Posted in Portland
January 14, 2017
The Oldest Roller Rink In America Is Right Here In Portland And It’s Amazing
Oaks Park Amusement Park is one of the oldest continuously running amusement parks in the country, but its roller rink is not only the oldest in the country, but one of the largest. Built in 1905, the roller rink is open year-round, and features a Wurlitzer organ, which puts on an incredible show when played during your skating session.
The rink is open daily and has both open skate, adult skate and preschooler skate sessions.
On the weekends, several skating classes are held to help you be a better skater. On your downtime from skating, an arcade and snack shop provide a great stopping point for a break.
Watching the organist play is also fun to do between sets of skating, especially for anyone interested in music. The organ is impressive and not an everyday sight for most, making it really a focal point of the whole experience.
For kids, a free group skate lesson is just what is needed to get comfortable on skates for the first few times.
Inline, conventional, and precision skates are available for rental, and lockers are on hand, just like during childhood, to store your belongings while you skate.
Skating at Oaks Park is a great time, and you get a little fun exercise while you are at it. Grab a friend and head out to this classic spot for an afternoon of fun. If you go after March 25, when the amusement park reopens for the season, you can enjoy some rides and mini golf while you are there too.
Did you visit Oaks Park as a child? Share your memories of this classic Portland hangout spot in the comments below.