Oaks Park To Host 5th Annual Job Fair For 2026 Season, Highlighting Future Growth - 02/18/26

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Oaks Park Association

Emily MacKay

emckay@oakspark.com

503-206-4024

Oaks Park to Host 5th Annual Job Fair for 2026 Season, Highlighting Future Growth

PORTLAND, Ore. (February 18, 2026) – Oaks Park is gearing up for another exciting season and inviting local teens, young adults, seniors, and anyone else looking for a fun work environment to jumpstart their summer plans at its 5th Annual Job Fair on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Oaks Park Dance Pavilion.

The hiring fair marks the first opportunity to apply for positions for the 2026 season, giving attendees a head start before most jobs open to the general public. Especially useful for local high school and college students who will be home for the summer, the event offers a convenient way to explore opportunities, meet department supervisors, and even interview on the spot.

Many attendees walk away with their summer job secured the same day.

Seasonal positions are available across a variety of departments, including:

• Ride Operations
• Food Service
• Game Operations
• Customer Service
• Roller Rink
• Custodial & Maintenance
• Events
• And more

Some roles may begin as early as March.

Oaks Park hires team members ages 16 and older, with a limited number of positions available for 14- and 15-year-olds. The park prides itself on offering a supportive and energetic work environment where employees can build valuable job skills, customer service experience, and lifelong friendships.

This year’s hiring fair also comes at an exciting time for the historic amusement park. Oaks Park is actively advancing its 20-Year Master Plan, a long-term vision focused on thoughtful growth, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced guest experiences while preserving the park’s historic charm. As the organization invests in its future, it is also investing in the next generation of workers who will help bring that vision to life.

“Growth at Oaks Park isn’t just about new attractions and improvements, it’s about growing our team and creating opportunities for young people in our community,” said Emily MacKay, Oaks Park’s Marketing and Events Director. “For more than 120 years, Oaks Park has been a place where Portlanders create memories. Many of those memories begin with a first job here.”

Parking is free during the event. For added convenience, a designated parents’ waiting area will be available with complimentary snacks and beverages.

Oaks Park encourages applicants to come prepared to learn about open positions and participate in interviews.

For more information about the job fair or seasonal employment opportunities, visit www.oakspark.com.

Oaks Park Celebrates Valentine’s Weekend With Skate Date Package And Lover’s Lane Love Notes - 02/02/26

Oaks Park Celebrates Valentine’s Weekend with Skate Date Package and Lover’s Lane Love Notes

PORTLAND, Ore. (February 2, 2026) — Oaks Park invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a nostalgic and playful twist through its Valentine’s Skate Date Package, available February 13 and 14, 2026, during the 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Open Skate sessions. The limited-time offering combines classic roller skating, shared dining, and a festive romantic atmosphere in one of Portland’s most iconic destinations.

Designed for first dates, longtime partners, and everyone in between, the Skate Date Package sets the mood for a charming evening of retro romance on the rink. Couples can enjoy hand-in-hand skating during couples-only moments while soaking up the Valentine’s vibe under the lights of the historic Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink.

The $49.95 Skate Date Package for two includes:

• Two Open Skate session admissions
• Two standard skate rentals
• Two Rick’s Cafe meal vouchers
• Two drink tickets

For guests who prefer to skate without the full package, skating-only tickets are available for $13 per person. The Skate Date Package is available online only for a limited time at www.oakspark.com/valentine.

In addition to the rink-side romance, Oaks Park is offering couples and families a lasting way to mark the occasion through its Lover’s Lane Plaque Campaign. The campaign invites the community to commemorate meaningful relationships with a custom-engraved plaque permanently installed along Oaks Park’s beloved Lover’s Lane walkway, creating a “permanent love note” that supports the preservation of the historic park and its nationally recognized roller rink.

“Whether it’s a first date, a 50th anniversary, or a family tradition passed down through generations, Oaks Park has always been a place where love shows up in many forms,” said Emily MacKay, Oaks Park Marketing and Events Director. “These plaques let people leave a piece of their story in a place that has meant so much to so many for more than a century.”

For more than 100 years, Oaks Park has been a joyful, multi-generational destination where families gather, friends reconnect, and new love stories begin. This Valentine’s season, the park invites the community to celebrate both the moment and the memory, from skating hand-in-hand on the rink to leaving a lasting message along Lover’s Lane.

To participate, donors can visit www.oakspark.com/love to customize their message and complete a tax-deductible donation through Oaks Park’s secure online form.

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