Oaks Park Breaks Out The Red, White And Blue For 4th Of July (Photo)
- 06/29/26
This Fourth of July is a big one – and Oaks Park is doing its part to make America’s 250th birthday one for the books.
The park, which has been providing family-friendly fun on the banks of the Willamette River for nearly half of the United States’ history, will offer extended ride hours Saturday, July 4. Rides will run from noon to midnight rather than the normal weekend hours of noon to 8 p.m.
The extended hours give visitors the opportunity to take in Portland’s dazzling fireworks show at 10 p.m. The fireworks launch from a barge on the river, which means Oaks Park is a prime place to experience the show.
“Nothing says summertime and the Fourth of July like a historic amusement park, rides, games, food and an incredible fireworks display,” said Emily MacKay, Oaks Park’s marketing and events director. “Oaks Park is the perfect place to celebrate this national holiday and be part of the festivities that will mark the 250th birthday of this amazing country.”
Admission to Oaks Park on the Fourth of July is $39.50. Tickets are only available online and include access to all rides throughout the day and night. And thanks to the extended hours, visitors can watch the fireworks, then grab a few more spins on Adrenaline Peak, the classic Ferris Wheel, the Tilt-A-Whirl or any of the park’s 24 thrill rides.
In addition to the Fourth of July celebration, Oaks Park has a whole calendar of special events planned throughout its 2026 season. For more information about all of them, visit Oakspark.com.
Oaks Park Breaks Out The Red, White And Blue For 4th Of July (Photo)
- 06/29/26
This Fourth of July is a big one – and Oaks Park is doing its part to make America’s 250th birthday one for the books.
The park, which has been providing family-friendly fun on the banks of the Willamette River for nearly half of the United States’ history, will offer extended ride hours Saturday, July 4. Rides will run from noon to midnight rather than the normal weekend hours of noon to 8 p.m.
The extended hours give visitors the opportunity to take in Portland’s dazzling fireworks show at 10 p.m. The fireworks launch from a barge on the river, which means Oaks Park is a prime place to experience the show.
“Nothing says summertime and the Fourth of July like a historic amusement park, rides, games, food and an incredible fireworks display,” said Emily MacKay, Oaks Park’s marketing and events director. “Oaks Park is the perfect place to celebrate this national holiday and be part of the festivities that will mark the 250th birthday of this amazing country.”
Admission to Oaks Park on the Fourth of July is $39.50. Tickets are only available online and include access to all rides throughout the day and night. And thanks to the extended hours, visitors can watch the fireworks, then grab a few more spins on Adrenaline Peak, the classic Ferris Wheel, the Tilt-A-Whirl or any of the park’s 24 thrill rides.
In addition to the Fourth of July celebration, Oaks Park has a whole calendar of special events planned throughout its 2026 season. For more information about all of them, visit Oakspark.com.
