Our Mission
Become an FOCW member
Become an FOCW member
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.
Become an FOCW member
Become an FOCW member
Become an FOCW member
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.
Donate
Become an FOCW member
Watercraft Storage
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.
Watercraft Storage
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Watercraft Storage
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 Video
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Contact & Find the Park
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.
Contact & Find the Park
Contact & Find the Park
Contact & Find the Park
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.
Meet our FOCW Board
President
Ernie Freudenburg
Vice President
Mike Lavalle
Secretary
Patty Trnka
Treasurer
Jim Peterson
Board Members
Loretta Mogan
Jim Foote
Ruthann Yaeger
Joel Dunnette
Georgia Nothdurft