Meet our Friends Group Partner
Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.
Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group.
Chester Woods Trail Group
Mission
Support the establishment of a biking and hiking trail between Rochester and Eyota, with connections to nearby state trails.
Friends Since
1995
![Chester Woods Trail Group at Day on the Hill](https://www.parksandtrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DOH-2018_chester-woods-trail-group-400x400.jpg)
Chester Woods Trail Group
![A group picture of trail group members and senators](https://www.parksandtrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Senate-Bonding-Tour-2018-400x400.jpg)
Chester Woods Trail Group meet with senators during a senate bonding tour in 2018
![Members from the Chester Woods Trail Group pose from a group picture with Senator Carla Nelson.](https://www.parksandtrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DayOnHill-2018-Carla-400x400.jpg)
Chester Woods Trail Group meets with Senator Carla Nelson.
Chester Woods Trail Group
Our Related Advocacy Work
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is a strong voice at the state capital working to ensure Minnesota’s parks and trails are protected and cared for. We work with friends groups to identify critical projects that need government support.
2018
Chester Woods: trail development
$2.5 million
Chester Woods: trail development
Build a trail connecting Rochester to Chester Woods Regional Park
2017
Bonding Bill
see bill for details
Bonding Bill
The final piece of the 2017 budget agreement was a $988 million bonding bill (HF 5), which passed in the wee hours on the last day of session. The bonding bill funds building and infrastructure projects, including park and trail projects. Specifically, the bill includes: ...
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