Chipper Buck FAQs
and Visitor Policies
Before making your purchase, please review the policies.
Purchasing & Payments
If you’re only planning to enjoy a few attractions, Chipper Bucks are a great option—just pay for the rides you want to experience.
Chipper Bucks are loaded to a reusable card that can be used throughout the park, including rides, games, concessions, mini golf, the Roller Rink, and the gift shop.
Rides require 5–10 Chipper Bucks per ride.
Visit our Ride Guide for Chipper Buck info for each ride.
Chipper Bucks are not valid for online purchases, group sales, event rental purchases, at the Food Carts, or for parking.
When you purchase Chipper Bucks online you will receive an order ticket to redeem at the Ticket Booth.
Oaks Park accepts card payments only at all locations, including ticketing windows, games, concessions, retail locations, parking meters, etc. You can pay for purchases using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, a debit or prepaid card, or a Chipper Card. Select locations also accept Apple Pay and Android Pay.
What if I only have cash?
- ReadyCard cash-to-card machines are available to convert cash to a prepaid card. Cards can be loaded with $1-$500. ReadyCards cannot be reloaded.
- If you do not use all of your preloaded funds during your visit, you can use the card offsite anywhere in the U.S. that Mastercard is accepted.
- ReadyCard machines are located near Guest Services, near the shooting gallery in the historic Blue Streak building, and in the Roller Rink lobby.
- You can check your card balance at the onsite kiosk, by calling the number on the back of the card, or by visiting rcbalance.com.
- Keep your ReadyCard receipt. If you have issues with your card, you can call the number printed on it, and if you have your receipt, a representative from the card company will be able to help you. Unfortunately, if you do not have your receipt, there’s nothing we can do.
Chipper Bucks can be used during any standard operating hours and do not expire.
Chipper Bucks are non-refundable.
During standard operating hours, non-riders are welcome to enter the park at no charge.
Rider Requirements
Rider requirements and restrictions vary by ride; please visit our Ride Guide for details. We maintain all of the manufacturer's safety recommendations on all attractions. Additional criteria to those listed may affect guests' ability to ride.
Many rides require an adult to ride with small children. The adult rider must purchase Chipper Bucks or a Ride Wristband to accompany the children on the rides.
Chipper Bucks
Rides require 5–10 Chipper Bucks per ride. Chipper Bucks are loaded to a reusable card that must be scanned at the entrance to the ride. You are responsible for your card; lost/stolen cards cannot be replaced.
At the Park
Chipper Bucks are valid from open to close. You do not have to arrive at opening; you may arrive anytime during operating hours until 1 hour before close. For opening and closing times, view our hours page.
Midway concessions are operational during all amusement park hours; view menu. Individual concession stand hours may vary.
The food cart pod is operated by separate, independent contractors who set their own menus and hours.
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages into the amusement park. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited and will be confiscated and disposed of.
Tables on the midway are reserved for guests with purchases from our concessions. A limited number of first-come, first-served picnic tables are available at the park's west edge. To reserve one of our rentable picnic areas, visit our picnics page.
There are no refunds or price reductions if a ride is closed for maintenance during all or part of any operating day.
Oaks Park is open rain or shine. There are no weather-related refunds, exchanges, or rain checks.
For the safety of our guests and staff, the park may close early when an extreme heat warning is in effect.
Parking
A daily parking fee of $4 per vehicle applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The fee is payable onsite via self-service parking meters or on your mobile device. Only credit, debit, and prepaid cards are accepted at the parking meters. Chipper Bucks are not accepted at the parking meters. There are no refunds.
Parking spaces are first-come, first-served, and the lot frequently fills to capacity; do not purchase parking until you are parked onsite. Carpooling is strongly recommended.
The lot is private property and is only available to Oaks Park visitors. Vehicles not parked in designated parking stalls and those that block the flow of traffic will be towed by A&B Towing at the owner’s expense.
Failure to pay the parking fee will result in penalties. Rates are subject to change without notice.
For frequent visitors, monthly/quarterly unlimited parking permits are available. Parking permits are only available online.
- Monthly Unlimited Permit: $13
- Quarterly Unlimited Permit: $33
Parking spaces are first-come, first-served, and the lot frequently fills to capacity; permit parking is subject to parking space availability at the time of arrival. Vehicles not parked in designated parking stalls and those blocking traffic flow will be towed by A&B Towing at the owner’s expense.
Complimentary bus parking is available when arranged in advance.
Complimentary bike racks are available.
Use a secure bike lock; Oaks Park is not responsible for loss or damage.
Conduct & General Guest Guidelines
Please view our guest guidelines before your visit. Violation of our Behavior Standards may result in expulsion without refunds.
Tickets
Quantities are limited; purchase your tickets/wristbands online in advance for guaranteed admission.
Hours
The amusement park is open seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall. Roller skating is open year-round.
Specials
Save money with our discounts and deals, or visit during a special event to take the fun to the next level!