Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

NOTICE: A portion of the Zumbro Trail is closed between the Second Bridge and the Third Bridge. The closure is clearly marked with signage and caution tape. Visit the trails page to learn more or follow Oxbow on Facebook for updates.

Trails

Trails

Trail in the woods Oxbow Park

Trails

Olmsted County has an abundance of trails at three different parks. Enjoy various recreational activities among bluffs, woodlands, and prairie farmland.

Park Programs

Park Programs

Raptor Program at Chester Woods Park

Park Programs

Olmsted County Parks offers various weekly programs for the public to enjoy.

Reserve a Picnic Shelter

Reserve a Picnic Shelter

Picnic shelter 3 at Oxbow Park

Reserve a Picnic Shelter

Chester Woods Park and Oxbow Park have several picnic areas available for your upcoming gathering.

Fishing

Fishing

Actively fishing at the park

Fishing

Fishing areas are offered at four of our Olmsted County park locations.

Outreach Programs

Outreach Programs

Oxbow Parks booth at an event

Outreach Programs

We host a variety of traveling programs that we can bring to your facility.

Action Trackchair

Action Trackchair

Action Trackchair, Photo from MnDNR

Action Trackchair

Oxbow Park and Chester Woods Park have Action Trackchairs available for free use while you’re visiting the park.

Controlled Hunting Opportunities

Controlled Hunting Opportunities

DAV Deer Hunt gathering at Chester Woods Park

Controlled Hunting Opportunities

Olmsted County Parks offers limited controlled hunting opportunities for Veterans and the general public at Chester Woods Park and Oxbow Park.

Friends of Oxbow (FOX)

Friends of Oxbow (FOX)

FOX Logo new

Friends of Oxbow (FOX)

Friends of Oxbow is a non-profit organization that supports the educational, environmental, and recreational goals of Oxbow Park.

Dedication Leaf Request

Dedication Leaf Request

Leaves on Legacy Trail Panel

Dedication Leaf Request

Show appreciation of a loved one with an engraved bronze leaf at our Chester Woods and Oxbow Park.