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Cottonwood shelter is a perfect choice for visitors looking for a setting to play outdoor sports while enjoying the scenic beauty of the park. A wooded patio next to the shelter provides spectacular views of the wetlands and forest. Just across the road, the athletic field offers a playground, archery range and plenty of room for ball sports. A volleyball court and horseshoe pit are a short walk away.

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πŸŒΏπŸ”Ž Adventure Awaits! πŸ”ŽπŸŒΏ Ever wondered what it's li πŸŒΏπŸ”Ž Adventure Awaits! πŸ”ŽπŸŒΏ
Ever wondered what it's like to launch an atlatl? Discover fascinating water insects? Meet reptiles and amphibians up close?
At Teacher Appreciation Day, you'll get to experience some of the same hands-on programs that make Elkhart County Parks field trips unforgettable!
🏹 Try an Atlatl
🦎 Meet Herps
πŸ’§ Explore Water Insects
🏺 Dig into Archaeology
🌳 Take a Nature Hike
🌾 Grind Flour Like Early Settlers
🏫 Visit a One-Room Schoolhouse
Come play, learn, and gather ideas to bring back to your classroom!
πŸ“… June 23 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
#TeacherAppreciation #FieldTrips #OutdoorEducation #TeachersRock #ElkhartCountyParks
🍎✨ Calling All Teachers! ✨🍎 School may be out, but 🍎✨ Calling All Teachers! ✨🍎
School may be out, but the fun is just beginning!

Join us for Elkhart County Parks' Second Annual Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 23, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM for a morning filled with nature, exploration, great food, and well-deserved appreciation.

πŸ₯ž Free Pancake Breakfast
🎁 Giveaways & Swag
🌳 Outdoor Adventures
🀝 Connect with Fellow Educators

Mark your calendars and get ready for a morning designed just for YOU!
πŸ“… June 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Stay tuned for more exciting details!
#TeacherAppreciation #ElkhartCountyParks #TeachersRock #OutdoorLearning #ThankATeacher
Dogapalooza is tomorrow! Lots of doggy fun for yo Dogapalooza is tomorrow! 
Lots of doggy fun for you and your pup.

10am-2pm 
Ox Bow County Park
Free

Schedule of events here - https://elkhartcountyparks.org/events/dogapalooza-5-9-26/
At Dogapalooza this Saturday, listen to the soulfu At Dogapalooza this Saturday, listen to the soulful tunes of acoustic, rockin' americana music by the Dawg Band.  They will be playing 12-2pm.

https://elkhartcountyparks.org/events/dogapalooza-5-9-26/
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