PUBLIC NOTICE: Saturday, September 18 will have VERY LIMITED PARKING due to the Pollyanna Oktoberfest.
Please refer to our Public Notices page for parking information.
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, relax in a kayak, 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 and experience everything we have to offer!
ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT
Climb & Zipline Adventure
Climb and zipline through beginner, intermediate, and advanced aerial ropes challenge elements! Experience 300 ropes course elements, rock climbing walls, and over 2 miles of ziplines!
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!
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.
Adventure Games
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 or canoe!
The Forge Trail Series
Race to adventure with The Forge Race Series including 5Ks, 10Ks, fun runs, and triathlons!
FORGE FEAR MONTH
Join the Forge Fam as we celebrate the spookiest time of the year with Forge Fear - a frighteningly fun and exhilarating month of adventure. With zombies, ghost stories, riddles, and orienteering, our line-up of hauntingly exciting activities has something for monsters of all ages.
OPERATING HOURS
* Operating hours change seasonally. Park gates open daily from dusk to dawn.
Climb & Zipline Hours
Closed Monday - Friday
11:00 am - 7:00pm Sat/Sun
Climb & Zipline will be open on Monday, October 11th from 11am to 7pm!
*Reservations recommended!
Activity Hours
Closed Monday - Wednesday
3:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thurs
3:30 pm - 9:00 pm Fri
9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sat
9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun
We will be open on Monday, October 11th from 9am to 8pm!
*Reservations recommended!
The Forge Forecast
We are open rain or shine!
Check The Forge Forecast for up-to-date weather information.
The Foundry
Closed on Monday - Wednesday
3:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thur/Fri
9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat / Sun
Forgefire Dining
Friday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Walk-up service is available!
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.