GET OUT AND PLAY
EXPERIENCE THE LARGEST ADVENTURE PARK IN THE U.S.!
Discover endless adventures just 22 miles southwest of Chicago!
Zipline over quarry lakes, climb the country's largest high ropes challenge courses, play laser tag, or casually explore miles of flat hiking, running, and biking trails with friends and family at The Forge.
Parking & Admission are always FREE!
Ultimate adventure, ultimate value!
Spend the day with your friends and family at The Forge this winter and experience a FULL DAY of adventure!
ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT
Guided Climbing Adventure
Climb and zipline through beginner, intermediate, and advanced aerial ropes challenge elements! This guided experience will take you and your adventure buddies on the winter adventure of a lifetime! Reservations required.
Kids Adventure Zone
The Kids Adventure Zone is where kids aged 3 to 13 can play on more than 30 fun ropes course elements and mini-ziplines!
Ice Skating
It wouldn't be the winter season without this classic activity! Lace-up your skates (or use a pair of ours) and glide across The Forge's ice skating rink.
Globe Dining
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience under the stars in one of our cozy, climate-controlled globes or heated tables.
Laser Tag
Experience realistic haptic responses while playing 30 game variants using military-grade replica weapons in small teams or large groups.
Adventure Games
We offer digital escape rooms and scavenger games for kids, teams and large groups. Can you save the world?
Special Events
Experience live music programming, outdoor festivals, seasonal events, and more all year long.
The Forge Trail Series
Race to adventure with The Forge Race Series including 5Ks, 10Ks, fun runs, and triathlons!
FAT TIRE RACE & TOUR
In partnership with the Bike Hub, The Forge Fat Tire Bike Race & Tour is the first Fat Tire race in the Chicagoland area. The race will take place on the gravel and MTB trails throughout The Forge and adjoining Heritage Quarries Recreation Area and I&M Canal trails.
OPERATING HOURS
* Operating hours change seasonally. Park gates open daily from dawn to dusk.
Climb & Zipline Hours
Closed Monday - Friday
Open Saturday & Sunday for Guided Climbing Adventure. Click here to learn more.
*Reservations recommended!
Other Activity Hours
Closed Monday - Thursday
Friday - 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday - 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday - 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
*Reservations recommended!
The Foundry
Closed Monday - Thursday
Friday - 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Forgefire Globe Dining
Friday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Reservations required!
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The Forge Forecast
We are open rain or shine!
Check The Forge Forecast for up-to-date weather information.
FAQ Resources
Looking for more information? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
We are COVID safe!
Learn more HERE
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Adventure comes in endless forms at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
From ropes courses, ziplines, and climbing walls, to mountain biking, hiking trails, and adventurous dining options, The Forge: Lemont Quarries has something to Exhilarate, Educate, and Entertain adventurers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.