Chester State Park adds a Welcome Booth thanks to the Lutz Foundation

Chester, S.C. - Today Chester State Park celebrated the opening of a Welcome Booth along the main entrance road near the park office. It was constructed thanks to a $30,00 grant from the Lutz Foundation.

This addition creates a new visitor touchpoint to provide a warm welcome and up-to-date park information upon entry.

"Because of the generosity of the Lutz Foundation, the new Welcome Booth will enhance guest services at Chester State Park, streamlining operations for our small but mighty team," said Duane Parrish, director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. "For 90 years, Chester State Park has served an important role in the region, offering access to recreation activities, camping, and beautiful spaces for family and community gatherings. Providing excellent customer service is essential to who we are, and the new Welcome Booth empowers us to deliver that service more effectively."

The Lutz Foundation is a community-based organization founded in memory of Clarence Herbert Lutz and Anna Elizabeth Lutz in 1995. The local nonprofit has dedicated almost 30 years to improving education, health, welfare, and community programs in Chester County and neighboring areas through grants that total over $8 million since its establishment.

The Lutz Foundation has funded transformational projects in Chester State Park for more than a decade, including the park's upscale picnic pads, two camper cabins, renovations to Lakeview Hall, 27 holes of disc golf, a 472-foot boardwalk, campground upgrades, and more. These improvements, along with many others made possible through the Lutz Foundation's support, have helped raise the park's profile in the community and statewide.

Chester State Park opened in the 1930s and is one of the original 16 South Carolina State Parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. From hiking on trails, playing a round of disc golf, or fishing on the pier, there is something for everyone in this park conveniently located between Columbia and Charlotte. Sneak away from the city for a serene, tranquil setting in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina.

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