Future Of Lakemont Park Discussed During Commissioners Meeting

Blair Co. Commissioners in talks about Lakemont Park's future

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The future of Lakemont Park remains uncertain after the Blair County Commissioners transferred the responsibilities to the Park Recreation and Trail Authority Board in Thursday's commissioner's meeting. The property, owned by the county, has been leased to Blair Companies Real Estate until the year 2056. The group is in charge of the operations of the park, which means all the park facilities and rides. The rides are not op…

Future Of Lakemont Park Discussed During Commissioners Meeting

The subject of Lakemont Park’s future was a focal point yesterday during a meeting of the Blair County Commissioners.  According to the Altoona Mirror, Commissioner Dave Kessling said the park “must remain a park.”  Reportedly, what is hoped for is some type of action being taken to correct the lack of care currently surrounding the park.  The property, which is owned by the county, is leased to Blair Companies Real Estate until the year 2056, a…