Lakemont Park Map and Brochure (2002 – 2024)
Wrapped around a small lake in Altoona, Lakemont Park is a compact blend of picnic lawns, water views, and vintage rides anchored by the legendary Leap-the-Dips coaster. The Lakemont Park map keeps visitors oriented through the looping paths that circle the lagoon, connecting ride clusters, snack stands, and the seasonal sports courts.
- Location
- Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Years Active
- 1894 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Lakemont Park Site
It’s easy to lose track between the bridge crossings and midway turns—especially when crowds form for evening fireworks or festival shows. Bring the map out after sunset; the old midway lighting has a way of reshaping your sense of direction.
Lakemont Park Map 2024
In 2024, Lakemont Park announced the closure of all amusement rides, including Skyliner and Leap the Dips, citing declining attendance, higher maintenance costs, and financial issues. The park shifted operations to focus on recreation areas, keeping batting cages, basketball courts, volleyball courts, mini-golf, and pavilions open for use.
Additionally, the park continued community events and hosted its annual Holiday Lights on the Lake display, which opened November 15, 2024, and ran through January 5, 2025.
Printable Lakemont Park Map PDF 2024
Lakemont Park Map 2023
Lakemont Park Brochure 2008
Lakemont Park Brochure 2003
Lakemont Park Brochure 2002
FAQ
What happened to Lakemont Park?
Lakemont Park in Altoona has largely ceased operating as a traditional amusement park since 2024 due to declining attendance, high insurance and maintenance costs, and disputes between operator Lakemont Partnership and Blair County officials. All rides, including Leap-the-Dips and Skyliner, remain closed while the park functions mainly as a public recreation area with mini-golf, basketball courts, and event spaces. A lawsuit between the county and the park operator, filed in August 2025, seeks to clarify lease obligations and the property’s long-term future.
Why is Leap-the-Dips closed?
Leap-the-Dips is closed because Lakemont Park decided to suspend all amusement ride operations for the 2024 and 2025 seasons due to high insurance and maintenance costs and declining attendance. The county and park operators cite financial strain and expensive upkeep of the wooden structure as reasons it remains “standing but not operating”.
Is Lakemont Park in Altoona open?
Lakemont Park in Altoona is currently closed for the regular amusement season. The park will reopen on November 14, 2025, for its annual Holiday Lights on the Lake drive-through event, which runs nightly through January 4, 2026.
What is the oldest roller coaster in Lakemont Park?
The oldest roller coaster in Lakemont Park is Leap-The-Dips. Built in 1902 by the Federal Construction Company and designed by E. Joy Morris, it is also the oldest surviving roller coaster in the world and a National Historic Landmark.
