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Oaks Park Celebrates Its 121st Birthday With A Celebration On May 30 - 05/27/26

Located close to downtown Portland along the Willamette River, Oaks Park first opened its doors in 1905. Now, 121 years later, Oregon’s favorite amusement park is celebrating with a Birthday Bash that includes beer and spirits tasting, cake and balloons, and the unveiling of Oaks Park’s redesigned Wrath of Willamette Willy game by local artist Mike Bennett. The game will also be free to play during the event. A limited number of Unlimited Ride Wristbands will be available online for just $19.05 while supplies last, and discounted wristbands are expected to sell out.

 

“Oaks Park has been a part of the Portland community for 121 years,” said Emily MacKay, Oaks Park’s Marketing and Events Director. “Some families have had multiple generations that have enjoyed Oaks Park over the years, and we’re proud to be a big part of their families’ tradition.”
 

Interviews available via Zoom or on-site. B-roll and images also available to use.


Oaks Park, a nonprofit community resource, is one of America’s oldest continually operating amusement parks. The park first opened its gates to eager visitors on May 30, 1905, to boost ridership on the area's emerging interurban transportation system. Arriving via streetcar, visitors to the park were thrilled by exotic animals, nightly fireworks, a bathhouse, death-defying amusement rides and that latest of inventions, electric lights. Today, when visitors walk through the gates, they are delighted by a uniquely Portland blend of modern thrills and turn-of-the-century charm on a midway that has delighted generations of Northwesterners.
 

In 1985, the Bollinger Family donated Oaks Amusement Park to the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Oaks Park Association, which continues to operate the park to this day. The purpose of the OPA is to perpetuate and preserve this piece of Portland's history and to provide affordable family fun throughout the generations.

 

Beyond the thrill rides, Oaks Park is packed with other ways to enjoy and celebrate time together. The park is home to a historic carousel, the oldest roller rink in the United States, scenic picnic areas, carnival games and classic amusement park food and drinks. There are also the timeless Oaks Park train and a miniature golf course with views of the Willamette River. 

 

For more information about hours, rides and tickets, visit Oakspark.com.

Oaks Park Celebrates Its 121st Birthday With A Celebration On May 30 - 05/27/26

Located close to downtown Portland along the Willamette River, Oaks Park first opened its doors in 1905. Now, 121 years later, Oregon’s favorite amusement park is celebrating with a Birthday Bash that includes beer and spirits tasting, cake and balloons, and the unveiling of Oaks Park’s redesigned Wrath of Willamette Willy game by local artist Mike Bennett. The game will also be free to play during the event. A limited number of Unlimited Ride Wristbands will be available online for just $19.05 while supplies last, and discounted wristbands are expected to sell out.

 

“Oaks Park has been a part of the Portland community for 121 years,” said Emily MacKay, Oaks Park’s Marketing and Events Director. “Some families have had multiple generations that have enjoyed Oaks Park over the years, and we’re proud to be a big part of their families’ tradition.”
 

Interviews available via Zoom or on-site. B-roll and images also available to use.


Oaks Park, a nonprofit community resource, is one of America’s oldest continually operating amusement parks. The park first opened its gates to eager visitors on May 30, 1905, to boost ridership on the area's emerging interurban transportation system. Arriving via streetcar, visitors to the park were thrilled by exotic animals, nightly fireworks, a bathhouse, death-defying amusement rides and that latest of inventions, electric lights. Today, when visitors walk through the gates, they are delighted by a uniquely Portland blend of modern thrills and turn-of-the-century charm on a midway that has delighted generations of Northwesterners.
 

In 1985, the Bollinger Family donated Oaks Amusement Park to the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Oaks Park Association, which continues to operate the park to this day. The purpose of the OPA is to perpetuate and preserve this piece of Portland's history and to provide affordable family fun throughout the generations.

 

Beyond the thrill rides, Oaks Park is packed with other ways to enjoy and celebrate time together. The park is home to a historic carousel, the oldest roller rink in the United States, scenic picnic areas, carnival games and classic amusement park food and drinks. There are also the timeless Oaks Park train and a miniature golf course with views of the Willamette River. 

 

For more information about hours, rides and tickets, visit Oakspark.com.