Wolfe's Park

Wolfe's Park was a small amusement park at Sylvan Lake. The park contained a Roller Rink, Dance Hall, Bingo Hall and three small cottages. It also had a few rides such as a Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel and the train that went around the park. There were also four kiddie rides and playground as well.

The lake was a main attraction as a place to swim with a concession stand by the docks. They rented boats as well. Many family outings took place at Wolfe's Park.

In the mid sixties, the park closed and was later sold to a local businessman. He had the intention of restoring the park to its original condition but he soon disappeared.

Following are photos of the park as it looked in 1982. It probably looks about the same today.

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Opened: 1933

Closed: 1965

Location: 30 acre on NW corner of Sylvan Lake in Sweet Valley, about 25 mi west of Wilkes Barre

Remains: Lake, cottages, skating rink, bingo hall and picnic shelters

Trolley Park: No

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Sylvan Lake in 1982

The lake was a main attraction as a place to swim with a concession stand by the docks. They rented boats as well. Many family outings took place at Wolfe's Park.

In the mid sixties, the park closed and was later sold to a local businessman. He had the intention of restoring the park to its original condition but he soon disappeared.

Following are photos of the park as it looked in 1982. It probably looks about the same today.

Train engine awaiting a new owner

Road into the park

Picnic Shelter

Dance Hall (now collapsed)

Cottages

Closer view of cottages

Bingo Hall

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Sweet Valley, Luzerne County, PA