Oregon is an absolutely amazing place. It is home to some of the best hiking we’ve ever experienced, and the coastline simply doesn’t get more beautiful than what Oregon has to offer. There are also museums, zoos, national parks, and of course, Oregon amusement parks!
That’s right, we absolutely love the amusement parks in Oregon. While there aren’t very many of them to speak of, the ones that do exist are charming, well-put-together, and simply amazing. For this reason, we recommend adding at least one Oregon amusement park to your list of things to do while exploring the Beaver State.
Oregon Amusement Parks
Not sure where to begin researching amusement parks in Oregon? We get it, attraction research can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve done the legwork for you.
Below are our favorite amusement parks in Oregon. These are the best of the best and if you choose from this it’s you’re bound to have a great time!
- Oaks Amusement Park
- Bullwinkle’s
- Enchanted Forest
- Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark
- North Clackamas Aquatic Park
- Splash at Lively Park
Of course, there’s more to planning than just learning the names of the places you might want to visit. You need to know where each park is, what it has to offer, and how much to budget for your visit. Don’t worry, we’ve provided that information below!
Oaks Amusement Park
Located in the Portland area, Oaks Amusement Park is a wonderful place to spend the day with family and friends. We love that it’s so close to a major Oregon city, as it makes it easy to add the park to your list of things to do in Portland. Of course, the charm of the place helps make it an extra awesome spot!
If you have little kids in tow, they will absolutely adore the train, the carousel, and the Chipper’s Chopper attraction that allows them to ride their own colorful motorcycle. Adrenaline junkies love the Disk’O spinning-disc-on-a-track ride, as well as Adrenaline Peak, an intense steel roller coaster that is sure to have you screaming. On top of all that, there are also plenty of family rides that the whole crew can enjoy together.
Looking for even more fun during your day in Oaks Amusement Park? Lucky for you, there’s still more to be had! Roller skating, mini golf, and midway games are all ready and waiting for you at this super cute and super fun Oregon amusement park.
RV Camping Near Oaks Amusement Park
Need a place to stay while you explore Oaks Amusement Park and the other fantastic things Portland has to offer visitors? Why not bring the RV along? You can park in the fantastic RV park mentioned below!
Columbia River RV Park — One of the best places to park your RV while in Portland, Columbia River RV Park is a lovely place. Here, you’ll find full hookups, restrooms with showers, a dog run, and laundry facilities. Access to both the city and Oaks Amusement Park is quick and easy, making it a cinch to get out and sightsee.
Planning Your Trip to Oaks Amusement Park
Oaks Amusement Park ride bracelets can be bought for between $21.95 and $39.95 and include all-day unlimited access to all the park’s rides. ‘Open skate’ is a $12-per-skater flat fee, and mini golf will cost you $11 per player. Games can be played and paid for individually, or you can buy a bundle of 10 games for $40.
Keep in mind that there are many special events at the park, including a number of exclusive skate events. For this reason, you will want to check the calendar before visiting.
Beginning in 2023, there will be a fee for parking. Outside food and drink are allowed, but there is also plenty of food available for purchase in the park in case you’d rather not pack a lunch.
Bullwinkle’s Entertainment
Looking for some year-round family fun in the Portland area? Bullwinkle’s Entertainment of Wilsonville is the ideal spot for just that. This family fun center is chock-full of awesome things to do, and because many of the attractions are indoors, you can always have a blast here, rain or shine.
Attractions options at this spot are seemingly endless. There is a modern bowling center and a super fun go-kart track with some hairpin turns. The mini golf courses are both beautifully landscaped and themed, as well as meticulously maintained. Meanwhile, the “Lazerxtreme” attraction gives guests a chance to immerse themselves in another world as they test their skills at laser tag.
And the list keeps going. The XD Dark Ride is a super cool interactive 3D experience that you’re sure to remember for years to come, and the Soaring Eagle Zipline provides just the thrill you’re looking for. Kids love the indoor play area, older kids appreciate the Sky Trail ropes course, and the whole family can enjoy Bumper Boats together.
Of course, the large arcade is pretty fantastic too, and with over 100 games, it’s sure to keep you busy for hours!
RV Camping Near Bullwinkle’s Entertainment
Once again, we highly recommend using an RV as lodging when visiting Portland. We love that an RV gives you complete privacy. It’s also nice to be able to pick up and go whenever you please, without the hassle of packing and unpacking each time you move.
Sun Outdoors Portland — Another fantastic place to stay while touring Portland is Sun Outdoor Portland. This campground is located in Wilsonville, meaning you’ll have quick access to Bullwinkle’s during your stay. Additionally, you will have full hookups, plenty of shade, an indoor pool, and more!
Planning Your Trip to Bullwinkle’s Entertainment
Bullwinkle’s Entertainment offers three-hour unlimited passes that include access to most attractions. These are $39.95 for those 44 inches and taller, and $29.95 for the under-44-inch crowd. Bowling is a separate fee and costs $45 for a one-hour lane rental, plus a $4 shoe rental fee.
There is a restaurant onsite at this park, and plenty of food options are available. We recommend including the cost of a meal in your budget, as dining is part of the experience at Bullwinkle’s.
Enchanted Forest
Who wouldn’t want to visit an enchanted forest? At the Enchanted Forest amusement park, you can escape reality and experience the magic of childlike fantasy! (Of course, you’ll want to take the kids to experience the magic too.) This adorable and well-themed park is located just a bit southeast of Salem in the little town of Turner, the ideal place to tuck a bit of magic away.
Start your adventure on Storybook Lane, the first part of the park to be built back in 1971. Here, you can see Humpty Dumpty, climb through Alice’s rabbit hole, slide down the shoe of the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, and even enter a witch’s mouth. The charm and artistry of these pieces is incredible and really helps you feel as though you’ve entered a storybook.
You’ll also want to see the Tofteville Western Town where you can pan for treasure, hop on a log ride, or tour a haunted house. Don’t miss the Old European Village either! Here, you can ride the park’s signature dark ride and catch the incredible Fantasy Fountains Water-Light Show as well as the Comedy Theater production.
RV Camping Near Enchanted Forest
As always, we highly recommend taking an RV with you on your Enchanted Forest adventure. After all, who wouldn’t want their own private space to relax in after a long day of exploring a storybook world? Fortunately, there are plenty of great RV camping options nearby!
Emerald Valley RV Park — An ideal place to call home for a few days, Emerald Valley RV park is located in Jefferson, just a few minutes away from the Enchanted Forest amusement park. This lovely campground features full-hookup sites. It is close to the highway, making it easy to get from one place to the next, and is clean and well-kept.
Planning Your Trip to Enchanted Forest
Admission to Enchanted Forest is $22 for adults, $19 for kids aged 3–12, and free for those aged 2 and under. In addition to admission, guests must also buy tickets for any rides they wish to experience. Ride tickets are $1 each, and rides cost between 3 and 5 tickets each.
Food is available for purchase in the park. That said, picnic lunches are also welcome, so you can totally pack sandwiches if you need to save a few bucks!
Wings and Waves Waterpark
Next on our list is a super amazing water park that you are definitely going to want to add to your list of things to see in the Beaver State. Wings and Waves Waterpark is totally indoors, meaning you can enjoy the water fun year-round. It’s run by the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, has a fitting air-and-space theme, and is located just down the road from the museum in McMinnville.
Some of our favorite attractions at Wings and Waves Waterpark include the quick-dropping Nose Dive slide, the fast-paced Tail Spin enclosed slide, and the ultra-thrilling Mach 1 slide. That said, the VR slide tops them all. This incredible new water slide experience involves donning a VR headset and being thrown entirely into another world as you ride the incredible Sonic Boom slide.
Other attractions in the park include kiddie slides, a leisure pool, a vortex pool, a wave pool, and a multi-level water play structure that kids adore.
RV Camping Near Wings and Waves Waterpark
We highly recommend taking an RV with you on your visit to Wings and Waves. This will allow you to stay a while in comfort while you explore the water park, the air-and-space museum, and other area attractions. You can pay to park your RV overnight in the museum parking lot, but this requires dry camping. Instead, we recommend staying at the RV park listed below.
Olde Stone Village RV Park — With an incredibly kind and helpful staff, it’s easy to feel at home at Olde Stone Village RV Park. This gorgeous park provides guests with everything they need to be completely comfortable, including full hookups, concrete pads, clean bathhouses, and more. The best part? This park is right down the road from the museum and the waterpark!
Planning Your Trip to Wings and Waves Waterpark
Admission to Wings and Waves Waterpark is $34.99 at the gate. That said, you can save up to $5 by booking in advance, and members of the military can also receive discounts. Children aged 2 and under enter free of charge, so there’s no need to include tickets for the toddlers in your online cart.
Rental lockers are available for a small fee. Tubes are provided for slides that require them, and rental tubes are available for those who’d like to float in a pool. There is no parking fee. Food and drink may not be brought into the park, but there are plenty of food options sold at the onsite Milky Way Cafe.
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
North Clackamas Aquatic Park is run by the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Department and is located in Milwaukie, OR. The center is entirely indoors, making it an excellent destination no matter what the weather is like outside. We also love that the park has something for everyone to do, making it the ideal family destination.
One of the best parts of North Clackamas Aquatic Park is the wave pool. This pool features 4-foot waves, and in addition to the deep section, there is a shallow area where little ones can enjoy the waves. For kids, there is an interactive water play area as well as a kiddie pool with a small Sammie the Seal slide.
Older kids will love the 29-foot rock climbing wall with a variety of routes, as well as the collection of water slides with varying thrill levels. Meanwhile, adults can relax in the large hot tub.
RV Camping Near North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Obviously, you will want somewhere to hang your swimsuit after your time in the water. You’ll also need a spot to relax after playing and swimming the afternoon away. This is where an RV comes into play. Not sure where to park that RV? The park below is a great option!
Roamer’s Rest RV Park — Located right on the river just minutes from the aquatic center—and not far from Portland—Roamer’s Rest RV Park is a great home base for your Oregon getaway. The park features full-hookup sites on level concrete pads. There is a well-kept bathhouse and laundry room, and the staff is happy to help with anything you might need.
Planning Your Trip to North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Open swim at North Clackamas Aquatic Park is only available on Saturdays and Sundays from noon–1:30pm, and again from 2:00pm–3:30pm, so be sure to plan your visit for the weekend. The cost to visit is $12 per person for non-residents, and pre registration is recommended.
Lockers are available, parking is free, and guests are not allowed to bring in outside food and drink.
Splash! at Lively Park
Last on our list of Oregon amusement parks is the super fun Splash! at Lively Park. This is another indoor water park that is run by the Willamalane Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in Springfield, OR and is a well-loved family fun spot for locals and visitors alike.
The youngest visitors to this water park appreciate the kiddie pool where they can splash and play without fear of going under the water. Older kids and teens will love the large water slide as well as the super fun wave pool. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy the hot tub and six-lane lap pool where they can get some exercise.
Everyone is sure to appreciate the fact that this waterpark is located right next to Lively Park, making it easy to stop in for a quick swim before enjoying the park’s other amenities.
RV Camping Near Splash! at Lively Park
Of course, we do need to talk about where to stay during your time in the area. Bring your RV along and you’ll have plenty of fantastic campground options. Not only that, you’re sure to feel right at home no matter where you park.
Deerwood RV Park — one of our favorite RV parks in the area is Deerwood RV Park. This beautiful campground is green and shady, with concrete pads, full-hookup sites, and a super clean bathhouse. Its close proximity to I-5 makes it easy to go exploring, but the interstate noise is not a problem. The best part? It’s close to the water park, meaning plenty of fun times while you’re there.
Planning Your Trip to Splash! at Lively Park
This park has very limited open swim hours, so be sure to check those out before you visit in order to avoid disappointment. The non-resident cost to swim is $6 for those aged 3 and under, $8 for kids aged 4–17, $10 for adults aged 18–49, and $8 for seniors aged 50 and up. Students and military members are given a discounted rate of $8 per person. Residents also receive discounted rates.
Lockers and showers are available, parking is free, and food may not be brought into the water park.
As you can see, there are plenty of wonderful amusement parks in Oregon. From traditional amusement parks to water parks, you’re sure to find something you love in the state!
Want even more great Oregon amusement park options? Try searching for “amusement parks near me” once you check into your RV park. You might just find a hidden gem!
Of course, amusement parks aren’t the only awesome attractions in Oregon. In fact, there are tons of amazing things to do in Oregon. From some of the most beautiful coastlines in the country to gorgeous forests, the outdoor experiences offered here are top-notch. Meanwhile, the city attractions in Portland are some of the best out there.
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