State Park · South Carolina, United States
Chester State Park
Chester State Park is a state park in South Carolina, United States, established in 1935.
State Park · South Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester, South Carolina, United States |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 34.6808° N, 81.2438° W |
| Managed by | South Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chester State Park
Chester State Park is located near the town of Chester in Chester County, South Carolina. The 523-acre (2 km2) park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps on land purchased in 1935. The park's 523 acres include a 160-acre (65 ha) lake, a 450-foot (140 m) long fishing pier/walking bridge connecting the opposite sides of the lake, with a two-mile (3.2 km) nature trail that follows along the shoreline up to the Civilian Conservation Corps built stone spillway. Johnboat and canoe rentals are popular in the warmer months, and the park also offers a boat ramp for visitors with electric or hand-powered personal boats.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Chester, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of Chester |
Airports near this park
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- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 40.6 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 122.6 miles away
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Charleston, United States · 141.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chester State Park?
Chester State Park is in South Carolina, United States (34.6808° N, 81.2438° W).
When was Chester State Park established?
Chester State Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Chester State Park?
The nearest town is Chester, South Carolina. near the town of Chester.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of South Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).