Posted 07/22/2022

Dear Lemont Residents, Businesses and Users of the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area:

Thank you for your support and input as we continue to provide outdoor recreational activities for Lemont residents and visitors and as we continue to clean up, improve and maintain the HQRA.

A pillar of our mission is to develop a race series that utilizes the natural setting of the Forge and surrounding trails. On Saturday, July 23, 2022 the Forge Off Road Triathlon will be conducted. The race is attracting approximately 250 – 300 Triathletes.

Please be advised that this event will impact the HQRA access roads, parking lots, and trails:

• The HQRA north access road will be closed from 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM. This road is part of the race bike course.
• The parking lots within the HQRA north of the I&M canal will be closed until 11:00 AM.
• The trails along the I&M Canal, around the quarries and the trails connecting to Safety Village and Pollyanna Brewery Patio will be utilized by the race.
• The road from Talcott leading to Olin and the HRQA will be controlled, and monitored by LEMA.
• The Safety Village Parking lot will be closed July 23 until 11:00 AM.
• The boat trailer parking spaces in the central lot near the boat launch may not be available.

If you have any questions, please contact The Forge via chat at stg-forgeparkscom-staging.kinsta.cloud

Thank you for your understanding.

The Forge: Lemont Quarries