Sylvan Lake

The City of Sylvan Lake, MI is known as the "the prettiest little city in the state" for its small town charm and the 532 acre lake with which it shares a name. The body of water, Sylvan Lake, has an average depth of 11 feet, reaching 71 feet at its deepest point, and is under the maintenance of the Sylvan/Otter Lake Association.

A Charming Hideaway

Along the lake's 6 miles of shoreline, the City of Sylvan Lake owns a mile of lake-front property along with 2 private parks and beaches for its residents to enjoy. Tree-lined streets provide natural beauty while the city provides amenities like a community center, volley ball and tennis courts, boat ramp and 166 boat docking spots around the lake.

Minutes from the Big City

Sylvan Lake is just half an hour from bustling Detroit, making it a lake lover's dream place with all the benefits of a major city paired alongside the peace and quiet that is this lake paradise.

Residents can visit the city for the annual Detroit Boat Show, featuring hundreds of boats, inflatables, jet skis and some of the boating and fishing industries' latest gadgets and gear, or stay in the City of Sylvan Lake for Parks and Recreation movie nights and chili cook offs and wine tastings hosted by the Garden Club.