Discover Ox Bow
Packed with activities and amenities, it’s not hard to see why this park is so well-loved.
Park Hours
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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Explore Ox Bow
In the heart of the park, Ox Bow Tower offers panoramic views.
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.
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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Sweet Cycle Ride
07/26/2025 6:00 pm$3/Vehicle Gate Fee (Limit 15)
All Ages (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Sweet Cycle Ride
06/13/2025 6:00 pmFree (Limit 15)
All Ages (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Nature Journaling
04/15/2025 10:00 am$3/Vehicle (Gate Fee)
All Ages (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
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
