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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.
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The amusement park wants to put in a big new ride, and bright lights to go with it. But some environmentalists and neighbors object.
Home to a historic carousel, mid-century rides, and the last U.S. roller rink with live pipe organ music, this retro amusement park is a blast from the past.
Some Portlanders are pushing back on Oaks Amusement Park’s plan to install a ride they worry would hinder the surrounding neighborhood and animal habitats.
Portland hearings officer David Doughman struck down the appeal from the Bird Alliance of Oregon, Urban Greenspaces Institute and Friends of Oak Bottom on Thursday. Now, the amusement park can ...