In honor of Gary Baker’s contributions to Lakemont Park and his support for preservation, former Lakemont Park General Manager Barry Kumpf created Gary Baker Memorial Day (GBMD) shortly after Gary’s untimely death in 2009. Gary was a man of many talents — a former ACE events director and ACE Western Pennsylvania regional rep as well as a professional mini-golf player — and a strong supporter of traditional parks. What better place to honor Gary’s interest in preservation and his love of mini golf than this small Altoona, Pennsylvania, park, home of Leap The Dips (the oldest roller coaster in the world) and two outstanding mini-golf courses. (Posted 9/11/20) [MORE]