Lakemont Park - Altoona PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 40° 28.254 W 078° 23.798
17T E 720700 N 4483280
The park opened in 1894 as a trolley park and became an amusement park in the summer of 1899.
Waymark Code: WMNZ4M
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The main attraction is Lead-The-Dips Roller Coaster which was built in 1902 is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Opened in 1894 as a trolley park, Lakemont Park has overcome many obstacles to become the 8th oldest amusement park in the United States. One of Lakemont's most prized possessions is the world's oldest roller coaster, Leap-the-Dips.

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Date Built: 01/01/1894

Open Dates: From: 01/01/2015 To: 12/31/2015

Open to the public?: yes

Main Attraction: Lead-The-Dips Roller Coaster
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