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P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve

Overview: P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve is rated 4.5/5 from 144 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover. Crowd: Reviews describe regular visitors and active use and steady activity with other dogs to meet.

4.5Google rating
144reviews
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4.5(144 reviews)

Overview: P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve is rated 4.5/5 from 144 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover. Crowd: Reviews describe regular visitors and active use and steady activity with other dogs to meet.

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social dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowd

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Address380 E Bethany Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
Phone(815) 895-7191
City pageDeKalb
Imported fromDeKalb, IL

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social dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdparktourist attraction6 Google photos144 reviewsOpen now

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Sarah Tobias2 years ago

I'm so excited! I haven't walked at Nehring since the Spring. I went over to catch the fall colors and to my surprise, the County FP department has cleared new paths. It's wonderful. I love this little park. A Storm several years ago felled tons of trees and paths were closed off, but now they are open.

Candy Jordan6 months ago

Didn't get to walk but it is wooded similar to a park back near my hometown. I hope to go back and walk the trails some day when my knees get better. I could hear the wildlife sitting in the parking lot even with the busy road next to the entrance.

Harley Galactic2 years ago

Nice little area. Plenty of shaded spots. Kind of small though.

djl5487 months ago

This is a great place. Sometimes its a bit crowded but we like it for the pff leash dog. If you're gonna come here dont be a Karen about my off leash dog

Fran Baker7 years ago

Quiet, unpopulated, clean. Great place to walk a dog. In a convenient location next to shops and local restaurants.

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  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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