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Dan Ryan Woods, Brainerd
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Dan Ryan Woods

  • 4.53.2k reviews
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Dan Ryan Woods is a spacious urban forest preserve featuring winding trails, oak savannas, and serene picnic clearings. Visit for peaceful nature walks, birdwatching, and casual jogging amid diverse habitats; expect natural, unpaved paths and seasonal wildlife sightings.

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Dan Ryan Woods in short

When is the best time to visit Dan Ryan Woods?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Dan Ryan Woods indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Dan Ryan Woods?

Chicago, IL.

Right now · 2:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

Chicago, IL(opens the map)DirectionsTo BrainerdCall+18008703666Websitefpdcc.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 3.2k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Jogging
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Picnic areas

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time