This Old-School Water Park Near Pittsburgh Is The Most Fun You’ve Had In Ages
By Beth Price-Williams|Published June 05, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Remember the carefree warm days of years gone by? We didn’t yet have the mega water parks, with dozens of slides and attractions. But, we still had a ton of fun at our local water park, where we splashed, swam, and slipped down the one or two water slides it did have. Treat yourself to a classic warm weather day with a visit to this old-school water park near Pittsburgh. And, after you’re done frolicking in the water, climb aboard some of the classic rides.
Slip on your favorite swimsuit. Pack plenty of sunscreen and a beach towel. And, embark on the scenic drive to Lakemont Park in Altoona, just under two hours from downtown Pittsburgh.
After two seasons of renovation, the popular Altoona amusement park, which opened in 1894, returns better than ever and with a new and improved Treehouse Water Park.
Of course, once you've finished your adventure at the water park, you'll definitely want to check out the rest of Lakemont Park. Get in line for such popular rides as the historic Leap-the-Dips and the Skyliner roller coaster.
Click here for the website of Lakemont Park. Or, go here for Facebook.
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