Enchanted Forest (Oregon) facts for kids
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| Location | 8462 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 44°49′59″N 123°00′30″W / 44.833085°N 123.008249°W |
| Opened | August 8th, 1971 |
| Owner | Roger Tofte |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 10 |
| Roller coasters | 2 |
| Water rides | 1 |
| Website | enchantedforest.com |
The Enchanted Forest is a super fun theme park in Turner, Oregon. It's nestled in a hilly, wooded area right by Interstate 5, just south of Salem, Oregon. This amazing park was built by hand by Roger Tofte! He spent seven years working on it in the late 1960s. The park first opened its doors in 1971.
Since then, the park has grown a lot, with Roger Tofte still building many of the new parts himself. The Tofte family still owns and runs the park today. Three generations of the family help with everything every day! This 20-acre (8.1 ha) park welcomes about 100,000 visitors each year during its six-month season.
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Discovering Enchanted Forest's History
The Enchanted Forest has added many cool things over the years. In 2006, a new ride called Challenge of Mondor opened. It features exciting dragons and monsters. The park also has classic displays, like the Humpty Dumpty character. The original Humpty Dumpty was updated with a new sculpture in 2014.
Exploring Park Attractions
The park is split into different fun areas. When it first opened in 1971, it only had Storybook Lane. Later, they added Tofteville Western Town and the Old European Village. These areas let you explore different worlds! The Haunted House attraction opened in 1974, offering spooky fun.
The Enchanted Forest also has a "Summer Comedy Theater." Here, you can watch original musical plays. These plays are based on classic fairy tales and are written by Susan Vaslev.
Exciting Rides to Enjoy
Besides the themed areas, the park has awesome rides! You can zoom down the Ice Mountain Bobsleds roller coaster. The Haunted House offers a thrilling adventure. Don't miss the Big Timber log ride! It's the biggest log ride in the Pacific Northwest.
The Challenge of Mondor is an indoor ride where you interact with dragons and monsters. It's a unique experience that takes you on an adventure!
When to Visit the Park
The Enchanted Forest is open during certain times of the year. It usually opens in late March. In April, it's open only on weekends. From May until Labor Day, you can visit every day! After Labor Day, it's open on weekends through September.
In 2020, the park had to change its schedule because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It opened daily starting June 26. They made sure to have safety rules in place for everyone.
