Sean Strauss surpassed the height requirement for the biggest thrill rides at Oaks Amusement Park many years ago, but the excitement hasn’t worn off for him at all. He actually made it part of his job ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland hearings officer has denied an appeal to block Oaks Amusement Park from adding a 135.5-foot drop tower ride, despite concerns from nearby residents that it would mar scenic ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A 147-foot "drop tower" ride proposed for Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland has sparked concerns from nearby residents who say it would mar scenic views and potentially harm ...

Plans for a controversial new ride at Oaks Amusement Park can now move forward after the city denied an appeal against it. Many fans who love the park are excited about the new 135-foot-tall drop ...

Oaks Amusement Park has proposed a 147-foot “drop tower” ride on its midway, part of a massive renovation project slated to begin this year, according to the Southeast Portland park. Documents that ...

The historic Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland is making room for a new addition to its already sprawling property, but not everyone is on board with plans for a new ride. The park attraction ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The historic Oaks Amusement Park is celebrating 120 years, and the Southeast Portland staple is getting a makeover to help it thrive in the years to come. The major “rejuvenation” ...

Three more families have filed a lawsuit against Oaks Amusement Park in response to the AtmosFEAR pendulum ride that broke midair last June 14, stranding riders upside down for 25 minutes. That brings ...

The summer season may be over, but Oaks Park says they have some plans in the works to make future seasons extra special.

On May 30, 1905, Oaks Amusement Park in Portland opened to the public. Today, it is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the United States and the only remaining trolley park on ...