Chester Woods Park

Parks and Trails programs

Parks and Trails programs

Olmsted County Parks offers various weekly programs for the public to enjoy.

Watercraft rentals

Watercraft rentals

Rental requests can be made at the beach house. Cash, check or credit card is accepted for rental payment.

Fishing

Fishing areas are offered at four of our Olmsted County park locations.

Friends of Chester Woods

Want to help maintain and enhance the experience at Chester Woods? Make a donation to the Friends of Chester Woods.

Swimming at Chester Woods

People at the beach at Chester Woods Park

Swimming at Chester Woods

The Swimming Beach and Beach House (with showers) at Chester Woods Park are open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.

Trails & Maps

Trails & Maps

Olmsted County has an abundance of trails at three different parks. Enjoy various recreational activities among bluffs, woodlands, and prairie farmland.

Reserve a picnic shelter or amphitheater

Reserve a picnic shelter or amphitheater

Chester Woods Park and Oxbow Park have several picnic areas available for your upcoming gathering including an outdoor amphitheater at Chester Woods Park.