Oaks Amusement Park
Oaks Park is a small amusement park located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of downtown Portland, Oregon USA, near the Sellwood Bridge. The 44-acre (18 ha) park includes midway games, about two dozen rides that operate seasonally, a skating rink that is open all-year, and picnic grounds.
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