The wooden roller coaster at Walled Lake Amusement Park towers over the entrance as cars pull in and a “Free Parking” sign points the way. This park (also called Walled Lake Park) became a big summer draw for metro Detroit, especially after the Flying Dragon coaster debuted in 1929.
The photo isn’t dated, but the scene captures the era when a day at the lake meant rides, boardwalk energy and a line at the gate. The park eventually shut down in 1968, but the memories stuck.
Do you remember riding the Flying Dragon — or hearing stories about it?
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