The Niles Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn attractions, recently completed another successful season at its always changing 44-acre site on Mayflower Road between Niles and Buchanan.
This year, the 52 nd consecutive year for running the project, the Scream Park raised over $153,300 for more than 70 area children’s organizations, civic groups and other charities. Proceeds benefited local schools and service organizations including groups such as the Boy Scouts, Haunters Against Hate, Lake Shore High School Stage Crew, LaPorte Little Theatre and Haunters for Hope. The funds raised also will be used for six different college scholarships for local high school seniors. Since 1996, the Scream Park has donated over $2,800,000!!
In addition to the cash donations, the Niles Scream Park supported many local causes, auctions and benefits with ticket donations totaling more than $7,200. Additionally, they awarded $6,750 in college scholarships in 2025.
The project included seven haunted attractions and provided volunteer opportunities both in construction and operation of the Scream Park. Plans are underway for even more frightening additions in the coming year. Over 20,000 hours were volunteered by over 550 different people before and during its 24 nights of operation to prepare and operate the seasonal attraction.
The year also marked a visit from Park interior visitor number 2,800,000. Jennifer Lopez of Elkhart, IN was the special milestone visitor. She received a gift pack when she visited the Scream Park on Sunday, October 20th, 2025 with her friend Nathan Soto.
The Scream Park is recognized nationally in the haunted attraction industry. It was listed at #12 on the Haunted House Chicago Official 2025 Top 13 list. The Scream Park also was voted one of the Top 5 “Bucket List Haunts” in the country by America Haunts!
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