PARK NEWS
Lakeview Hall is closed from now through August 2020 while undergoing major renovations. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the park directly for more information.
Chester
HOURS
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
OFFICE
11 a.m. - noon, daily
ADMISSION
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
PETS
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
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Chester State Park
Midlands
History And Interpretation
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): Yes
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Designation:
Chester State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.
The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina's state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are still in use at this park.
- When & How PRT Acquired: Purchased in 1935 from Lake View Corporation and various land owners.