Discover Ox Bow

Packed with activities and amenities, it’s not hard to see why this park is so well-loved.

Park Address

23033 County Road 45
Goshen, IN 46528

Directions to Ox Bow

Park Hours

January, February, November, December - 9 AM-6 PM
March, October - 9 AM-7 PM
April, September - 9 AM-8 PM
May, June, July, August - 9 AM-9 PM

Park hours subject to change without notice.

If you’re looking for a park to explore and play all day, you’ve come to the right place. Mere minutes from Elkhart and Goshen, Ox Bow County Park offers countless ways to make the most out of your visit–from nature programs and woodland hikes to archery and disc golf, you’ll be spoiled for choice on what to do next.

Park Admission

A daily entry fee is required for all motorized vehicles. For pedestrians arriving by bicycle or on foot, admission is free.

Vehicle Entrance Fee: $3/vehicle
Annual Pass: $25/year


Park Map

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Things to Do

Ox Bow is packed with opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation.

Archery

The NW end of the park features an Archery Range. Daily use is $1 with park admission, or $10/Annual Pass (free for ages 15 & younger)

Disc Golf

The Flying Disc Sanctuary includes a 24-hole technical course that is popular with local disc golfers and clubs. Daily use with park admission is $3, or $20/Annual Pass.

Field Sports

Two athletic fields offer wide expanses for tackling team sports, like soccer, volleyball, and flag football.

Fishing

Ox Bow’s Elkhart River provides almost unlimited opportunities for fishing and features multiple piers and sites to cast a line.

Hiking

Meandering trails through woodlands and wetlands offer great views and easy hikes. Go solo, or bring a friend, or the whole family!

Snow Sports

In the winter months, the park features groomed trails and two sledding hills and a warming house for an afternoon of snow-filled fun.

Upcoming Events

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Chair Yoga

09/26/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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Chair Yoga

09/19/2024 9:30 am
Free
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Hiking Club

09/17/2024 6:00 pm
Free
All
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Trail Trekkers: Seed Walk

09/16/2024 1:30 pm
$2/child (Limit 15)
6-9
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Chair Yoga

09/12/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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Nature Nuts: Caterpillars

09/11/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Caterpillars

09/10/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Chair Yoga

09/05/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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Chair Yoga

08/29/2024 9:30 am
Free
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Chair Yoga

08/22/2024 9:30 am
Free
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River Greenway Bike Hike

08/16/2024 5:30 pm
Free
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P.O.W! - Kayaking

08/15/2024 6:00 pm
$4/person
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Chair Yoga

08/15/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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Nature Nuts: Bubbles

08/07/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Bubbles

08/06/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Books & Boots

08/02/2024 1:00 pm
Free
9-12
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Chair Yoga

08/01/2024 9:30 am
Free
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Chair Yoga

07/25/2024 9:30 am
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Chair Yoga

07/18/2024 9:30 am
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Chair Yoga

07/11/2024 9:30 am
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Adventure Bike Camp 7/8 & 7/9 & 7/10

07/08/2024 12:00 pm
$50/camper (Limit 20)
10-13
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Books & Boots

07/05/2024 1:00 pm
Free
9-12
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Nature Nuts: Reptiles

07/03/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Reptiles

07/02/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Chair Yoga

06/27/2024 9:30 am
Free
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Nature Explorer Day Camp June 24 & 25 & 26

06/24/2024 9:00 am
$40/child (Limit 15)
7-9
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Chair Yoga

06/20/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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DIY Soda Pop

06/14/2024 6:00 pm
$3/person (Limit 15)
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Chair Yoga

06/13/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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The Elkhart County Home

06/07/2024 3:00 pm
Free (Limit 30)
All
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Books & Boots

06/07/2024 1:00 pm
Free
9-12
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Chair Yoga

06/06/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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Nature Nuts: Ants

06/05/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Ants

06/04/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Chair Yoga

05/30/2024 9:30 am
Free
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Chair Yoga

05/23/2024 9:30 am
Free
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Trail Trekkers: Wild Edibles

05/20/2024 1:30 pm
$2/child (Limit 15)
6-9
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Maple Heart Bike Hike

05/17/2024 5:30 pm
Free
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Chair Yoga

05/16/2024 9:30 am
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12+
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Dogapalooza

05/11/2024 11:00 am
Free
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Nature Nuts: Animal Babies

05/08/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Animal Babies

05/07/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Wild Edibles

05/05/2024 2:00 pm
$5 (Limit 15)
All
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Chair Yoga

05/02/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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Chair Yoga

04/25/2024 9:30 am
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Chair Yoga

04/18/2024 9:30 am
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Chair Yoga

04/11/2024 9:30 am
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Nature Nuts: The Sun

04/10/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: The Sun

04/09/2024 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Total Eclipse of the Sun

04/08/2024 2:30 pm
Free (Limit 25)
All
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Wooden Dog Planter

04/12/2024 6:00 pm
$20/Planter (Limit 10)
10+
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Books & Boots

04/05/2024 1:00 pm
Free
9-12
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Chair Yoga

04/04/2024 9:30 am
Free
12+
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Wildflower BioBlitz Kick-Off

04/01/2024 6:00 pm
Free
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Survival: Orienteering

03/23/2024 12:00 pm
$2/person
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Chair Yoga

03/28/2024 9:30 am
no fee
12+
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Chair Yoga

03/21/2024 9:30 am
no fee
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Shelters at Ox Bow

Ox Bow Park features eight rentable facilities and sites.

Stable Shelter

Capacity110

Fee$125

Red Pines Campfire

Capacity50

Fee$25

Hickory Hill Chapel

Capacity50

Fee$75

Fisherman’s Camp Shelter

Capacity75

Fee$120

Honey Locust Shelter

Capacity75

Fee$95

Coffee Tree Shelter

Capacity50

Fee$75

Ox Bow Haus Shelter

Capacity50

Fee$165

Security Deposit$$100

Cottonwood Shelter

Capacity75

Fee$125

Black Maple Shelter

Capacity50

Fee$75