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.