Parks Programs
Parks Programs for December 2023
Accessibility Options: Olmsted County Parks offer a variety of accessibility accommodations for park visitors and our public programming. Ranging from accommodations for mobility like our Action Trackchair, sensory sensitivities including our free rental kits, American Sign Language interpreter, and a microphone/speaker system for improved acoustics for hearing with certain programs. We know everyone’s experience is unique. For more information on these resources contact oxbow@olmstedcounty.gov or call 507-328-7340. Please let us know of needed accommodations at least two days in advance, two weeks for an ASL interpreter.
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
The following events take place at Oxbow Park and are subject to change.
Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 from 5-8 p.m. – ZooDazzle!
Join Friends of Oxbow for the return of their ZooDazzle event. During this celebration you will see Zollman Zoo all lit up with holiday lights at night! There will also be treats and activities. This event is admission free. Rumor has it that Santa may even be there!
Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 from 5-8 p.m. – Lights Only ZooDazzle
Visit the Zollman Zoo lit up with holiday lights, no activities.
Sunday, December 17 at 1 p.m. – Holiday Craft
Join a naturalist to create your very own decorated wood cookie ornament. All art supplies and wood cookies will be provided.
Snow Rental Equipment
Snowshoes ($5) and cross-country skis ($5) rental is available when snow permits between the hours of 10am-3pm.
Chester Woods Park
The following events take place at Chester Woods Park and are subject to change.
There are no programs planned at Chester Woods during the month of December. Check back for January events!
Snow Rental Equipment
Snowshoes ($5), cross-country skis ($5), and kicksleds ($5) rental is available when snow permits between the hours of 10am-3pm.
Root River Park
The following events take place at Root River Park and are subject to change.
There are no programs planned at Root River Park for the months of December.