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Ox Bow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,460 Google reviews · Running trail in Goshen, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ox Bow Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Natural park with camping shelters, an observation deck, sports courts, disc golf & nature trails.
What runners say about Ox Bow Park
“Well maintained, with plenty of benches, parking, and pavilions for group trips.”
“It's a beautiful park with lots to explore, lots to do, great places to gather and an overall sense of peace and wonderment!”
“Great place for dog walking and to bring the kiddos.”
Nice mature park... plenty of trees to cool things down and provide relief from that blistering sun, there are walking and bike trails, archery, volleyball, a $2 golf course, spaciously large manicured fields presumably for soccer, there's a chapel, a 3 story observation tower, bathrooms were a bit primitive in my…
Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Picnic area, sledding hill, many well marked walking trails, and a large observation tower. Great place for dog walking and to bring the kiddos. Annual pass is very reasonable, have a veteran/senior discount.
Ox Bow has always been my favorite local park. It's got it all, trails, picnic areas, observation towers/overlooks, kayaking/canoeing, fishing spots, playgrounds, soccer fields, archery. The grounds are well kept and a lot of wildlife.
By far my favorite park in the area. Great hiking trails. Love to bring the dogs here for a nice long walk. Plenty of picnic tables so its never too crowded. Top notch disc golf course too.
Trail conditions & character
“It's got it all, trails, picnic areas, observation towers/overlooks, kayaking/canoeing, fishing spots, playgrounds, soccer fields, archery.”
“So getting water for yourself or your dog was impossible if you didn't bring it with you.”
“Picnic area, sledding hill, many well marked walking trails, and a large observation tower.”
“Added more bathrooms around the park too which is really nice.”
Plan your run at Ox Bow Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteelkhartcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 574-875-7422
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–8 pm |
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