For Sledding
The hill: The slope at Dan Ryan Woods is bigger and more family-friendly than steep Swallow Cliff in Palos Park (which may close this season due to erosion).
Where: 87th Street and Western Avenue (800-870-3666, fpdcc.com)
Elevation: 45 feet
Length of run: 200 feet
Number of runs: Unlimited—you can sled down any side of the hill. There’s a gentle slope perfect for young children and a steep, fast route for everyone else.
Cost: Free
Rules: No tubes or metal-edged sleds
Safety: Unsupervised by the forest preserve, so sled at your own risk.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, December through February (closed December 25). Open only when snow depth measures three inches or more.
Perk: Lighted runs allow for night sledding.
Where: 87th Street and Western Avenue (800-870-3666, fpdcc.com)
Elevation: 45 feet
Length of run: 200 feet
Number of runs: Unlimited—you can sled down any side of the hill. There’s a gentle slope perfect for young children and a steep, fast route for everyone else.
Cost: Free
Rules: No tubes or metal-edged sleds
Safety: Unsupervised by the forest preserve, so sled at your own risk.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, December through February (closed December 25). Open only when snow depth measures three inches or more.
Perk: Lighted runs allow for night sledding.
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One of the few forest preserves within the city of Chicago, Dan Ryan'splayfields, picnic groves, sledding hill, paved trail and natural areas make it a popular family destination.Sledding & Coasting - The Forest Preserve District of Cook County
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Feb 13, 2013 - But, they also found time to build a wonderful toboggan slide in the ... its toboggan slides, some of which were also located in the Dan Ryan ...Linside Chicago: Toboggan Slides [Listen] « WXRT
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Apr 16, 2014 - Part of your winter identity was attached to your tobogganrun. You were a Dan Ryan Woods kid on the great Southwest side or a Jensen slide ...Finish line for toboggan run: Dan Ryan Woods slides 'an eyesore ...
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