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 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.
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!
ZOMBIE LASER TAG
Do you think you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse? Find out when you immerse yourself in our one-of-a-kind, live action, Tactical Laser Tag experience.
OPERATING HOURS
* Operating hours change seasonally. Park gates open daily from dusk to dawn.
Climb & Zipline Hours
Closed Monday - Friday
Open Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
*Reservations recommended!
Other Activity Hours
Closed Monday - Wednesday
Thursday - 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday - 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
*Reservations recommended!
The Foundry
Closed Monday - Wednesday
Thursday - 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm Friday - 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Forgefire Dining
Friday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
*Walk-up service is available!
GUEST SERVICES HOURS
Phone Hours
Closed Monday - Wednesday
Thursday - Sunday
10:00a - 4:00pm
630-326-3301
Chat Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.