Roller Rink Rental Policies
Waivers: All visitors participating in roller skating must complete a waiver. For minors, the form must be filled out by a parent or guardian. It is your responsibility to make sure that each skater has a waiver completed before the date of your visit; instruct parents/guardians of minor guests to visit oakspark.com/waiver to fill out the required form before the date of your event. Any individual who does not have a waiver on file will not be able to skate.
Price: Private Rink Rental is $160 per hour for up to 10 skaters. Additional skaters may be added at a rate of $16 per skater, per hour (up to 50 total skaters) by emailing weborders@oakspark.com a minimum of 3 business days before the event.
Standard Reservations: Standard reservations for groups up to 50 must be booked online; available starting 90 days in advance. If you wish to use a Chipper Card to book, call 503-233-5777 or email weborders@oakspark.com M-F between 9 AM and 4 PM. You may book back-to-back timeslots. Only credit/debit cards or Oaks Park Chipper Cards will be accepted at onsite registers; no cash sales.
Large Groups Reservations: Large groups, defined as groups of more than 50 skaters, must book 2 hours of rental time. Large group reservations cannot be made through the online retail store; to request a large group rental fill out the request form here. The maximum number of skaters is 550. In order to set your large group 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 rental date.
Non-profit Reservations: A non-profit discount of 25% off the retail rental rate is available to qualifying organizations. To qualify for the non-profit group rate you must provide a verifiable 501(c)(3) tax-exempt ID number when making your request. The minimum number of paid skaters required to qualify for the non-profit discount is 25. You are welcome to have fewer than 25 people at your event, but the minimum charge for 25 skaters will apply. Non-profit reservations cannot be made through the online retail store; to request a non-profit rental fill out the request form here. The maximum number of skaters is 550. In order to set your nonprofit 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 rental date.
School/Daycare/Camp Reservations: K-12 schools, daycares, and summer camps qualify for a special rate of buy one hour at the retail rate, get a second hour free. To qualify for the school/daycare/summer camp rate you must provide a State Business registry number, website link, or other proof that you are a business or school. The minimum number of paid skaters required to qualify for the school/daycare/summer camp discount is 25. You are welcome to have fewer than 25 people at your event, but the minimum charge for 25 skaters will apply. Non-profit reservations cannot be made through the online retail store; to request a non-profit rental fill out the request form here. The maximum number of skaters is 550. In order to set your nonprofit 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 rental date.
Payment: The rental fee is due at the time of booking. Payment for any additional skaters added to the reservation is due upon arrival on the day of the event and must be made in a single transaction. Only credit/debit cards or Oaks Park Chipper Cards will be accepted at onsite registers; no cash sales.
Non-skaters: Guests who are not skating are welcome to enter the building at no charge (subject to capacity limitations).
Skates: Standard skate rental is included at no additional charge. Specialty skates are available for an additional fee; some types of specialty skates are only available in limited quantities/sizes. Personal skates are welcome, subject to inspection.
Safe Skating Practices: Headgear, headsets, Bluetooth headphones, and sunglasses may not be worn while roller skating. Hats may not be worn while skating except when secured with a hat clip. Loose items are not permitted on the skating floor, e.g., cell phones, cameras, stuffed animals, etc. Loose clothing draped around the body may not be taken on the skating floor. All guests must wear skates to be on the skating floor unless permission has been obtained from the on-duty Rink Manager. For everyone's safety, the following behaviors are prohibited: jumping, fast or reckless skating, weaving, zigzagging, and practicing roller derby moves through traffic. Pushing, shoving, racing, chasing, or playing tag is not permitted anywhere in the Roller Rink. All skaters must keep moving while on the skating floor; skaters may not stop and stand along the sidewalls or eat and drink over the walls. No one may pick up and/or carry anyone while wearing skates, including parents of small children. Sitting on, or jumping over, the sidewalls is not allowed. Violation of any of these rules may result in eviction from the premises without refunds. Report all conflicts and safety concerns to the staff.
Skate at Your Own Risk: Roller skating is a physical activity with an inherent risk of injury; by participating you assume the risk of injury.
Music: You may bring your own plug-and-play device to play music through the rink's sound system or may opt to play Oaks Park's preloaded playlists (family-friendly top-40s mix). Your device must have a 3.5mm headphone jack. You may have an outside DJ; paid performers are required to complete a separate policy acknowledgment and provide a certificate of insurance. A live pipe organist is available for a separate fee of $100 per hour; contact events@oakspark.com to add the organist to your reservation.
Lockers: Coin-operated lockers available.
Food/Beverage: Outside food/beverages are prohibited. The rink cafe will not be operational during your rental. Self-service vending machines are available. Beer/wine is available upon request to guests 21+ with a credit/debit card and a valid ID.
Skate Shop: The Skate Shop may operate during your rental time as a separate, retail space subject to separate capacity limitations. Boot fittings, equipment assembly, and/or equipment maintenance may require a separate appointment.
Arcade: Select games are operational during private rentals. The redemption counter and redemption-based games will not be open.
Parking: Parking fees apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Parking fees are per day and are 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 the Skate Shop to pay with cash. Parking spaces are first-come, first-served and the lot frequently fills to capacity; do not purchase your parking until you have a parking space onsite. There are no refunds. Failure to pay the parking fee will result in penalties. Carpooling is strongly recommended.
Base Rate: $3
Peak Rate: $5
Peak Rates are in effect before 4:45 PM on all Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays during the amusement park season. Complimentary bus parking is available when arranged in advance. 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.
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.
Warm Weather Advisory: The Roller Rink does not have A/C. The main skating floor is cooled by a swamp cooler. Rick's Cafe is air-conditioned.
Refunds and Cancellations: Rental fees are non-refundable. Cancellation will result in forfeiture of the fee. In cases of emergency, reservations may be rescheduled by emailing events@oakspark.com a minimum of 72 hours before the date/time listed on your ticket.
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.
Photo Sessions/Filming Events: The fee structure and rules for film/photo projects at the Oaks Park Roller Rink differ from the private rental program; you may not book a filming event through the online platform. Contact our Events Department to inquire about photoshoots/filming events.