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.

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 amusement park wants to put in a big new ride, and bright lights to go with it. But some environmentalists and neighbors object.

Oaks Amusement Park's plan to add a new 135.5-foot drop tower ride in Southeast Portland can move forward after a neighborhood groups appeal was denied.

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 ...

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 views and ...

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.

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. (KOIN) — 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.

In that first season, Oaks Park attracted 300,000 visitors with carnival rides, animal exhibits, dancing to live bands and nightly fireworks — not to mention all the light bulbs.