THIS WEEKEND ONLY: 40% OFF EXPLORER ACTIVITIES WITH CODE MARCH40

First Time At The Forge?

Welcome To The Forge

Looking for adventure? You've come to the right place.

Discover endless adventures just 22 miles southwest of Chicago!
 
We’re an Adventure Park with hundreds of activities & events to enjoy. Choose from casual activities or something with full-on adventure. We’ve got options for all ages, adrenaline levels, and abilities. Check out our popular Climb and Zipline Adventure and Explorer Day Pass!

Free Parking & Park Admission

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

Come Out & Play

The Forge: Lemont Quarries
227 Heritage Quarries Dr Lemont, IL 60439

Park Hours

Park gates open daily from dawn to dusk. Operating hours for activities change seasonally.

Ultimate Adventure Pass

Play ALL the activities at The Forge! Includes Climb + Zipline Adventure and all 13+ Explorer Day Pass activities!

Price
$70-$99 per person

Climb & Zipline Adventure

  • Zipline 1,000 ft. across the Quarry
  • Unlimited rock wall climbing 70 ft. up
  • High Ropes with easy to difficult Elements
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Explorer Day Pass

    • Mini Golf
    • Laser Tag
    • Archery Range
    • Archery Golf
    • Axe Throwing
    • Kids Adventure Zone
    • Kids Discovery Zone
    • Kids Jump Zone
    • Classic Scavenger Hunts
    • BMX Pump Track
    • Yard Games
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Explorer Day Pass

Play 13+ activities all-in-one day pass. Climb & Zipline Adventure not included.



Weekend Price
Starting from $40
  • Mini Golf
  • Laser Tag
  • Archery Range
  • Archery Golf
  • Axe Throwing
  • Kids Adventure Zone
  • Kids Discovery Zone
  • Kids Jump Zone
  • Classic Scavenger
  • BMX Pump Track
  • Yard Games
  • Paddlesports (Closed for the season)
  •  Hunts
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Zipline Only Ticket

Zipline on one of the top 10 Best Aerial Adventures in the USA and The Forge’s signature attraction!

Weekend Price
Starting from $40

Zipline Adventure

  • Zipline 1,000 ft. across the Quarry
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Kids Adventure Pass

The one-of-a-kind outdoor jungle gym for kids. Includes 30 fun elements and the NEW Kids Discovery Zone!

Price:
$20 / child

  • Kids Discovery Zone
  • Kids Adventure Zone
  • Kids Jump Zone
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Mini Golf Pass

Enjoy a round of mini golf on our brand new 18-hole course!

Price:
$10 / person

  • 18-Hole course for ages 4+
  • Putter
  • Golf ball
  • Scorecard
  • Pencil
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Paddlesports

Float on the Lemont Quarry lake with individual rentals for kayaks (single/double), canoes, or pedal boats!

Price
$25 – $30 per boat

  • Play all day, no timed entry
  • Life jacket & paddles
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Events

We host outdoor concerts, live music festivals, races, camps, and so much more.

Food & REfreshments

Dining Options For Every Appetite & Occasion

We’ve got quick bites, hot off the grill meals, or specialty dining experiences. Refuel before or after an adventure or meet up with friends and family.

Groups

Looking for the Ultimate Group experience?

We welcome groups of all ages, sizes, and types. Check out our group packages or reach out to plan a custom-built experience. We’ll open for groups even if we’re closed to the public. Ask us about full-park buyouts for big groups!

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission is always free. We are a free-to-enter, pay-to-play operation. We encourage you to reserve your tickets prior to guarantee the best price!

Yes, parking is free. We offer 3 lots: Parking Lot 1 (across from our Climb & Zipline Adventures), Parking Lot 2 (across from our grab-and-go restaurant, kids zone, laser tag, water/paddlesports, and outdoor amphitheatre), and Overflow Parking. Additional parking can be found in Downtown Lemont, where you can check out the downtown retail & restaurants.

Our hours of operation change seasonally. Please review to the Plan Your Visit Page to find our current hours of operation.

Public access to The Forge: Lemont Quarries will be available year-round, with reduced seasonal hours for activities and pre-bookings for groups during the winter season (Labor Day to Memorial Day). Visit our Plan Your Visit Page to get our current opening hours

We are located in Lemont, IL – 22 miles outside of Chicago. Our exact address is 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, IL 60439, located on the grounds of the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area. Visit our Directions Page for more information.

Find out all the details about our cancellation and all our policies at The Forge.

As an innovative leader in outdoor recreation, The Forge: Lemont Quarries is a state-of-the-art adventure park designed to deliver unique year-round outdoor activities, concerts, special events and more for adventurers of all ages and abilities.

  • There are multiple public transportation options available within close proximity to the park.
  • Approximately half a mile from the park is the downtown Lemont Metra Heritage Corridor station, which runs a very limited weekday schedule.
  • In addition, the BNSF line, which has a more consistent train schedule, stops at Downers Grove, approximately 6 miles from the park.
  • We encourage guests to check with their preferred public transportation systems to confirm daily schedules and availability.
  • The safety and security of our guests is a top priority at The Forge: Lemont Quarries.
  • While there are inherent risks in outdoor recreational activities and extreme sports, we provide guests with the instructional skills training and equipment they need to safely engage in activities.
  • All guests are required to read and sign a waiver prior to participating in any activities at The Forge: Lemont Quarries.

The Forge: Lemont Quarries offers a wide range of programming including live music, film screenings, camps, dining, and more. Visit our Home Page or First Time Visiting the Forge to see all the things you can do at The Forge:Lemont Quarries.

Friday, March 20

Park & Trail Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

CLOSED

Activities

Unlimited play of 13+ activities
All day fun for one price!
Kids Adventure Pass
Ultimate jungle gym for kids 3-13

Dining

Friday, March 20

Park & Trail Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

CLOSED

Friday, March 20
Explorer Day Pass
Unlimited play of 13+ activities
Ultimate Adventure Pass
Climb & Zipline Aventure with unlimited play of 13+ activities
Kids Adventure Pass
Ultimate jungle gym for kids 3-13