PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An appeal from several bird advocacy groups seeking to block Oaks Park from adjusting zoning code to build a new ride was denied by the City of Portland. In March, Oaks Park was ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland has rejected an attempt to block a new “drop tower” at Oaks Amusement Park. Portland hearings officer David Doughman struck down the appeal from the Bird ...

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 ...

Oaks Park drop tower proposal. (Submitted to city of Portland) The City of Portland has given Oaks Park Amusement Park permission to install a new drop-tower ride on its midway despite an appeal by ...

Oaks Amusement Park has received the go-ahead from the city of Portland to move forward with building a new 135.5-foot-high drop tower ride — including the spotlights to go with it that wildlife ...

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 ...

Oaks Park wants to let its light shine with a new thrill ride offering a sweeping view at the top of the Willamette River on one side and the city center’s only wildlife refuge on the other. The ...

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 ...