
ABOUT THE VENUE
This pavilion can accommodate approximately 120 guests and is perfect for your next banquet, meeting, seminar, luncheon or reception. Additionally, the Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion has a smartly designed kitchen for light food preparation.
Versatility is the key word for the Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion. The wide open design can be arranged to suit a variety of affairs, functions and occasions.
Versatility is the key word for the Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion. The wide open design can be arranged to suit a variety of affairs, functions and occasions.
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WELCOME TO DAN RYAN WOODS

WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion Available Dates:
September 2025:
Fridays- 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th (9am-4pm only), 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 14th ,21st (9am-1:30pm only), 28th (9m-1pm only)
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (9am-1:30pm only), 31st
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th, 26th (9am-1:30pm only)
November 2025 (Closed Thanksgiving Day):
Fridays- 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (4pm-10pm only), 22nd (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December (Closed Christmas Day):
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (4pm-10pm), 27th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 7th (3p-10p only), 14th, 21st (9am-3pm only), 28th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the most up to date availability of your date.
September 2025:
Fridays- 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th (9am-4pm only), 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 14th ,21st (9am-1:30pm only), 28th (9m-1pm only)
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (9am-1:30pm only), 31st
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th, 26th (9am-1:30pm only)
November 2025 (Closed Thanksgiving Day):
Fridays- 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (4pm-10pm only), 22nd (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December (Closed Christmas Day):
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (4pm-10pm), 27th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 7th (3p-10p only), 14th, 21st (9am-3pm only), 28th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the most up to date availability of your date.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2025 Permit Application below; Email your completed application to info@forestpreserveevents.com or schedule a time to bring it to the indoor permit office at 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago IL 60646.
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
DAN RYAN WOODS INQUIRY FORM
Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff will contact you to answer any questions that you may have.
