Thrill-Ville USA
Thrill-Ville USA was an amusement park in Turner, Oregon, United States. Top of the list nearby is Enchanted Forest, 0 mi away. Its mildest months, May to October, bring highs of 63–82°F.
A theme park, 3 mi west of Turner
Open June through Labor Day
Thrill-Ville USA is a seasonal theme park: open June through Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
Salem is the nearest base
Salem is 6 miles north, with 31 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 52 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) has airline service, about 5 miles from Thrill-Ville USA.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Below are typical highs and lows near Thrill-Ville USA.
Thrill-Ville USA
Thrill-Ville USA was an amusement park in Turner, Oregon, United States. The park was located next to the Enchanted Forest south of Salem on Interstate 5. Opened in the 1970s, the park grew to more than 20 rides before closing in 2007. Rides included roller coasters, go-karts, classic carnival rides (such as Octopus, Rock-O-Plane, Tilt-A-Whirl, Paratrooper, and many more) a 55-foot (17 m) double water slide, and a regular slide. The park also had an area called "Thrill-Zone" which included a Sky Coaster, Big Sling ride, SCAD Freefall Tower, and Turbo Force. De-construction of the park's major roller coaster, the "Ripper" started in spring 2010.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- June through Labor Day
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
A base for Thrill-Ville USA
The closest lodging is in Salem (31) and Albany (15).
Salem
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
181,779 people
6 mi north of Thrill-Ville USA
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Thrill-Ville USA | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 6 mi north | 10 min | 31 23 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 181,779 | $417K | D |
| Albany | 15 mi south | 20 min | 15 8 hotels · 4 motels · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 56,894 | $389K | C+ |
| Turner | 3 mi east | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 2,412 | $530K | — |
| Silverton | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 12 3 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 10,450 | $485K | — |
| Keizer | 12 mi north | 15 min | 6 6 hotels | 39,140 | $434K | C |
| Stayton | 10 mi east | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,488 | $410K | C+ |
| Corvallis | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 19 13 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 61,499 | $503K | C− |
| Monmouth | 11 mi west | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 11,543 | $413K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Pair a visit with these, within 68 miles.
1in town Theme parkEnchanted Forest
223 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium
51 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
67 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
54 mi Stadium & arenaAutzen Stadium
326 mi MuseumEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum
50 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
420 mi State parkSilver Falls State ParkPhoto credits
Enchanted Forest: Trashbag (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Multnomah Falls: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Autzen Stadium: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Notkeel at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Providence Park: Pdx.rollingthunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Silver Falls State Park: Kelvin Kay -- Kkmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions before you go
When is Thrill-Ville USA open?
June through Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
What town is Thrill-Ville USA near?
Turner, OR, about 3 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Thrill-Ville USA?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is Thrill-Ville USA from Portland?
About 52 miles north of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Thrill-Ville USA?
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 56 miles.
How many roller coasters does Thrill-Ville USA have?
2 (including 2 water rides).
Where should I stay near Thrill-Ville USA?
Salem (6 mi, 31 places to stay), Albany (15 mi, 15 places to stay) and Turner (3 mi, 3 places to stay).
Local tips in Turner
People in Turner have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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