School Party Program Policies
The School Party Program features special, limited-capacity amusement park operations reserved for school groups to celebrate the end of the school year. You will be visiting the park alongside other school groups.
Days & Times
The 2025 School Party Program dates are May 30 and June 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10 only. Daily capacity limitations apply. Gates open and check-in begins at 9 AM; do not arrive before 9 AM. The rides operate from 10 AM to 2 PM. Rides will stop promptly at 2 PM regardless of where your students are in line. You must vacate the park promptly when the rides close.
Reservations
Reservation 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 days in advance will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
In the case that registration numbers for the selected date fall below the operational threshold, the reservation may be reassigned to an alternate date. If an alternate date cannot be agreed upon, a full refund of the purchase will be available.
Deposits, Payments & Paperwork
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.
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of your estimated Ride Bracelet fee is required to make a reservation.
The final count of Ride Bracelets, non-riders, pizzas, concession vouchers, bus parking, personal vehicles, etc., will be due 10 business days before your scheduled visit.
A signed Event Reservation Form acknowledging your final order is due 7 business days before your scheduled visit.
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. We no longer accept POs.
Cancellations made more than 7 business days before the reservation date will result in forfeiture of the 50% deposit; funds beyond the deposit are eligible for a refund. There are no refunds within 7 business days of the reservation date.
Ride Bracelets & Attractions
The number of Ride Bracelets available each day is limited. Bracelets are only available as part of an advance, group order; there are no individual Ride Bracelet sales during the School Party Program. You are responsible for distributing bracelets to your group. Chaperones/school staff do not receive free bracelets; bracelets for your chaperones/staff must be included in the bracelet purchase for your group.
Ride Bracelets allow access to all of the rides for which the wearer meets the height and safety requirements. Rider requirements and restrictions vary by ride; please visit our Ride Guide for details. We maintain all of the manufacturer's safety recommendations on all attractions. Additional criteria to those listed may affect guests' ability to ride.
Many rides require an adult to ride with small children. The adult rider must be purchased their own bracelet to accompany children on the rides.
Rides with a maximum height limit of 48" or less may not be available during School Party Program dates.
Ride Bracelets are non-refundable and non-transferable, no exceptions. School Party Program Bracelets are valid on the day of your reservation only and cannot be used on any other date.
Mini golf, games, etc., are not included with Ride Bracelets. The Roller Rink is closed during the School Party Program.
Individuals who will not be riding the rides are welcome to enter the park at no charge. The anticipated number of non-riders attending with your group must be included in your signed Event Reservation form.
A ratio of one chaperone per 10 students is recommended. Chaperones are responsible for supervising your students and ensuring that our park rules are obeyed and our staff and grounds are respected. Students must be chaperoned at all times, regardless of age or perceived independence. Any students who violate our rules and expectations will have their Ride Bracelet confiscated without refund and be remanded to school staff for the remainder of the day. You are responsible for the security of your student's possessions; Oaks Park does not have storage facilities available for backpacks, lunches, etc.
The concession stands, games, mini golf course, and gift shop will be open during the School Party Program; separate fees apply. Mini golf is subject to hourly capacity limitations. Students may only enter the Gift Shop when accompanied by a chaperone and large bags are not allowed in the store. Hours may vary from the ride hours. Long wait times should be expected at the concession stands. The Roller Rink is closed during school parties.
Only the primary contact or onsite group leader listed on the signed Event Reservation form may check in your group and receive your Ride Bracelets. Once final payment has been received, advance pickup options will be emailed to the primary contact listed on the signed Event Reservation form. You do not have to pick your bracelets up before the event date; you always have the option of picking up your Ride Bracelets when you arrive at the park on the day of your group's visit.
There are no refunds or price reductions if a ride is closed for maintenance during all or part of your visit.
Food, Beverages & Seating
Sack lunches from home and/or food provided by your school's Nutrition Services are welcome.
You may purchase Oaks Park meal vouchers or pizza (pre-order only; separate fees apply).
Oaks Park's concession stands will be open for individuals to make purchases. Menu options may be limited, and lines at the food stands can get very long during the School Party program.
You are welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages or individual beverages are available for purchase at the concession stands. Bottled beverages are also available to purchase by the case (pre-order only).
Outside caterers are not permitted during school parties; any source other than your school's Nutrition Services, a grocery store, or homemade food is considered outside catering, even if you are picking it up or having it dropped off. Outside pizza is prohibited. Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
A limited amount of free first-come, first-served picnic tables are available. The location of the public-use picnic tables can be seen on our map. You must clean up after your students and leave the tables and surrounding grass/pavement free of trash and ready for the next group to use when you are done. All other tables are part of rentable picnic areas and may only be accessed by the group that has contracted and paid for their use. All tents, gazebos, and other structures are part of the rented areas and may not be accessed except by the group that has rented it for the day. Tables on the midway are reserved for guests with concession stand purchases.
A limited number of reservable picnic areas are available (separate fees apply). Rentals must be arranged in advance at the time the reservation is requested. The rentable picnic areas are only available between 9 AM and 2 PM during the School School Party Program. Picnic area rental policies apply.
Third-party vendors (paid performers, equipment suppliers, exhibitors, etc.) are not allowed during the School Party Program.
Parking
Bus Parking is free when arranged in advnance.
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; 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.
Rates are subject to change without notice.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 can enter at any onsite parking meter on the day of your event (3 characters minimum, 10 characters 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.
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.
General Guest Guidelines
Our general guest guidelines apply.