The Friends of Crystal Beach

One hundred years ago, the village of Crystal Beach was incorporated. It was a thriving, mostly summertime community that boasted a world-famous amusement park and crystal clear water on sandy beaches. It had its own mayor, police, fire department and other community services. In 1970 it became part of the Town of Fort Erie along with Bertie Township that covered Ridgeway and Bay Beach. Things have changed through the years. The amusement park closed in 1989; the community went through some rough times but it has now emerged as a year round place that has attracted people from all over who now make Crystal Beach their home. The Beach still has a vibrant group of summer residents, many from Western New York. We hope that they'll soon be able to join us to celebrate the centennial of our wonderful and unique community.