GET OUT AND PLAY
Experience endless outdoor fun, just 22 miles southwest of Chicago!
Zipline over quarry lakes, climb the country's largest high ropes challenge courses, play laser tag, relax in a kayak, or casually explore miles of flat hiking, running, and biking trails with friends and family at The Forge.
Free Parking & Admission!
Ultimate adventure, ultimate value!
Spend the day with your friends and family at The Forge and experience everything we have to offer for as little as $90!
ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT
Eight Towers Adventure
Climb and zipline through beginner, intermediate, and advanced aerial ropes challenge elements! Enjoy nearly 300 ropes course elements, rock climbing walls, and over 2 miles of ziplines!
Two Towers Adventure
The Two Towers Adventure is the Eight Tower Adventure's younger sibling. Open rain or shine, your kids aged 3 to 13 can challenge themselves on more than 30 fun ropes course elements!
Mountain & BMX Biking
Test and build your skills on the region's most advanced outdoor skills course and pump tracks for BMX & Mountain Bikes.
Laser Tag
Experience realistic haptic responses while playing 30 game variants using military-grade replica weapons in small teams or large groups.
AR Escape Rooms
We offer digital escape rooms and scavenger games for kids, teams and large groups. Can you save the world?
Adventure Dining
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience under the stars in one of our cozy, climate-controlled globes or heated tables.
Paddlesports
Enjoy the water and the views while paddling in a kayak, canoe, or four-person pedalboat!
The Forge Trail Series
Race to adventure with The Forge Race Series including 5Ks, 10Ks, fun runs, and triathlons!
NIGHT CLIMB & ZIP
Experience the excitement of the Eight Towers Adventure after dark! Test your skills and experience the thrill of climbing and zipping through the world's largest ropes course at night!
OPERATING HOURS
* Operating hours change seasonally
Park Hours
Open 7 days a week!
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
9:00 am - 11:00pm Fri / Sat
*Reservations recommended!
Park Activities
Open 7 days a week!
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
9:00 am - 11:00pm Fri / Sat
*Please view the activities page for exact availability.
The Foundry
Open 7 days a week!
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
9:00 am - 11:00pm Fri / Sat
Forgefire Dining
Friday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Walk-up service is available but reservations are recommended!
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
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.