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Oaks Amusement Park

East end of Sellwood Bridge, Portland, OR 97213
503-233-5777
Ranked #38 of 297 attractions in Portland
4.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Description: This amusement park opened in 1905 to celebrate the Lewis and Clark world Expo.
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portland, oregon
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This old well-maintained amusement park is just the right scale for little and big kids. More

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Portland, Oregon
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Besides the amusement park, there's also a Skating Rink, Dance Pavillion, and park that can be incorporated into your day or used by themselves when the amusement park part is closed. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I grew up going to this park for the amusement rides (on my b-days, and school field trips) and every Friday night throughout the year to roller skate. Such fond memories.I now drive an hour to take my kids to enjoy this park and it is just as I remember. Love this place! More

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Vancouver, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I use to go there as a kid now they have added more rides its a beautiful park right along the Welamett river and some of the rides take you up high enough to see the river or you can walk down along the bank of the river just for some quiet time away from all the fun More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The rides were awesome. Hmm... Should I be reviewing this i mean I just love amusement parks, like all of them More

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Portland, Oregon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is an old but fun place for kids, especially little ones. But it has a relatively limited number of not very modern rides. More

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Vancouver, Washington
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Kids had a blast, is the fair all year round, pretty cool More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Oaks park is a worn down, shabby little amusement park that doesnt offer a lot for the money. Little kids might like it but it doesnt have any really thrilling rides and it's not worth the trip or the cost in my opinion. If you're local just wait for the field trip every kid takes and go then on the... More

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Vancouver, Washington
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Great place for all ages, especially kids. Lots of rides and food. More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This park is fun for all ages though the 6-13 crowd will enjoy the rides most. The roller rink is neat and got to love the bumper cars and roller coaster. The food selection could improve, but not too bad. Really enjoy the view and right by parks with nice bike trails and fishing access on the Willamette. So plan... More

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