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Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

Notice: Zollman Zoo will be closed to the public Monday, September 25, until Friday, October 6, for the replacement of the boardwalks with asphalt trails.

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.

Parks Programs

Parks Programs

Raptor Program at Chester Woods Park

Parks 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.

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.