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. Built at the park in 1902 by the E. Joy Morris Company, the historic
wooden roller coaster was restored and reopened on Memorial Day 1999. It was named
a National Historic Landmark in 1996.
