Lakemont Park
| Lakemont Park | |
|---|---|
| |
| amusement park | |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1894 |
| Previous names | Boyertown USA |
| Area | 51 acres (20.6 hectares) |
| Website | http://www.lakemontparkfun.com |
Lakemont Park is an amusement park located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA. The park is the eighth oldest theme park in the United States of America, and is home to the oldest operating roller coaster.
It was originally opened as a trolley park in 1894. The park was standing but not operating from the end of their 2016 season until May 24, 2019 when the park reopened.[1]
The park is located next to the stadium for the Altoona Curve baseball team.
Roller coasters[edit | edit source]
Current[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leap-The-Dips | Edward Joy Morris | Side Friction | 1902 | Operating |
| Little Leaper | Allan Herschell Company | Kiddie | Unknown | Operating |
| Skyliner | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | Wooden | 1987 | Operatng |
Past[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Relocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Railroad | Unknown | Wooden | Unknown | 1901 | - |
| Mad Mouse | Allan Herschell Company | Wild Mouse | Unknown | 2003 | - |
| Toboggan | Chance Rides | Sit-Down | 1971 | 2016 | - |
| Twister | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. | Wooden | 1927 | 1935 | - |