It was serviced by the Canadiana passenger ferry in Buffalo, making it a popular tourist destination for both Canadians and Americans.

The park was known for its innovative roller coasters, most notably Backety-Back Scenic Railway, the Cyclone, and The Comet.

The Comet was awarded Coaster Landmark status in 2009, and remains in operation at The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor.

[1] In 1896, the Ontario Southern Railway began to provide connection between the park and the mainline rail station in Ridgeway.

Prior to the 1908 season John Rebstock, while maintaining ownership of the land, sold the physical assets of the Crystal Beach Park to the Lake Erie Excursion Company.

In 1924 the divided ownership of the park and the land ends with their acquisition by the Buffalo and Crystal Beach Company, of which George C. Hall was president [6] and would fully own by 1948.

The dance hall's location required the addition of a concrete seawall and boardwalk along the park's border to Lake Erie.

[10] Many famous acts such as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Jelly Roll Morton played the Crystal Ballroom.

[25] Coca-Cola still bottles and distributes PJ's Crystal Beach Loganberry, a drink the park made famous.