Shoreline Boat Club

In August of 1956, a small group of boaters met in Allen Park to discuss the formation of a Club, which would provide affordable family boating and comradeship. Shoreline Boat Club was organized and its first project was the construction of a launching ramp at the West end of the park in 1957. In 1959, the Club purchased more than 1,000 feet of frontage along the Fox River at its present location. A lagoon was dredged and members constructed a launching ramp at the same time. A concrete block building was erected by members in 1960, complete with kitchen, bar, washrooms and an impressive Club room with fireplace. In 1962, the size of the lagoon was doubled to accommodate more boats.