The Secret History of Tower Beach Amusement Park, Sylvan Lake (1890–1940)

Posted on January 1, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Before cottages and cars, Tower Beach Sylvan Lake Michigan thrived as a trolley-fed amusement park. Families packed picnic baskets, rode the interurban, and spent risky, unforgettable summer days by the water.