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
