Chester Woods Park

Watercraft rentals

Watercraft rentals

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

Camping

Camping

The 2025 camping season is May 2 - October 18, 2025.

Make a reservation online via the Parks Reservation website.

Parks and Trails programs

Parks and Trails programs

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

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.

Controlled hunting opportunities

DAV Deer Hunt gathering at Chester Woods Park

Controlled hunting opportunities

Olmsted County Parks offers limited controlled hunting opportunities for Veterans and the general public at Chester Woods Park and Oxbow Park.

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

Trails

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.

Accessibility accommodations

Accessibility accommodations

We know everyone’s experience is unique. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your visit enjoyable in our Olmsted County Parks.

Dedication Leaf request

Dedication Leaf request

Show appreciation of a loved one with an engraved bronze leaf at our Chester Woods and Oxbow Park.

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

Olmsted County Parks snow shoeing & cross country skiing.