New Year's Eve Skate FAQ & Policies
Before purchasing your tickets, please review the session policies.
Admission & Payments
All ages and skating abilities are welcome.
Everyone must have skates on to enter the skating floor.
The number of admission tickets is limited; you must purchase tickets online to guarantee admission. Tickets are available for online purchase starting 90 days in advance. Walk-in purchasing is subject to availability.
If you wish to use a Chipper Card to book your ticket in advance, call 503-233-5777 or email weborders@oakspark.com M-F between 9 AM and 4 PM.
A ticket is required for each person who entering the building during this special event. Tickets are only valid for the selected event date/time and cannot be used for a different day/time.
Spectator Tickets: Discounted admission tickets are available for individuals 18 and older who will not be skating but are attending with someone who is skating. ID check required.
Champagne Toast Tickets: To participate in the champagne toast, you must purchase a Champagne Toast ticket online in advance; Champagne Toast tickets are not available on-site. Champagne Toast tickets are only available for visitors 21 and older (ID check required). Non-alcoholic toast options are also available.
Oaks Park only accepts card payments 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.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets are only valid for the date/time set at the time of purchase and cannot be rescheduled to another date/time.
Standard rental skates are available in sizes Toddler 7 through Men 17. The number of pairs available in each size is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Online Tickets: Admission tickets purchased online include standard skate rental at no additional charge.
Onsite Tickets: When admission tickets are purchased at the rink, a rental fee of $1 applies for standard skates.
Specialty skates (inline, artistic, and low-profile) are available to rent at the Skate Shop for a $3-5 fee. Size availability varies by skate type.
Personal skates are welcome, subject to inspection.
Tickets are required for everyone entering the building during this special event. Discounted admission tickets are available for individuals 18 and older who will not be skating but are attending with someone who is skating. ID check required.
Safety & Mandatory Waivers
Roller skating is a physical activity with an inherent risk of injury; by participating, you assume the risk of injury.
All visitors participating in roller skating must complete a waiver. A parent or guardian must fill out waivers for minors. Any individual who does not have a waiver on file will not be able to skate.
Please submit your waiver before you arrive at the rink. Waivers are valid for 90 days from the date of submission.
Headgear, headsets, Bluetooth headphones, and sunglasses may not be worn while roller skating. Hats may not be worn while skating except when secured with a hat clip. Loose items, such as cell phones, cameras, stuffed animals, etc., are prohibited on the skating floor. Loose clothing draped around the body may not be taken on the skating floor.
All guests must wear skates to be on the skating floor. For everyone's safety, the following behaviors are prohibited: jumping, fast or reckless skating, weaving, zigzagging, and practicing roller derby moves through traffic. Pushing, shoving, racing, chasing, or playing tag is prohibited in the Roller Rink. All skaters must keep moving while on the skating floor; skaters may not stop and stand along the sidewalls or eat and drink over the walls.
No one, including parents of small children, may pick up and/or carry anyone while wearing skates. Sitting on or jumping over the sidewalls is not allowed, and sitting on laps or showing excessive affection is not permitted.
Guests wearing hard casts will not be permitted to skate. Other injuries/conditions may also limit the ability to participate.
Violating these rules may result in eviction from the premises without refunds. Report all conflicts and safety concerns to the staff.
At the Rink
Outside food/beverages are prohibited.
The rink cafe will be open during the event; view menu. Cards and mobile pay are the only forms of payment accepted at the cafe counter.
Card-operated vending machines are available during all sessions.
Food and beverages must be kept within the cafe at all times.
Guests with champagne toast tickets will be invited into the upper cafe spectator section just before midnight to collect their glass of champagne and to participate in the new year's toast. Non-alcoholic options will also be available. Only guests with the champagne toast bracelet will be admitted to the champagne toast area; age verification is required upon arrival to recieve the toast bracelet.
This event features a live DJ playing a mix of top-40s and retro hits.
The redemption arcade will be open during the event. Cards are the only form of payment accepted at the games.
Coin-operated lockers are available.
Sometime in 2025, lockers will be updated to only accept tokens that can be purchased at the Box Office or Skate Shop; check back soon for updates.
The Roller Rink does not have A/C. The main skating floor is cooled by a swamp cooler. Rick's Cafe is air-conditioned.
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 cards 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 blocking 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 near the Roller Rink.
Use a secure bike lock; Oaks Park is not responsible for loss or damage.
General Guest Guidelines
Please view our guest guidelines before your visit.