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Neighborhood group says decision to allow Oaks Park's 135.5-foot 'drop tower ride' is 'baffling'

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 ...
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Oaks Park granted approval for new ride after bird advocacy group appeal denied

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 ...
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Residents raise concerns over new 'drop tower' ride proposal at Oaks Park

PORTLAND, Ore. — A 147-foot "drop tower" ride proposed for Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland has sparked concerns from nearby residents who say it would mar scenic views and potentially harm ...
Willamette Week

Oaks Amusement Park Proposes 147-Foot “Drop Tower” Ride

Oaks Amusement Park has proposed a 147-foot “drop tower” ride on its midway, part of a massive renovation project slated to begin this year, according to the Southeast Portland park. Documents that ...
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City gives go-ahead to Oaks Amusement Park ride met with backlash from bird advocates

It was pretty clear from the first boos raining down on New York Governor Kathy Hochul that the crowd at the Ryder Cup leaned decidedly towards President Donald Trump. So when the President made his ...
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Things 2 Do: Head to Oaks Park over Spring Break to celebrate their 120th year!

If your family is staying in town for Spring Break, head over to Oaks Park! The historic amusement park in Southeast Portland along the Willamette River is celebrating a landmark 120th year, and it ...
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Those interested should ask for the Mother’s Day Special at the park’s ticket booth. Oaks Amusement Park made national news on its opening day last Friday when AtmosFEAR, a pendulum ride that uses ...