Parks and Destinations
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To get to know Elkhart County, you need to step outside and experience it. Check out our park properties to find the one you want to visit first.
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Ox BowLearn more
One of our most popular parks, Ox Bow County Park offers acres of natural beauty, athletic fields, trails, and year-round programs.
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Bonneyville MillLearn more
A unique blend of regional history and natural beauty can be found at Bonneyville Mill County Park. 222 acres of gently rolling hills, woodlands, marshes and open meadows form a perfect background for picturesque Bonneyville Mill.
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River PreserveLearn more
Historic canals, dams, and foundations blend seamlessly with wild beauty in this vast linear park that runs along the Elkhart River.
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DeFries GardensLearn more
Explore seasonal gardens of ornamental flora and native plant collections at this picturesque property, located within the River Preserve.
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Boot Lake Nature PreserveLearn more
Explore 300 acres of stunning prairie, forest, and wetland.
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Cobus CreekLearn more
Spend the day by the creek and take in the natural beauty of the region in this local Elkhart gem.
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Pumpkinvine Nature TrailLearn more
Take a stroll or bike ride through lush woodland corridors surrounded by rolling farmland on this scenic trail running from Goshen to Shipshewana.
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Elkhart County Historical MuseumLearn more
We tell the ongoing story of Elkhart County by building lasting connections to history.
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Treasure IslandLearn more
A riverside slice of recreation heaven.
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Lieber Nature PreserveLearn more
Wind your way through protected prairies, woodlands, and waterscapes.