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Lakemont Park

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Lakemont Park, located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, houses the world's oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips. On June 19, 1996, the roller coaster was added to the list of National Historic Landmarks by the National Park Service. The park opened in 1894 as a trolley park and became an amusement park in the summer of 1899. It is the 8th oldest in the United States. The park was owned by the Boyer Candy Company from May 23, 1986 until July 1, 1988, when it was called Boyertown USA.HistoryLakemont Park opened in 1894, was donated to Blair County in 1937, privatized in 1986, and is still in operation in 2016. The park remained closed for most of the 2017 season, as many rides and attractions were undergoing maintenance.Current ridesLakemont has numerous rides.Current roller coastersThrill/Family rides Skydiver German Swings Paddle Boats Twister Tin Lizzy's (Antique Car ride) Tilt-A-Whirl Monster MotorwayGo-Karts Round-Up Scrambler Octopus Bumper Cars Lakemont Park Railroad Ferris wheel Merry-Go-Round Wet Boats Starfighters

Address: 700 Park Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA
Phone: (814) 949-7275
State: Pennsylvania
City: Altoona
Zip Code: 16602


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
My family and I went for lights on the lake and it was beautiful. It was a bit of a wait to get into the park, but since we went on Christmas Day, it wasn't a 30 minute wait like some people had experienced. The lights were fantastic and the radio station they tell you to tune into plays Christmas music nonstop. There was even a game to find the all the hidden elves throughout the event. It was 12$ per car. There is a gift shop at the end you can stop by. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and might go back next year.
8 years ago (31-12-2017)
Went for the Christmas lights. We got there about halfway through the running hours so it was backed up to the street but they kept the line moving. Once we got in, the lights were gorgeous, the music on the radio was really good, and traffic kept moving so you weren't backed up at all. The lights came in every shape and size, lots of themes in the park, tons of fun.
8 years ago (17-12-2017)
Arrival time was perfect to queue up for the drive through the lights... it was divine providence, as the cars were backed up into the street within 30 minutes. The displays were magnificent!! Girlfriend and I felt like kids again... worth every cent!! Be sure to stop in at the gift shop and model railroad displays as well.
8 years ago (02-12-2017)
Lakemont Park, located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, houses the world's oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips. On June 19, 1996, the roller coaster was added to the list of National Historic Landmarks by the National Park Service. The park opened in 1894 as a trolley park and became an amusement park in the summer of 1899. It is the 8th oldest in the United States. The park was owned by the Boyer Candy Company from May 23, 1986 until July 1, 1988, when it was called Boyertown USA.
7 years ago (09-03-2018)
Park closed this past summer, use to be nice but they may close down. We'll see this summer
7 years ago (17-02-2018)
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