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France Park

France Park

Indiana, United States

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

France Park

Indiana, United States

France Park
Depth
Depth Icon

10m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

3m - 8m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About France Park

France Park (or Franz Park) boasts fresh water jellyfish and paddlefish. The maximum depth is around 35 feet and visibility can be up to 25 feet. France Park used to be a rock quarry and as such has stonewalls, a rocky and also sandy bottom and warm water (70 degrees Fahrenheit.) Amenities include a waterslide, snack shop and a meeting area. Diving is allowed from 9am to 11pm. Night diving can only be down on Sundays through to Thursdays and requires a 24-hour advance notice. Entering the park costs $2 and there are hotels and a camping area available. Be sure to bring your certification card for diving.

France Park Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Inland

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

7% at 8m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Jelly Fish
  • Paddlefish
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Thermocline Buoyancy Shift — Sharp thermoclines can cause sudden buoyancy changes.

  • Instant Visibility Collapse — Sediment disturbance can eliminate visibility immediately.

  • Late Detection of Structures — Submerged structures may only appear at very close range.

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