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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Eco Board Game Night

08/15/2023 6:00 pm
no fee (Limit 20)
10+
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Eco Board Game Night

07/18/2023 6:00 pm
no fee (Limit 20)
10+
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Eco Board Game Night

06/20/2023 6:00 pm
no fee (Limit 20)
10+
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Nature Nuts: Grasshoppers

09/06/2023 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Grasshoppers

09/05/2023 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Books and Boots

08/04/2023 1:00 pm
Free
9-12
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Nature Nuts: Worms

08/02/2023 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Worms

08/01/2023 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Bike Hike

07/21/2023 6:00 pm
Free
All
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Trail Trekkers: Orienteering

07/17/2023 1:30 pm
$2/child (Limit 15)
6-9
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Adventure Bike Camp

07/11/2023 12:00 pm
$50/person (Limit 15)
9 -13
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Sweet Cycle Ride

07/08/2023 6:00 pm
Free (Limit 15)
All (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
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Books and Boots

07/07/2023 1:00 pm
Free
9-12
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Nature Nuts: Turtles

07/05/2023 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Spanish/English Scavenger Hunt

06/10/2023 3:00 pm
Free
3+
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Sweet Cycle Ride

06/10/2023 6:00 pm
Free (Limit 15)
All (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
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Nature Nuts: Dinosaurs

06/07/2023 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Nature Nuts: Dinosaurs

06/06/2023 9:30 am
$4/child (Limit 12)
3-5
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Hiking Club

06/20/2023 6:00 pm
Free
All
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Books and Boots

06/02/2023 1:00 pm
Free
9-12
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Nature Explorer Day Camp

06/26/2023 9:00 am
$30/camper (Limit 15)
7-9
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Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Trip

06/03/2023 9:30 am
$8/person (Limit 10 in van, over 10 will need to drive themselves)
All
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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