 In
Cass County, Indiana in the 1940’s, workers mined limestone from
a large quarry known as Old Kenith Quarry. The quarry was seven
acres in size and was surrounded by steep cliffs on three sides
and a sloping area on the fourth side. Eventually the the mining
stopped and the site was abandoned. The huge crater which
remained eventually filled with water from the many underground
springs. Today this idyllic area has become the Cass County,
Indiana park known as "FRANCE PARK."
 The
steep cliffs are an attraction for rock climbers; the slopping
sandy side is now a beach and the water attracts SCUBA divers,
snorkelers and swimmers. Winter brings cross-country skiing,
sledding, ice fishing and ice diving. An extensive network of
trails attract hikers and bikers year round. There is miniature
golf and an 18-hole disc-golf course. Other facilities include
several acres of campground where there is a convenient store. A
concession stand is available at the beach, as well as an air
station with SCUBA and snorkeling rentals. The air station is
open weekends only during the months of May through October, 9
AM to 5 PM. If warm weather permits, the air station season may
be expanded.
The France Park/Diving Den Liabilty
Release form is now available online here. Adobe Acrobat is required to open the
document.
Please feel free to print and fill out the release before
heading to the park.
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