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Oxbow Park and Preserve — Durango, Colorado
Oxbow Park and Preserve in Durango: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.
Address500 Animas View Dr, Durango, CO 81301
HoursCity parks and open spaces close at midnight per City of Durango facility pages. Listed among the City trail systems (Oxbow Park & Preserve) on the official City Trails page. Park restrooms are subject to seasonal winter closure per Visit Durango parks page. Checked 2026-11-05.
PricesFree
Price notesFree city park / preserve at the start of the Animas River Trail.
Age notes44-acre natural preserve at the north end of the Animas River Trail with walking trails, river access and wildlife viewing. Best for children who can walk natural trails with adults; it is a preserve rather than a playground park.
BookingWalk-up public park.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityVisit Durango's accessibility page lists restrooms at Oxbow Park, but no wheelchair/stroller trail-surface claim was verified for the preserve's natural trails, so no access tags are claimed.
ParkingParking lot off Animas View Drive (also the Animas River Trail's north trailhead parking) per official tourism/city descriptions.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.