Free Carousel and Train Rides at Oaks Park

Logo courtesy of Oaks Park

Oaks Amusement Park invites the community to enjoy two vintage pieces of Portland’s history free of charge. 

Portland’s very own amusement park has been bringing joy to the young and young at heart since 1905. In fact, it is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the country.

This season, you can ride the historic carousel and train at Oaks Park for free. 

While you’re there, you can also go roller skating for cheap. Tickets are $13 per person. The rink also hosts special Glow Skate Nights each month.

Free Carousel and Train Rides at Oaks Park

In 2024, the rides at Oaks Park are open from March 23 through September 29. Open days and hours vary by season. The amusement park usually has extended hours on holidays. 

Here’s when you can visit during the 2024 season: 

• March 23-31 (spring break): Saturday through Sunday from 12-5 p.m.
• April 6-28: Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m.
• May 4-27: Saturday and Sunday from 12-7 p.m.
• May 31-June 11: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12-7 p.m.
• June 14-September 1: Tuesday through Friday, 12-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12-8 p.m. 
• September 7-29: Saturday and Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
• Holiday hours: July 4, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.

During the open season, you can enjoy two of Oaks Park’s rides for free. No bracelets or tickets are required. Height and rider requirements apply. Here are the details about each ride below.

Carousel 

Photo courtesy of Oaks Park.

Featured on the National Historic Register, the American-made 1912 Herschell-Spillman hand-carved menagerie carousel has been on Oaks Park’s midway for more than 100 years. Each animal on the carousel is hand carved. It is currently the oldest ride at the park in operation. 

Height requirements for the carousel:

• 42″ or taller to ride alone.
• Under 42″ with a supervising companion.

Train

Photo courtesy of Oaks Park.

Take a relaxing train ride around a section of Oaks Park. On one side, you’ll get a view of the rides. On the other, you’ll take in the sights of the Willamette River and Portland’s west side.

Height requirements for the carousel:

• 42″ tall to ride alone.
• Under 42″ with a supervising companion.

Oaks Amusement Park is located at 7805 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland. Parking is $3-$5. For more information, visit the Oaks Park website.

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