Chester State Park 
759 State Park Drive
Chester, SC 29706
803-385-2680
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/chester/introduction.aspx
State Park: Birding, Camp, Fish, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
The park’s 523 acres include a 160-acre lake, itself surrounded by a two-mile nature trail through the pine forest. Jon boat rentals are popular in the warmer months and the park also offers picnicking, camping, archery and a place to simply enjoy the serenity of the placid setting.