Oxbow Park

Located at 257 Portland St. Morrisville

Oxbow Park is approximately 6.8 acres located on a peninsula of land surrounded on the west, north, and east sides by the Lamoille River. The land was purchased by the Alexander Hamilton Copley Fund for the Town of Morristown in November 1996.  

Located in the park are the community gardens, a performance pavilion, a basketball hoop, a swing set, two bathrooms that are opened seasonally and a portage area with stairs into the park from Lamoille River. The State of Vermont tagged Oxbow Park as the official parking area for Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Morrisville. 

The park is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The bathrooms are open during the warmer months from May through September from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Rental Information

Applicants wishing to reserve the facility must complete an Oxbow Park Use Application.  

If the applicant plans to serve alcohol at the event they must obtain a request to cater liquor permit by the Selectboard and all alcohol must be served by a licensed professional. 

If the use of Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is going to be used in conjunction with this event you must apply to the state for a special use permit. 

Fees:

Oxbow Park Rules and Regulations 

• Applicant must provide a copy of Certificate of Liability with at least $1,000,000 in coverage.
• Morristown reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or postpone any activity.  
• No inflatable devices allowed.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee permission; Town must grant permission in writing.
• Applications must be received 30 days in advance of the event to be held.
• Certain events may require additional permits/fees in accordance with Town Ordinances.
• The Applicant will be on-site during the event to assist with supervision and decision making.
• The Applicant shall be responsible for cleanup of park grounds immediately following the event.
• All involved parties must be advised of these regulations, in advance, by the applicant.
• The applicant will notify the Town of any changes to this application.
• Approved applications ensure Applicant use of specific field as designated on the permit and application.
• No camping or overnight sleeping in the park.
• No smoking/vaping in the park.
• The applicant is responsible for any damage to the park or debris left in the park.
• For any event that alcohol will be served the application must go before the Selectboard for approval and alcohol permits must be obtained.

For more information contact community [at] morristownvt.gov (community[at]morristownvt[dot]gov) or (802) 888-6375.