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Oaks Amusement Park

East end of Sellwood Bridge, Portland, OR 97213
503-233-5777
Ranked #30 of 293 attractions in Portland
4.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Description: This amusement park opened in 1905 to celebrate the Lewis and Clark world Expo.
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APaladin2001
Portland, Oregon
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16 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

Step back in time, great place to kill a day. They've kept the property up but it still looks and feels like the 1950-1960s version. More

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mamababoo
Portland, Oregon
Top Contributor
81 reviews
103 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

The main issue is if you are heading there for a concert. Parking can be a problem, especially when you leave. Clogged street. Prepare to be very patieint. More

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Aloha_Island_Dreams
Aloha, Ore (home) and Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (home away from home)
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

This park has literally been around for decades. Little ones thru young adults find the outdoor rides entertaining and the skating rink is the destination for many locals. Our northwest weather makes the outdoor amusement less attractive much of the year but it's wonderful in late spring and summer; of course the indoor skating rink is fun year round. More

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tmwheeler
Portland, Oregon
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Oaks Park never disappoints. My kids love going there. You certainly see the "flavor" of Portlanders when you go. The festivals (i.e. oktoberfest) they have throughout the year are always fun as well. More

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TnEShlaes
Portland, Oregon
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Rides, games and a grreat picnic area, Oaks Park is a fun place to take the 3-12 year old family members. Lots of free spots to have a picnic along the river or you can reserve the bigger spaces for parties. Buy a wrist band and get unlimited rides. Games for the family and even a roller skating rink! Lots... More

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Revrmm
California
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28 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

It has seen its day, but it has one new spark. It is the home of a wonderous steam engine that pulled the Daylight between LA and San Francisco. That alone is worth a visit. Especially good for kids at Christmas More

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Wingflier
Portland, OR
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Oaks Park is a nice old-fashioned amusement park which are quickly disappearing. It is worth a visit. More

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nwmac
Oregon
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14 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Old fashion amusement park for the kids.... Smaller kids. Plus they have skating & roller derby. And, it overlooks the river. More

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sweet_insurgent
Portland, Oregon
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

When I had dreams of becoming a roller girl, this is where we went to practice. The old Wurlitzer still drops down from the ceiling to play a few tunes occasionally even. More

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waveride
Portland, OR
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

This is a very small amusement park known for a roller rink that is wooden and floats (nice when the river floods). A great place for company picnics. This will disappoint most if you expect very much. This is tiny, less rides than a small fair. More

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