Skyliner (roller coaster)

Skyliner
An aerial view of Skyliner in 2022
Lakemont Park
Coordinates	40.4729°N 78.3952°W / 40.4729; -78.3952
Status	Closed
Opening date	1987 (1987)
Roseland Park
Coordinates	42°52′29.93″N 77°15′43.47″W
Status	Removed
Opening date	1960 (1960)
Closing date	1985 (1985)
Skyliner at Roseland Park at RCDB
General statistics
Type	Wood – Family
Manufacturer	Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Designer	John C. Allen
Track layout	Double Out and Back
Height	60 ft (18 m)
Drop	45 ft (14 m)
Length	2,400 ft (730 m)
Speed	40 mph (64 km/h)
Max vertical angle	52°
Trains	Single train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
Skyliner at RCDB

Skyliner is a wooden roller coaster located at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It first opened in 1960 at New York's Roseland Park, and was John C. Allen's first full-size coaster design. Roseland Park closed in 1985, and following the success Knoebels had in relocating wooden coaster Phoenix, Lakemont Park followed suit. Skyliner reopened at Lakemont Park in 1987 after being moved from Roseland Park. Skyliner is an ACE Coaster Classic. The ride is not operating for the 2024 season.

Skyliner operates a single train with three cars, which seat up to 18 adults. The ride's train uses buzz bars. Skyliner's train is painted with Minor League Baseball team Altoona Curve's team logo and colors. The phrase "GO CURVE" is also written on the train. The Altoona Curve's baseball stadium is adjacent to Lakemont Park, and its right field is located next to Skyliner. Consequently, the Skyliner itself has been erroneously said to be part of the ballpark.