Beverly in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dan Ryan Woods
Welcome!
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 28, 2026
1. Dan Ryan Woods Marker
Loop Trail
Get your daily dose of exercise and fresh air on the one-mile paved loop trail.
Pavilion
Book your next event at the historic pavilion. Constructed in the 1930s as a warming pavilion for winter sports, it now features modern amenities after a complete renovation in 2013. Visit: fpdcc.com/pavilions
Nature Play Get a bird's-eye view of nature from the treehouse at an outdoor play space built from natural materials.
Picnic Groves
Plan a picnic for two or an event for 200-these groves have hosted picnics, reunions and celebrations for generations. Visit: fpdcc.com/permits
Major Taylor Trail
Bike, walk or run the 1.3 miles of paved trail along the eastern side of Dan Ryan Woods or extend your trip another 6 miles south to Whistler Woods.
Sledding Hill Stairs
Climb the limestone steps for an intense outdoor workout.
Lookout Point
Survey the landscape from some of the highest land in Chicago.
Nature Trails & Limestone Aqueducts
Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the winding historic walking paths and aqueducts in the oak and hickory woodland.
Erected by Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Topics. This historical marker is
this page online
Location. 41° 44.168′ N, 87° 40.82′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Beverly. It is at the intersection of West 87th Street and South Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 87th Street. The marker is on a sign at the entrance to Dan Ryan Woods next to the parking lot at 87th and Western. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Surrounded by Water (here, next to this marker); Building Dan Ryan Woods (here, next to this marker); Nature & Restoration (here, next to this marker); Gold Star Mothers World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1937 Allis Chalmers (approx. Ύ mile away); Upwood-Morgan Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); William and Jessie Adams House (approx. one mile away); Walden Station (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . Dan Ryan Woods official site. (Submitted on June 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 28, 2026
2. Three markers facing the parking lot at Dan Ryan Woods
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 28, 2026
3. Sign at the entrance to Dan Ryan Woods
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
