Picnic Area Event Policies
Hours: Picnic area rentals are available between 9 AM and close on days the amusement park is open; view our hours page. Requests for reservations to take place outside of the regular operating hours will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Capacity: Capacity varies by area; visit our picnics page for area specifications.
Reservations: Reservations must be made a minimum of 28 business days in advance. Requests must be made through our online request form. Completion of the request form does not guarantee your reservation. You will be contacted by our staff to finalize your reservation. Reservations requested less than 28 business days in advance will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 50% of your area rental fee is required to make a reservation.
Credit Card Authorization Form: In order to set your reservation, you must complete and submit a Credit Card Authorization Form to be kept on file through the date of your visit. You may pay using another means, but a valid credit card form to keep on file must be provided even when paying by cash or check, no exceptions. The credit card on file must have an expiration date that falls after the date of your scheduled visit.
Agreement: Your full and final event details and order are due 28 business days in advance. A signed Event Reservation Form is required 21 business days in advance.
Payment: The balance of your event fee is due 7 business days before the event date. If another form of payment has not been received by the due date, the card on file will automatically be charged the balance.
Amenities: Amenities vary by space; to view the list of equipment and the number of tables available in your area visit our picnics page. You may reposition tables within the area as desired. You must return tables to their original location before vacating the area. You may not remove tables from the area. You may not borrow tables from neighboring areas. Oaks Park setup services (moving tables, etc.) require an additional fee and must be arranged a minimum of 28 business days before the rental date. A signed Area Layout Diagram is required for events requesting a special setup. Tents/permanent structures cannot be moved or altered. The availability of tent tops is subject to seasonal limitations. The availability of tent tops is subject to seasonal limitations. The tents are removed from the picnic areas after Labor Day; there are no tents available for September event rentals. Please note for areas with water that the water is not heated. No part of the event may interfere with neighboring spaces, public walkways, parking lots, etc. Third-party equipment providers must complete a separate policy acknowledgment and supply a certificate of insurance.
Arrival and Departure: You will have exclusive use of the specified area for the date/time listed on the Event Reservation Form. Third-party entities participating in the event (e.g., caterers, performers, vendors, etc.) may only access the reserved picnic area during the contracted time frame. Early setup and/or late departure will result in additional charges of $150 per hour, billed in full-hour increments to the card on file. There are no refunds/discounts should you choose to vacate before the end of the contracted time frame.
Setup and Cleanup: As reasonable, Oaks Park staff will provide the setup, tear-down, and cleanup of materials provided by Oaks Park before/after your rental period. You are responsible for all setup and tear-down of materials not belonging to Oaks Park. By the conclusion of the rental period, the area must be vacated with all materials not belonging to Oaks Park removed or disposed of in the provided trash receptacles. The area must be left in the same condition found upon arrival or a minimum fee of $500 will be charged to the card on file.
Food and Beverages: You are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages at no additional charge. Outside alcohol is prohibited; alcohol must be purchased from Oaks Park and must be ordered a minimum of 28 business days before the rental date. Events with 400 or more guests must hire Oaks Park bartending staff if alcohol is to be served in the event area. Events with less than 400 guests are self-service only; no bartending services available for events of less than 400. Alcohol service must end a minimum of 30 minutes before the event ends. Oaks Park offers a preferred caterer list with a selection of excellent local companies. Oaks Park does not charge additional fees or require additional paperwork when you use a preferred caterer. It is your responsibility to negotiate the terms of your order directly with the preferred caterer and you are responsible for the payment of the preferred caterer. Oaks Park also offers midway concessions vouchers and pizza; view our catering page for details. Pizza must be ordered in advance. Outside pizza is prohibited. You are also welcome to hire an outside caterer, defined as any entity not on our preferred list being paid to provide food/beverages (excluding grocers). The outside catering fee is 20% of the total invoice (charged to the event organizer) and the outside caterer must complete a separate policy acknowledgment, provide a copy of the invoice, and supply us with a certificate of insurance. To-go, pick-up, and drop-off orders are also subject to the outside caterer requirements and fees. Private, invitation-only events may provide homemade food with no additional fee required. You may bring a grill for use within the area; Oaks Park does not offer BBQs for rent. Grills may not be set within 20' of any structure or tent. Coals must be disposed of in a designated charcoal receptacle; inquire at Guest Services for location.
Trash: 45-gallon trashcans and 10-gallon recycling bins are provided within your reserved area; visit our picnics page for the specific number of receptacles you will have access to in your space. Oaks Park will provide trash bags for the provided cans/bins. Oaks Park staff will remove trash from the provided receptacles as needed. Oaks Park does not have additional receptacles available, but you are welcome to bring in your own additional trash/recycling receptacles. You must provide your own liners for the cans/bins that you bring in with you. For the receptacles that you provide, you will be responsible for tying up full bags and placing them near Oaks Park's cans/bins for removal by Oaks Park staff.
Decorating: Only painter’s/gaffer’s tape or Command 3M Removable hooks may be used on any surface; no other adhesives, nails, screws, tacks, etc., may be used. Oaks Park's signage may not be covered or obscured. Nothing may stake into the ground. You are responsible for the removal of signs, decorations, and materials used to secure signs and decorations.
Prohibited Items: Fireworks, weapons, drugs (including marijuana), and personal alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Oaks Park property. Individuals under the influence may not be allowed to stay. Water balloons, water slides, dunk tanks, chalk (sidewalk chalk, spray chalk, etc.), hay/haybales, sawdust/bark dust, piñatas, bubble machines, glitter/confetti of any kind, pyrotechnics, raw rice, hammocks, fog machines, and inflatables/bounce houses are also not allowed.
Amplified Sound & Performers: Amplified sound is allowed in the picnic areas if the volume is kept at a level that is respectful of neighboring picnic areas and Oaks Park's general operations. Oaks Park does not offer sound equipment rentals; you must provide all of your own sound equipment. Oaks Park reserves the right to monitor volume and content must align with Oaks Park's mission of providing safe, wholesome, family fun. Instructions regarding sound must be complied with or termination of the event, without refunds, may ensue. Performers (bands, DJs, face painters, magicians, photographers, etc.) are required to complete a separate policy acknowledgment a minimum of 21 business days before the event. Paid performers must also provide a certificate of insurance naming Oaks Park Association as a certificate holder a minimum of 21 business days before the event.
Attractions: Rides are open on selected dates only and Open Skate hours vary by day; visit our hours calendar. Attractions are sold separately from area rentals and are subject to availability. With the purchase of 25 or more Ride Bracelets or Open Skate Sessions, a discounted rate of 25% off is available. Verified non-profit organizations receive 40% off Ride Bracelets. Discount rate attractions must be purchased a minimum of 3 business days before your event. The group discount rate now applies to the Under 48" Ride Bracelet as well as the 48" & Taller Bracelet. Under 48" Bracelets count toward the combined total of 25 bracelets required to qualify for the discount. Under 48" Bracelets may not be issued to any guest who is 48" or taller. Any guest who measures 48" or taller but is wearing an Under 48" Bracelet will be denied admission to the rides. You are responsible for verifying your guests' heights before placing your order. Attraction purchases are non-refundable. Unused bracelets left over from your event may be used on any subsequent standard operating day of the season in which they are purchased. For the safety of our staff and guests, when an extreme heat warning is in effect in our area the rides, games, and mini golf course may close early. All visitors participating in roller skating must complete a waiver. Waivers for minors must be completed by a parent or guardian. Any individual who does not have a waiver on file will not be able to skate.
Restrooms: Public restrooms are available throughout the park on operating days from 9 AM until close. Not all restroom locations may be open at all times.
Bus Parking: Bus parking is free when arranged in advance.
Retail Parking for Personal Vehicles: A daily parking fee of $4 per vehicle applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The parking fee is payable onsite via self-service parking meters or on your mobile device at t2p.mobi/oaks1905. Only credit/debit cards are accepted at the parking meters; please visit Guest Services to pay with cash. Parking spaces are first-come, first-served and the lot frequently fills to capacity; do not purchase your parking online until you have secured a parking space onsite. There are no refunds. Failure to pay the parking fee will result in penalties. Carpooling is strongly recommended. The parking lot is private property and is only available to visitors of Oaks Park. Vehicles not parked in designated parking stalls and those that block the flow of traffic will be towed at the owner’s expense. The closest bus stop is approximately 1 mile away; visit the Tri-Met trip planner to plan your route. Bike racks are available near the Roller Rink. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Group Parking for Personal Vehicles: You can cover the parking fees for your guests by adding Group Parking to your order. You will choose a unique alphanumeric Group Parking Code which your guests to enter at any onsite parking meter on the day of your event (3 character minimum, 10 character maximum). Within 14 business days after the event, your card on file will be charged at the daily rate for the total number of times your code is redeemed. Each vehicle will only be able to redeem the code once. You can limit the number of vehicles that may redeem your code. You will be responsible for distributing your code to your guests in advance of the event. You are responsible for ensuring that only your invited guests are given the code; Oaks Park is not liable if uninvited individuals use your code. Parking spaces are available on a strict first-come, first-served basis and Group Parking Codes do not guarantee access to a parking spot. Lots often fill to capacity on weekends and event days in the summer. Group Parking Codes cannot be used through the online portal. Parking fees are non-refundable; no exceptions. Group Parking must be added to your order a minimum of 28 business days before your event.
Loading/Unloading: Vehicle access to your picnic area is strictly limited to vehicles that need to unload supplies. You must have an Oaks Park staff escort to drive to or from the picnic area; call 503-863-0613 to request a staff escort. Only 1 vehicle at a time may access the area, with a max of 3 vehicles total per event space being allowed, in turn, to unload. Each vehicle will have a maximum of 10 minutes to unload, then must be escorted back to general parking immediately after unloading. Please plan to load your materials into as few vehicles as possible to help keep the unloading process as efficient as possible for everyone. For events with more than 10 third-party exhibitors/vendors, Oaks Park personnel must be hired at the retail rate to direct and oversee loading/unloading at the building. At any time, for the safety of park-goers, vehicle access to the event spaces may be limited or suspended. Oversized vehicles are not able to access the picnic areas.
Animals: Friendly dogs and service animals are welcome when leashed and attended at all times. Owners must clean up after their animals. Animals are not permitted on any attractions.
Damage: You assume the financial responsibility for repairs to and/or replacement of Oaks Park property that is damaged as the result of negligence or misuse on the part of the event organizers or guests.
Weather: Oaks Park is open rain or shine. When an extreme heat warning is in effect, the park may close early. There are no weather-related refunds, exchanges, or rain checks.
Cancellations and Rescheduling: You may cancel your event up until 28 business days before the event date without financial obligation beyond the forfeiture of the non-refundable deposit. Cancellations requested less than 28 business days before the event date will forfeit the non-refundable deposit and the card on file will be billed for any staff time or hard costs incurred in preparation for the event. You may reschedule your event up to 28 business days before the event and the deposit will transfer to the new date. Events cannot be rescheduled within 28 business days of the event date.
Guest Guidelines: Our general guest guidelines apply.
Public Events: Additional rules, requirements, and fees apply to events that are open to the public. All public events must supply a certificate of insurance naming Oaks Park Association as a certificate holder. Contact us for more info.
Rebooking: Following your event, you will have limited time first-rights-of-refusal to book the corresponding date for the following season. First-rights-of-refusal expire 28 business days after the day of the event.