Oxbow Commons — Attraction in Napa

Don't come to Oxbow Commons expecting a typical park. On days when there are no events this place is simply a quiet place to sit on the grass or have lunch under in the shade under the bridges. I like taking my kids here to ride bikes or play on the slopes of the underpasses. If you're at the Oxbow Market or downtown for lunch, this is a great place to picnic. There's always shade, and when it's not too hot the lawn is nice. The City of Napa does a great job of keeping it clean and well maintained.

There is no dedicated parking for Oxbow Commons, so either park at Oxbow Market/Copia or on the other side of Soscol, behind Cole's Chop House for example, and take the path down. Sometimes you can find parking on the street around Gott's. There are also no restrooms here, but people often use the restrooms at the market. There are public restrooms at the small parking lot near Main...

Oxbow Commons is a really cool mid-sized grass lot that’s perfect for entertainment, family-friendly events, and community gatherings. We recently visited for the 4th of July celebration, and instead of fireworks, they hosted a drone show—which was seriously impressive and a unique twist on tradition.

Even though the area was packed with people, there was still plenty of room to lay out a blanket, get comfortable, and enjoy the live music. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great spot for spending time outdoors with friends or family. A solid community space that truly shines during...

The amphitheater here is just awful! Paid $200 to see Bob Weir. Grounds are not sloped, so if you are not in the “gold” section, expect to hear the music but not see anything. Who creates a music venue on flat ground? I guess at least I didn’t pay for the lawn seats. This is a narrow strip behind the chairs. No chance of seeing a darn thing there....