Last Weekend Before Jackson Cove’s Winter Closure

OXFORD, CT — Jackson Cove Park closes for the winter Sunday, Nov. 15, under Oxford Parks and Recreation's seasonal schedule.

The park at 26 Jackson Cove Road will remain closed through March 15, according to the department's Jackson Cove Park information page.

“All gates are LOCKED at all times,” the department says of the winter closure.

Located on Lake Zoar, Jackson Cove includes a beach, pavilion and 27 acres of woodland trails. The park also has a boat launch, playground and volleyball area.

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The Oxford loop of the Pomperaug Trail offers views of the Housatonic River, according to Parks and Recreation. The department also describes a 4.6-mile stretch of the Housatonic River Belt Greenway running from Fiddlehead Road to Kettletown State Park.

During the operating season, Oxford residents can rent the park's pavilion for gatherings. Admission permits are required from Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to the department.

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