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Chicago Area Orienteering Course

Orienteering

Find Your Way

Master your navigational skills using a map and compass. Orient your map so it matches what you see around you while exploring nature in The Heritage Quarries. Combine your map and compass to find designated markers in the park and make your way through the course to win with the lowest elapsed time! This is an excellent activity for team and group events!

Orienteering Details

Age: All Ages

Duration: 60-75 mins.

Price: Included In Explorer Day Pass & Hiking Kit

Orienteering Is Available With The Explorer Day Pass

Explorer Day Pass

Play this activity as much as you want & 10+ other activities. Access is on a first come, first served basis.

Price: Starting at $45 (9 & Under) / $50 (Ages 10 & Up)

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Requirements:

Must be between 70-250 lbs & 4’4″-6’6″ tall. See additional requirements below.

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We get it. Plans sometimes change. We make it easy to cancel or reschedule.

Free Parking & Park Admission

Parking and admission to park are always free — we're a free-to-visit, pay-to-play adventure park.

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We get it. Plans sometimes change. We make it easy to cancel and reschedule your reservation.

Where To Check-In

Park in Lot 2 -walk across the East Footbridge, enter the park, and check-in at the Paddlesports/Kids Adventure Zone area.

Orienteering Information

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Map kits and support+

What to Wear+

Groups

Orienteering is the Ultimate Group Adventure

This is the perfect add-on to any other activities at The Forge. Find our group packages for corporate team building, sports team bonding, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and more.

What Our Guests Are Saying

What a great place! Took 9 graduating high school seniors here. Did the explorer pass and they loved it! Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, archery, axe throwing, laser tag - kept them busy the whole 7 hours they were open. The location is gorgeous. The employees are super friendly and competent.

Kelly Aceto

Great place to spend time with friends and\or family. Had a great time with my brother and niece. The staff is great and very attentive to each and every person. Even walking out we had a staff member ask how our day was! There are many different "elements" (types of obstacles). I was wondering if I could make it and I did.

Dan Hand

Great place for a birthday party! Kids loved the park and staff were amazing and helpful! The staff were very tentative to keeping the park clean and safe for all of the kids. Amazing fun! I’m a mom and made it through the ropes, zip line and the climbing wall! This is a place for the whole family.

Cathy K

We had the best time and will definitely be back. All the employees were so polite, kind and helpful. You can spend all day and you wouldn't get to do everything. We brought our Junior girlscout troop and they all had a blast.

Jen Panattoni

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Unlimited play of 13+ activities

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Chicago Area Orienteering Course

Orienteering

Find Your Way

Orienteering Is Available With The Explorer Day Pass

Explorer Day Pass

"An amazing family day of climbing and adventure!"

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Free Parking & Park Admission

Book With Confidence

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Unlimited play of 13+ activities

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Ultimate jungle gym for kids 3-13

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Explorer Day Pass

Unlimited play of 13+ activities

Climb & Zipline Adventure

The climb, zip & high ropes adventure

Kids Adventure Pass

Ultimate jungle gym for kids 3-13