What Oaks Amusement Park does

Oaks Amusement Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entertainment venue in Portland, Oregon, operated by the Oaks Park Association and tracing its origins to a 1905 trolley park. Following the 1985 donation of the property by the Bollinger Family to the nonprofit association, the park operates as one of only five nonprofit amusement parks in the U.S. and the last surviving historic trolley park on the West Coast (1 of 12 remaining from over 1,000 historically). Its portfolio centers on a seasonal amusement park with thrill, family, and kiddie rides; a year-round roller skating rink — claimed as the oldest in the country (since 1906) and the last in the world to feature a live 1926 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ; an 18-hole miniature golf course; an on-property escape room operated by Side Quest Escape Games; multiple owned and third-party food and beverage outlets; a STEAM summer day camp; and event spaces including a 2025-renovated Dance Pavilion, picnic grounds, and private rink rentals.

The operating platform is built on CenterEdge Software for online ticketing, point-of-sale, and the retail storefront; the proprietary Chipper Card cashless payment system usable across rides, games, concessions, mini golf, skating, and the gift shop; and ReadyCard ATMs that convert cash to Mastercard-accepted prepaid cards. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the oakspark.com website (tickets released 90 days in advance), on-site ticket booths, and the rink box office, supplemented by media-partner demand programs running more than 20 years with KATU, Fox 12, KOIN, iHeart Radio, 99.5 The Wolf, and 97.1 Charlie FM.

The business model is highly diversified across transactional revenue streams: ride wristbands ($23.45–$49.45 by height and day type), Chipper Bucks park currency sold in bundles at $1 each, roller skating admission ($13–$20), specialty skate sessions, group discounts (25% standard, 40% for 501(c)(3)s, 25% military/workplace), birthday packages ($215–$399), private rentals ($140–$200/hour and $1,000+ for Dance Pavilion), F&B concessions, retail, parking ($4 daily or $13/$33 monthly/quarterly permits), summer camp ($200–$450/week), and tax-deductible donations/sponsorships including the Lovers' Lane plaque program at $500. The customer base spans families with children, birthday-party hosts, roller-skating enthusiasts, homeschool families, youth organizations, corporate groups, and 520+ nonprofit organizations served annually, with no single customer concentration. A new drop tower — slated to be the tallest in the Pacific Northwest — is scheduled to debut in spring 2027.

Name

Oaks Amusement Park

Legal name

Oaks Park Association

Website

https://oakspark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oaks Amusement Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entertainment venue in Portland, Oregon, operating since 1905 as one of the last surviving historic trolley parks in the United States. It runs a seasonal amusement park, year-round roller rink (the oldest in the country), mini golf, escape room, food and beverage outlets, STEAM summer camp, and event rentals serving Portland-area families, groups, and 520+ nonprofit organizations annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amusement Parks & Family Entertainment

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Amusement Parks (Regional/Local Ride Parks & Funfairs) (THAJAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amusement Parks & Theme Parks (THAAAAAA)

Keywords

• Amusement park rides
• Roller skating rink
• Miniature golf course
• Family entertainment venue
• Event space rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ride Admission (Wristbands & Chipper Bucks): Unlimited ride wristbands and individual ride tickets (Chipper Bucks) for amusement park attractions. Wristbands range $23.45-$49.45 by height and day type. Chipper Bucks sold in bundles of 25-250 at $1 each.
2. Roller Skating Admission: Open skate sessions and specialty skate nights. Standard admission $13/person with optional skate rental. Specialty sessions (Adult Skate, 18&UP, Gay Skate, Kids' Morning) at various price points. Punch passes available.
3. Food & Beverage Concessions: Multiple food outlets including George's Grill, Trolley Park Pizza, Rick's Cafe, Sugar Rush, and third-party food carts. Revenue from meals, snacks, beverages including alcohol.
4. Retail Merchandise: Apparel, collectibles,Chipper Bucks card bundles, arcade/game bundle deals sold through online retail store.
5. Private Event Rentals: Birthday party packages ($215-$399), roller rink rentals ($200/hour), Dance Pavilion rentals (starting $1000), picnic area rentals ($245-$490), mini golf private rentals ($140/hour).
6. Parking Fees: Daily parking at $4/vehicle, monthly permits at $13, quarterly permits at $33.
7. Summer Camp Registration: STEAM summer camp for kids entering 1st-8th grade. Full day $450/week, half day $200/week. Limited to 40 campers per week.
8. Escape Room: Shaky Grounds escape room operated by Side Quest Escape Games. $40/person for 1-hour experience, 3-8 players, ages 12+.
9. Donations & Sponsorships: 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting donations for historic preservation, STEM education, community building, and general operations. Lovers' Lane plaques available for $500. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Oaks Amusement Park operates a historic seasonal amusement park and year-round roller skating rink in Portland, Oregon, selling ride wristbands and tickets, skating admissions, miniature golf, food and beverage concessions, retail merchandise, birthday party packages, and event space rentals. The venue is complemented by a STEAM summer camp, STEM field trip programs, group and nonprofit discounts, and a donations program under its 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent, the Oaks Park Association.

Product overview

Oaks Amusement Park is a historic nonprofit entertainment venue in Portland, Oregon, operated by the 501(c)(3) Oaks Park Association and celebrating over 120 years of operation. The park operates a portfolio of interconnected attractions: seasonal amusement park rides (featuring rides from Adrenaline Peak roller coaster to the historic 1926 Carousel), a year-round roller skating rink (the oldest in the United States, with live Wurlitzer Pipe Organ), Chipper's Woods Miniature Golf course, escape rooms (Shaky Grounds by Side Quest Escape Games), multiple food and beverage outlets (George's Grill, Trolley Park Pizza, Sugar Rush, Rick's Cafe, and third-party food carts), a Skate Shop, and a STEAM Summer Camp program. Additional offerings include birthday party packages, group discounts and event space rentals (Picnic Areas, Dance Pavilion, rink and mini golf private rentals), STEM field trip programs, and a donations/fundraising program. The park uses a cash-free payment system accepting cards, mobile pay, and its own Chipper Bucks prepaid currency. Tickets and reservations are managed through the CenterEdge Software platform. A new drop tower is planned for spring 2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amusement Park Rides

Quantifiable outcome

• Donated 2,080 Ride Wristbands valued at $96,488 to 520 nonprofit organizations in the community last year
• +4 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KATU (ABC2)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPortland TV station partnership for Summer Discount Days. KATU sponsors 2-for-1 Tuesdays (June 16-September 1, 2026) where guests use coupon code for buy-one-get-one-free wristbands. KATU provides marketing promotion in exchange for brand visibility at the park.
• iHeart RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for iHeart Hot Pass Wednesdays (June 17-September 2, 2026). Package combines unlimited rides plus mini golf for $35 (48" & taller) or $19 (under 48"). iHeart provides marketing support and brand association.
• Fox 12 Oregon (KPTV)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFox 12 Thirsty Thursdays partnership (June 18-September 3, 2026). Purchase Ride Wristband online and receive free souvenir cup with unlimited refills day of visit. Fox 12 promotes the deal to their audience.
• KOIN 6coreGTM or Marketing PartnerKOIN Combo Fridays partnership (June 12-September 4, 2026). Combo deal includes unlimited rides plus meal at George's Grill or Trolley Park Pizza. KOIN provides marketing exposure for the Friday deal.
• 99.5 The WolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCountry Skate Night on July 24, 2026. Special guest DJ Danny Dwyer from 99.5 The Wolf spins country favorites 7:30-9:30 PM. Station promotes event to listeners. Admission $20 includes standard skate rental.
• 97.1 Charlie FMminorGTM or Marketing Partner'80s Skate Night on August 21, 2026. 97.1 Charlie FM presents the retro skating event. Station promotes to audience. Admission $20 includes standard skate rental and $3 arcade credit.
• Side Quest Escape GamesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party escape room operator running Shaky Grounds experience near the roller rink. Oaks Park hosts the attraction on property. $40/person, 1-hour sessions, 3-8 players, ages 12+. Hours vary by day.
• CenterEdge SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering online ticketing, point-of-sale, retail store, and event booking. Website integration for ticket purchases, reservations, and park operations management.
• NW Carousel TrailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional carousel passport program across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Oaks Park participates as one of the carousels. Free passport available at Guest Services, free stamp when riding the 1912 carousel.
• Fred Meyer RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity rewards program allowing Fred Meyer shoppers to link their rewards card to Oaks Park Association (NPO# AR961). Supports the park while shoppers earn their regular rewards.
• A&B TowingminorOthersTowing company contracted to remove vehicles improperly parked in lot. Park is private property; vehicles not in designated stalls or blocking traffic will be towed at owner's expense.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Waldameer Park: Historic Pennsylvania trolley park (1896) with free admission and pay-per-ride attractions plus a water park. Direct model parallel to Oaks Park on free entry / individual ride purchase, family audience, and heritage trolley-park roots.
• Idlewild & SoakZone: Pennsylvania trolley park founded in 1878 featuring traditional rides, a heritage railroad, and the Story Book Forest children's area. Shares Oaks Park's positioning as a multi-generational family park with historic roots and a curated mix of rides plus storytelling/storybook attractions.
• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Historic West Coast seaside amusement park operating since 1907 with rides, an 1911 Looff carousel, and free-admission midway model. Closest analog to Oaks Park in terms of heritage trolley-era park operations, historic carousel preservation, and regional family entertainment positioning on the U.S. West Coast.
• Quassy Amusement Park: Family-owned Connecticut park operating since 1908 with traditional rides, water park, and picnic grounds. Comparable scale, regional family-entertainment focus, and multi-generational heritage positioning to Oaks Park.
• Lake Compounce: Historic trolley park in Bristol, Connecticut, operating since 1846 (oldest continuously operating amusement park in the U.S.). Same trolley-park heritage lineage as Oaks Park with traditional rides, water park, and family entertainment mix; comparable regional draw and heritage-positioning strategy.
• Clementon Park & Splash World: Historic New Jersey trolley park (1907) with rides, water park, and family entertainment. Shares Oaks Park's heritage trolley-park DNA, regional/local market positioning, and mixed rides-plus-waterpark format.
• Knoebels Amusement Resort: Family-owned Pennsylvania park operating since 1926 with free general admission and pay-per-ride model (same as Oaks Park's wristband approach). Comparable in heritage positioning, family focus, picnic/groups emphasis, and tradition of community-focused operations.
• Enchanted Forest: Family-owned theme park in Turner, Oregon (near Salem), within an hour of Oaks Park. Both are regional Pacific Northwest parks competing for the same family/tourist segment with traditional ride and attraction mixes, similar scale, and similar seasonal exposure. Direct overlap in regional leisure market.

Regional players

• Wild Waves Theme & Water Park: Largest amusement/water park in the Pacific Northwest, located in Federal Way, Washington. Regional competitor to Oaks Park for the broader Portland/Seattle family leisure dollar, though larger scale and more water-park focused.
• Silverwood Theme Park: Largest theme park in the Pacific Northwest (Athol, Idaho), operating Boulder Beach Water Park alongside traditional rides. Competes for regional tourism visitation but at significantly larger scale and with full-scale thrill rides rather than Oaks Park's regional/local focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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