Oregonian

Bright lights, big new Oaks Park ride draw critics worried about birds, glare

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 ...
KGW8

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 ...
Oregonian

City denies environmentalists’ appeal, greenlights new Oaks Park ride and lights

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 ...
KOIN 6

City gives go-ahead to Oaks Amusement Park ride met with backlash from bird advocates

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 Bird ...

'Droppy McDropface' among early entries as Oaks Park holds naming contest for new drop tower

Oaks Park is running a contest to name its new drop tower ride coming in 2027. Entries must be submitted by June 14, and the ...
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 ...
KGW8

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 ...