Dune Acres, IN 46304; Phone (219) 787-1900; Fax (219) 787-8113

Security Office: 1450 N Mineral Springs Road; Dune Acres, IN 46304; Phone: (219) 787-8800