Crystal Memories 101 Years of Fun at Crystal Beach Park

For generations of Southern Ontario and Western New York residents Crystal Beach Park was the place to be. The park's closing in 1989 was a blow to all who went there. It was forever lost in time. Crystal Memories whisks readers back to the beach with the turn of a page. Packed with historic photographs, postcards, and illustrations, Crystal Memories recalls the animated chortle of Laughing Sal, the frightful fun of the Laff in the Dark, the midway full of spine-tingling rides, and the hot swinging sound of the Big Bands in the Ballroom. Remember warm summer evenings cruising aboard the Canadiana, the bite of Hall’s cinnamon suckers, the tang of malted vinegar-doused fries, and the smell of fresh sugar waffles drifting across the park. Take one more ride on the terrifying twists and turns of the Cyclone or the intimidating hills of the lakeside Comet, two of the world’s finest roller coasters. This tribute to one of Lake Erie’s greatest amusement parks will spark Crystal Memories for everyone.