Ride Guide
Everyone riding rides must have their own bracelet, including supervising companions/parents assisting children.
The under 48" bracelet will not be issued to any guest over 48" tall.
Adrenaline Peak
RIDE PREVIEW
The Adrenaline Peak is Oregon's favorite roller coaster! Summit the 72' vertical lift to a past-vertical initial drop and climb through 3 unique inversions all taken at jaw-dropping speeds!
Height Requirement: 48"-77"
AtmosFEAR
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The AtmosFEAR is two rides in one! Take it over-the-top thrill of the 360° ride, or opt for the 180° ride for a pendulum experience.
Height Requirement:- 360°: 52" or taller
- 180°: 48" or taller
Big Pink Slide
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It's a playground classic upscaled to bring the joy of recess to kids of all ages! Our giant slide offers 3 tracks, each sending riders racing to the bottom in record time!
Height Requirement:- 34" or taller to ride alone
- Under 34" with a supervising companion
Carousel
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The American-made 1912 Herschell-Spillman hand-carved menagerie carousel is featured on the National Historic Register and has been on our midway for over 100 years!
Height Requirement:- 42" or taller to ride alone
- Under 42" with a supervising companion
Chipper's Chopper
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Let the little ones take the driver's seat for a wheelie-popping tour of Oregon!
Height Requirement:- 34" or taller to ride alone
- Under 34" with a supervising companion
- Adults may only ride when escorting a child and must ride in the sidecar
Cosmic Crash
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Our classic bumper cars are out of this world with fun that's sure to send you into orbit!
Height Requirement:- 50" or taller to ride alone
- 42"-50" with a supervising companion
Disk'O
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It's a spine-tingling thrill ride that dips, spins, and rocks riders on a colorful curved track.
Height Requirement: 48" or taller
Ferris Wheel
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Spectacular views of Portland await riders at the top of our antique Ferris Wheel.
Height Requirement:- 48" or taller to ride alone
- 36"-48" with a supervising companion
Frog Hopper
Preview Coming Soon
Riders old and young can enjoy the tummy-tingling fun of a bouncing adventure on this popular kiddie ride.
Height Requirement: 36" or taller
Go Karts
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Everyone loves go karts! Put your driving skills to the test as you take the curves and race to the finish line!
Height Requirement:- Driver: 58" or taller
- Passenger: 40" or taller with a licensed driver 18 or older
Jump Boats
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Set sail for fun and feel the thrill of a seafaring adventure as you ride the waves in our vividly painted vessels!
Height Requirement:- 36" or taller to ride alone
- Under 36" with a supervising companion
Oaks Park Train
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Take a load off and enjoy the beauty of our lush grounds and lovely views of Portland's west side.
Height Requirement:- 42" tall to ride alone
- Under 42" with a supervising companion
Rock & Roll
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Good old-fashioned fun is rockin' and rollin' while the tunes blast and the speed builds, first forward, then in reverse!
Height Requirement:- 53" or taller to ride alone
- 48"-53" with a supervising companion
Rockin' Tug
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Anchored at the north end of the midway, the Good Ship Bollinger rocks riders every which way for a high seas family adventure!
Height Requirement:- 42" or taller to ride alone
- Under 42" with a supervising companion
Rock-O-Plane
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Ferris Wheel meets Squirrel Cages in this upside-down ride that has been a staple of The Midway for over half a century!
Height Requirement:- 48" or taller to ride alone
- 36"-48" with a supervising companion
Scrambler
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Feel the exhilaration as you speed toward other riders at breakneck speeds then spin away just in time!
Height Requirement:- 48" or taller to ride alone
- 36"-48" with a supervising companion
Sky Fighters
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Kids blast off for an orbiting outer space adventure aboard one of our most vintage attractions.
Height Requirement: Under 48"
The Spider
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For over 50 years our vintage Spider ride has given park-goers the creepy-crawlies while spinning and dropping!
Height Requirement:- 48" or taller to ride alone
- 42-48" with a supervising companion
Tilt-A-Whirl
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No midway is complete without this dizzying, dazzling family favorite that's been popular for decades!
Height Requirement:- 48" or taller to ride alone
- 36"-48" with a supervising companion
Toon Cars
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Beep, beep - kids coming through! Our littlest guests enjoy a spin in cute, colorful, cheerful cars.
Height Requirement: Under 48"
Tree Top Drop
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Once is never enough! Our family-friendly freefall drop tower plummets from 45' not just once but over and over again
Height Requirement:- 42" or taller to ride alone
- 38"-42" with a supervising companion
Up, Up, & Away
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It's a hot air ballooning adventure high above our famous oak trees. Turn your basket and see all the sights of SE Portland!
Height Requirement:- 42" or taller to ride alone
- Under 42" with a supervising companion
Zero Gravity
RIDE PREVIEW
Updated and more exciting than ever, this midway classic is now higher, faster, and more fun for the family!
Height Requirement: 42"-77"
Zoom Coaster
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Small but mighty, this junior-sized roller coaster offers a big experience for coaster fans of all ages.
Height Requirement:- 42" or taller to ride alone
- 34"-42" with a supervising companion
Hours
The rides, mini golf, and midway games are open seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall. Roller skating is open year-round.
Ride Bracelets
Quantities are limited; purchase your tickets/bracelets online in advance for guaranteed admission.
Group Discounts
Purchase 25 or more Ride Bracelets and get 25% off (40% off for non-profits). Advance reservations required.
Guest Guidelines
Know before you go! Check out our visitor information to make sure you're ready to get the most out of your trip to "The Oaks".
Getting Here
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Portland at the SE end of the Sellwood Bridge.
Online Retail Store
Our ride tee collection is a fun way to show off your favorite attraction. Shop today and get free shipping or in-store pickup.
A summertime favorite is back!
Our littlest friends enjoy the park at their own pace! Ride the kiddie rides and selected family rides, then visit with Chipper the Squirrel, our park mascot, during snack and story time in the Historic Dance Pavilion! A limited number of admissions are available per day; purchase online to guarantee your spot.
June 14-August 31, 2022
- Every TUES/WED, 10 AM-12:30 PM
- Rides: 10 AM-12 PM
- Snack and Story Time: 12-12:30 PM
$11 per child
- 6 and younger only
- Adults ride free with a paid child.
- Tickets open for online purchase 40 days in advance.
Preschool Rides is proudly presented by Alpha Radio Portland
Ride previews provided by Project Myc.
We maintain all of the manufacturer's safety recommendations on all attractions.
Additional criteria to those listed may affect guests' ability to ride.
Babes-in-arms are prohibited from all rides except the train and carousel. Animals are not permitted on any attractions.
Each rider must present a ride bracelet at the ride entrance to be admitted onto the ride, with the exception of the Carousel and Oaks park Train, which are free to ride. Ride bracelets are non-transferable and are only valid for the original wearer.