I visited region 9 trail which is 1.1 miles. The trail and park is peaceful, clean and beautiful. I recommend that you go to the park, enjoy the weather and treescapes as the foliage changes with each passing season. Absorb the sun. Take a seat on a bench. Slow down and enjoy life's moments. ---- Update. Visited the park on 12/4/2022 at 9am to witness one of Chicago s longest running parades "Toys for tots motorcycle parade" stay warm and comfy by parking in the nothern parking right off of 83rd street.

The new fitness stairs and obstacle course are great. The obstacles course os for the kids. The stairs have one set of hiking stairs 60-70 to get onto the greens from the parking lot on the NE corner of 88th and Western then you can loop aroind the sledding hill to get to the fitness stairs. The fitness stairs are new poured concrete. For me they feel a little safer than Palos did the last time I was there. One loop around going down the hiking stairs and up the fitness stairs is about 1/5 of a mile. Its a nice work out if youre trying to gey back in shape. The field house has also been updated. I hear there's a paved trail on the north side.

I threw my kid's birthday party here at Grove 3. It was clean and the grass was freshly cut, we had a wonderful time.

Good place for a reunion or a club event.

Dope place for a picnic. Many improvements since I was last there. Safety patrol can be seen and its a lot of space! watch us on Junebugnem.com and olease register.

This place was awesome! The walk was beautiful. My grandson and i was a most stunning nature walk...with beautiful trees of all sorts...huge Ginko trees. Nice little benches along the way to sit and take in the sites. Then he wanted to walk up the stairs to top of the hill...we walked down the hill. It was a refreshing and peaceful walk. Seems much safer and pleasant than many years ago.

Always an interesting walk. You czn even see some of the neighborhoods in Beverly! My dog, Eleanor, and I enjoy the variety!!!

I LOVE this park! 1.3miles is the distance walked on one loop around the walkpath in the park. (83rd street section). The walk path is 90% shaded with mature trees! All the rest benches are in shaded areas! Many bathroom accommodations throughout the park. If you are like me and prefer to exercise by walking in the shade, I recommend this park! It better than the sun beating down on you at the Lakefront.

This new park at the Dan Ryan Woods is really nice, clean, and wasnt crowded at all.. The kids absolutely loved it!!!

This place is the best ti have an event. The trees keep it nice and cool. I am impressed.

Looks a nice park surrounded by what seems like expressways (87 st and kedzie st ). I've noticed ppl walking around the park with sticks & clubs as if they are about to encounter danger. 😱

Good for family picnics Good for short walks and hikes Just have to watch your back and be aware of your surroundings.

It was my first time at that location. My family rented out the pavilion for my auntie 70th birth anniversary. It was very nice, super clean because we went thru the entire place. I was very excited for my family. We will be using that location again. I will find out the caterer, best tacos 🌮 & Tortas ! It was a night to remember. Thanks.......Alot!

Great place, clean, quiet and big. Nice expérience.

Perfect place to walk, run, has a very nice trail.

Hey the Dan Ryan woods I’ve been coming here for a long time since I was a kid when I got older I come up with my girl sit back I was a beer or something come with the guys will sit back and barbecue and have a good time up there pretty good was I love it in the winter time they got this big he’ll With a slide down even if you’re just going she does get a little peace of mind and just sit back and relax it’s a good place to go

I love Dan Ryan Woods!

I love going here with my dog and daughter early in the morning. My daughter loves going up and down the stairs. Nice walking paths, bike paths and always clean.

I love the Dan Ryan Woods! I walk, run, picnic there all the time. It’s within walking distance from my home. There are so many birds and other small harmless animals in the forest. It’s always kept clean and safe. The Chicago Police take their breaks there occasionally. Everyone from very old to very young enjoy this well kept forest reserve.

Nice 👍🙂 Beautiful ❤️ Park for a Family Get together."

We love the children's nature play area!!

Fantastic location! Had a large family gathering. Parks and recreation came out a couple times and changed trash, port a pottys were cleaned and stocked except for sanitizer and smell free. Plenty of parking. Room for all our shenanigans. Police popped in to verify the permit. Family was able to have DJ, Bounce house, Football game 20 ish picnic tables were provided. We will be back.

It's peaceful, I enjoy walking my dog there and you can see some interesting birds and trees if you take time to look. The area is well kept. The walking path and bike path are a plus. Enjoy

Grove 10 has a large air conditioned room with immaculate restrooms and a full kitchen. The grounds need to be leveled in several places to prevent injuries. However the grass was well maintained.

It's a nice forest preserve. It appears to be well maintained. My only, real complaint is that the bathrooms were closed for the season. I'm not sure when the season begins, however we have had plenty of nice weather. Today it is in the '70s again.

Great outdoor venue for family gatherings. Lots of space just make sure to put your deposit down in enough time because spots fill up fast

Nice clean forest preserve, i had a nice time while I was there. The bathroom is clean and provides soap and toilet paper we did however, bring our own.

Great place for family/friends picnic or events.

Chicago's South Side is known for tight-knit neighborhoods and historic architecture, but one of the city's hidden gems is the expansive green space of Dan Ryan Woods. Nestled between Gary Avenue and 79th Street, the park feels like a world away from the hustle of the city, though the highrise buildings still peek over the trees as a reminder of urban life just outside the forest. Walking the trails that weave through the woods, I am always amazed at the solitude one can find amidst such an urban jungle. Towering oaks provide shade during the hottest days of summer, and colorful autumn foliage lines the paths in fall. Birdwatchers come from all over the region to spot woodland species like Northern cardinals, blue jays and woodpeckers in their natural habitat. A quiet sense of peace descends as city noises fade and nature takes over. The heart of Dan Ryan Woods is the east side, with its creek valley and open fields among the trees. Students from nearby Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences frequent the park, and kids play tag on the rolling hills while parents picnic on blankets. It's the perfect escape for city dwellers young and old seeking a breath of fresh air. If you're visiting Chicago's South Side, make sure to carve out a couple hours to unplug and unwind amidst the serenity of Dan Ryan Woods. The vibrant energy of the city will still be there when you return refreshed.

It was super fun and nice to come out and relax, the kids played basketball and a group of grown women jump rope plus we got lucky enough to stay a little longer to clean up. I was surprised 🤯😯

NICE PARK to relax and get Peace of Mind !!

The slope were opened. The stairs with clean and swept and everyone was having a good time.

Beautiful park with very well kept shelter and green spaces!! The netting on the shelter roof to keep the birds out was a small thing that makes a big impact! It made the tables and area under so much cleaner!! Overall it was a great place to have a get together!

They have a really nice trail for you to take your dog for a walk

Haven't hung out in the park for years and yesterday was my family reunions it was really nice and clean good environment I love it keep up the good work

The natural air conditioning at the park is so fresh. The park so beautiful

You can relax. I meet with my daughters who are now all grown up, sometimes they bring my grandchildren. A great place to have a picnic or a family outing. Plenty of room & peaceful.

Dan Ryan Woods is a gem of an oasis on the southside of Chicago. there are beautiful trails that stretches for miles and some places look to be unknown trails. I was raised in those woods, running miles for 4 years at Leo Catholic HS on the xc/track team where I made all State my sr. year. An awesome place to visit in any season, get Lost there, take a trail and find your way back.

I just chilled watching all the walkers and joggers while I clean my truck and used them 55 gallon garbage cans. Sometimes I park and eat lunch at the Dan Ryan woods. Fat Johnnie's

Love my walk on this beautiful fall day.

This has been a great area to temporarily hold our worship service

Parked my car and walked a nice asphalt trail. It was some nice hills for hill training if you're a runner. A lot of parking near it. It also had a child play area near the visitor center that had a lot of things to climb on and be active.

So quiet in the middle of the city

It was an amazing adventure just the two of us amid this pandemic. I packed a picnic basket loaded with a lot of goodies. He brought the music.

Wanted a trail, only open areas and a load of stairs. It's cool if you want to jog, but make sure to use sunscreen.

A great place to have any occasion clean well kept perfect

Great place to take your family, lots of room run

Nice event

Very well maintained over all. Excellent parking, public transportation, (Chicago Transit Authority) nearby. Of course there's a nearby Mall, and surrounded by what we're suburban communities thus varied restaurants stores ect.

Cigars in the Park was definitely a vibe. S/O to M.Lashay's Alluring Smoke for the invite