Swifty Skate Policies



Before purchasing your tickets, please review the event policies.

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Admission & Payments

Age Limit & Skating Ability

All ages and skating abilities are welcome.

Everyone must have skates on to enter the skating floor.

Ticketing

The number of admission tickets is limited; you must purchase tickets online to guarantee admission. Tickets are available for online purchase starting 90 days in advance. Walk-in purchasing is subject to availability.

If you wish to use a Chipper Card to book your ticket in advance, call 503-233-5777 or email weborders@oakspark.com M-F between 9 AM and 4 PM.

Online purchases made in advance include a friendship bracelet.

A ticket is required for each person who is skating. Tickets are only valid for the Swifty Skate event and cannot be used for a different day/time.

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Cash-Free Rink

Starting March 13, Oaks Park accepts card payments only at all locations, including ticketing windows, games, concessions, retail locations, parking meters, etc. You can pay for purchases using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, a debit or prepaid card, or a Chipper Card. Select locations also accept Apple Pay and Android Pay.

What if I only have cash?

  • ReadyCard cash-to-card machines are available to convert cash to a prepaid card. Cards can be loaded with $1-$500. ReadyCards cannot be reloaded.
  • If you do not use all of your preloaded funds during your visit, you can use the card offsite anywhere in the U.S. that Mastercard is accepted.
  • ReadyCard machines are located near Guest Services, near the shooting gallery in the historic Blue Streak building, and in the Roller Rink lobby.
  • You can check your card balance at the onsite kiosk, by calling the number on the back of the card, or by visiting rcbalance.com.
  • Keep your ReadyCard receipt. If you have issues with your card, you can call the number printed on it, and if you have your receipt, a representative from the card company will be able to help you. Unfortunately, if you do not have your receipt, there’s nothing we can do.

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Refunds & Cancellations

Tickets are non-refundable.

Tickets are only valid for the SwiftySkate special event. Tickets cannot be rescheduled to another date/time. Tickets are non-refundable.

Skates

Standard skate rental is included at no additional charge.  Specialty skates are available to rent at the Skate Shop (subject to availability) for an additional fee of $3-5.

Personal skates are welcome, subject to inspection.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome at no charge. Spectators may not enter the skating floor.

Safety & Mandatory Waivers

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.

Mandatory Waivers

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.

Please submit your waiver before you arrive at the rink. Waivers are valid for 90 days from the date of submission.

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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, such as cell phones, cameras, stuffed animals, etc., are not permitted on the skating floor. 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. 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 prohibited 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, including parents of small children, may pick up and/or carry anyone while wearing skates. Sitting on or jumping over the sidewalls is not allowed. Sitting on laps or showing excessive affection is not permitted.

Violating any of these rules may result in eviction from the premises without refunds. Report all conflicts and safety concerns to the staff.

At the Rink

Food & Beverages

Outside food/beverages are prohibited.

The rink cafe will be operational with a special Taylor Swift themed menu during the event.

Vending machines are available during all sessions.

Cards and mobile pay are the only form of payment accepted at the cafe counter. Vending machines only accept cards.

Music

DJ B-Rex plays Taylor's hits and fan favorites. Requests welcome!

Event Features

Bringing Swifty energy to the experience with:

  • Skate games
  • Taylor trivia
  • Bella photo op and station meet-and-greet
  • Chipper the Squirrel meet-and-greet
  • Taylor Swift themed menu in the cafe

Arcade

The redemption arcade is open during Swifty Skate. Cards are the only form of payment accepted at the games.

Lockers

Token-operated lockers available; tokens can be purchased at the Box Office or Skate Shop.

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.

Parking

Daily Parking

A daily parking fee of $4 per vehicle applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The fee is payable onsite via self-service parking meters or on your mobile device. Only credit, debit, and prepaid cards are accepted at the parking meters. Chipper cards are not accepted at the parking meters. There are no refunds.

Parking spaces are first-come, first-served, and the lot frequently fills to capacity; do not purchase parking until you are parked onsite. Carpooling is strongly recommended.

The lot is private property and is only available to Oaks Park visitors. Vehicles not parked in designated parking stalls and those blocking the flow of traffic will be towed by A&B Towing at the owner’s expense.

Failure to pay the parking fee will result in penalties. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Monthly & Quarterly Permits

For frequent visitors, monthly/quarterly unlimited parking permits are available. Parking permits are only available online.

  • Monthly Unlimited Permit: $13
  • Quarterly Unlimited Permit: $33

Parking spaces are first-come, first-served, and the lot frequently fills to capacity; permit parking is subject to parking space availability at the time of arrival. Vehicles not parked in designated parking stalls and those blocking traffic flow will be towed by A&B Towing at the owner’s expense.

Bus Parking

Complimentary bus parking is available when arranged in advance.

Bike Parking

Complimentary bike racks are available near the Roller Rink.

Use a secure bike lock; Oaks Park is not responsible for loss or damage.

General Guest Guidelines

Please view our guest guidelines before your visit.

Tickets

Quantities are limited; purchase your tickets/bracelets online in advance for guaranteed admission.

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Hours

The amusement park is open seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall. Roller skating is open year-round.

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Specials

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