Picnic Area Rental FAQs

When are picnic areas available? Picnic area rentals are available between 9 AM and close on days the amusement park is open; view our hours page. Requests for reservations to take place outside of the picnic area hours mentioned above will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You will have exclusive use of the selected area on the date/time listed on the Event Reservation Form. Early setup and/or late departure may result in additional charges.

Are reservations required? Yes. You must fill out the Picnic Area Reservation Request Form to start the reservation process. Completion of the form does not guarantee your reservation.  You will be contacted by our staff to finalize your reservation. Reservations must be made a minimum of 28 business days in advance. Reservations requested less than 28 days in advance will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Is a deposit required? Yes. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the picnic area rental fee is required to set your reservation. After reviewing your reservation request, Oaks Park staff will send the contact listed on this request a Credit Card Authorization Form for payment of the deposit. The Credit Card Authorization Form will be kept on file in the secure Oaks Park accounting office.

When is the full fee due? The balance of your event fee is due 7 business days before the event date. If another form of payment has not been provided by the due date, the card on file will be charged the balance.

Is a contract required? Yes. Your full and final event details and order are due 28 business days in advance.  A signed Event Reservation Form is required 21 days in advance.

What are the area use rules? No part of the event may interfere with neighboring spaces, public walkways, parking lots, etc. Tent tops may not be moved or removed. Nothing may stake into the ground. You may not secure signs or decorations to structures, tables, or trees with stapes, nails, or screws. Oaks Park's signage may not be covered or obscured. You are responsible for reasonable cleanup of the rented area, including removal of signs and decorations and adhesives used to secure signs and decorations. The area must be left in the condition it was found upon arrival; failure to do so will result in additional feess being charged to the card on file.

How many tables are in my area? Picnic areas come equipped with a designated quantity of picnic tables as listed in the area specs above. You may move tables within the area but may not remove the tables from the area. You may not move tables from neighboring picnic areas into your area. Serving tables are not included but may be requested (subject to availability; fees apply). Special setup of tables requires an additional fee and must be arranged a minimum of 28 days before the rental date. A separate signed Event Layout Diagram may be required for events requesting a special setup.

Does Oaks Park offer catering? Yes. Oaks Park offers excellent in-house catering and beverage services; view our menu. Orders must be placed a minimum of 28 business days before the rental date and payment in full is due at the time the order is placed.

Can I have an outside caterer? Yes. Outside caterers are welcome; caterers must enter into a separate agreement, provide a certificate of insurance naming Oaks Park as additionally insured ($1,000,000.00 minimim liability), and supply Oaks Park with a copy of the event invoice.  You will be charged a fee of 20% of the outside caterer's total fee.

Can I bring my own food and drinks? Yes. You are welcome to bring homemade food and non-alcoholic beverages at no additional charge. Outside alcohol is prohibited; alcohol must be purchased from Oaks Park and must be ordered a minimum of 28 days before the rental date.

Is there a BBQ I can use? No. Oaks Park does not offer the use or rental of BBQs. Your/your caterer may bring a grill for use within the area. Grills may not be set under or near any structure or tent. Coals must be disposed of in a designated charcoal receptacle; inquire at Guest Services for location.

Who is responsible for trash removal? Trash receptacles and trash can liners are provided within the area by Oaks Park. Trash will be removed by Oaks Park staff throughout the event.

Can I play music in my area? Yes. Music and contracted entertainment is allowed in the picnic areas as long as the volume is kept at a level that is respectful of neighboring picnics and Oaks Park's general operations. Content, at the sole discretion of Oaks Park, must be kept within the family-friendly theme of the park.  Instructions given by Oaks Park relating to sound must be complied with.

Do area rentals include access to the attractions? No. Attractions are sold separately from Picnic Area rentals and are subject to availability. View Ride Bracelet Group Discount info above.

Where do we park? Parking for event organizers and guests is available in Oaks Park's first-come, first-served parking lots. There is to be no driving or parking of motorized vehicles in any picnic areas; loading and unloading may be done from paved surfaces adjacent to the area (subject to limitations and availability).

Are dogs allowed? Yes. Friendly dogs are welcome when leashed and attended at all times. Owners must clean up after their animals.

COVID Mandates: Compliance with Multnomah County COVID mandates is required. Should COVID regulations affect our ability to honor your reservation, you will have the option to transfer your deposit to a later date or receive a gift card refund of your deposit amount.

Guest Guidelines: Oaks Park's general visitor rules apply to picnic area renters and guests. Review our Guest Guidelines before your visit.