Welcome to Friends of Chester Woods

Friends of Chester Woods is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer organization with a mission of supporting the educational, environmental, and recreational goals of Chester Woods Park.

If you would like to find out more about Friends of Chester Woods  and how you can become involved, pick up a brochure at the gate house.

Friends of Chester Woods donations help  with many projects in the park that enhance visitors experiences, provide programming, and upgrade amenities in the park.  Your donations are greatly appreciated,  You can use the PayPal Donate button below.

 FOCW offers individuals the benefit of storing personal watercraft at the Chester Woods boat launch.  The storage season runs from April 1 to November 1. 

Chester Woods is a park with a variety of many natural features. Click the link below to watch a slideshow video of the park. We've added an interview video with our Park Manager, and a video showing drone footage of our Natural Playscape and Prairie Maze.

Call  (507) 328-7356 for general information. Call (507) 328-7350 to speak to a specific staff person.  

Follow the link below to see a map to guide you to Chester Woods and also see a map of Chester Woods.