The mission of Olmsted County Parks is to foster an appreciation of the natural world through environmental education, natural resource management, and public participation in the stewardship of our park lands.
Vision: To learning life-long lessons in natural places.
Park Hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Beach Hours:
Memorial Day-Labor Day
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Beach is now Open for the season
Watercraft Rental Hours:
Daily: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Horse Trails are now open for the season. Please call 328-7350 for trail conditions.
Campground is now open for the season
All vehicles entering the park are required to display either an annual or daily entrance permit/park pass. Annual or daily entrance permits, rentals, or camping fees can be paid for at the park entrance by cash, check or credit card.
$5.00 daily or $25.00 annually.
$5.00 daily or $20.00 annually for Senior Citizens
(65 or older).
Park passes may be purchased at Chester Woods Park or at 2122 Campus Dr SE, Suite 200.
Disabled American Veterans get in free of charge. Please call the Veterans Service Office: 507 328-6355
