Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:54 am

The front gate of Lakemont Park looks better than ever. I see more greenery than what was there when we were there in the late 1980′s.

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:53 am

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:52 am

The famous “Leap the Dips”.  This Roller Coaster is over 100 years old and I believe that the park operates it only on special days.

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:51 am

Back side of the Leap the Dips.  It reaches 60 ft at it’s highest point, if I remember correctly.   In it’s day it was considered a serious thrill ride.

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:50 am

I see more trees in the park and that is a good thing. In the late 80′s there were hardly any.

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:50 am

I remember moving these picnic buildings further up into the park which made it easier for the patrons to walk to the amusement rides.

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:48 am

This is a #12 Ferris Wheel ground mount. It was probably manufactured in the 1940′s. They indeed are well made and safe. Only a few safety issues ever came up, one being the hair guards, which this on...

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:48 am

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:47 am

Small game building.

Lakemont Park 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 09:46 am

I am happy to see that the park bought a Merry Go Round.