Welcome to Friends of Chester Woods
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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
Legacy Trail
Friends of Chester Woods funds and/or assists with many projects in the park that enhance visitors experiences, provide programming, and/or upgrade amenities in the park. Your contributions are greatly appreciated because park entrance fees go to the County, not the park.
Legacy Trail
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Legacy Trail
Chester Woods County Park has established a "Legacy Trail" close to the park office. The purpose of this paved trail is to have a location for our patrons to have a spot of solitude in the developed area, and a location where loved ones can be remembered. This remembrance is in the form of brass leaves which will be engraved and then secured to vertical metal art work. All proceeds in excess of the cost of the leaves will be used for enhancements in programming and facilities in Chester Woods. The link below is the brochure which explains this trail and program in greater detail.
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 recently added an interview video with our Park Manager.
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
Secretary
Ruthann Yaeger
Treasurer
Jim Peterson
Board Members
Jim Foote
Mike Lavalle
Patty Trnka
Joel Dunnette
Georgia Nothdurft