FAQs

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.

• 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 is a dog-friendly facility.
• Dogs must remain on leash and with their owners at all times.
• The Forge: Lemont Quarries is not responsible for injured or lost animals.
• Guests are fully responsible for their dogs and must clean up after their four-legged friends!

Requirements are different for most activities. Please refer to the details on each activity page which include all the information.

YES! View our Accessibility Page to get all the details.

No, not at this time.

However we do offer an Explorer Season Pass. Season Pass

Please review our Policies Page to get all the details about our weather policy and more.

Guests should come with the appropriate attire for the weather (dressing in layers is always a good choice) and appropriate footwear. Review the individual activity on what to wear and to bring.

Get all the details on how to contact The Forge on our Contact Us Page.

Drones are strictly prohibited at The Forge: Lemont Quarries.

Yes, we do! Find out all the details about our Birthday Party Packages here.

Yes! Visit our Quarry Camp page to get all the information about summer camp options.

Fishing is allowed on all but the Forge Quarry, however a valid fishing license is required. There are also several quarry lakes throughout the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area.  Find out more details on the Fishing Activity page on our website.

• Activity Passes and Membership discounts are available for active and retired military personnel and immediate family members.
• Individuals must provide ID verification.
• The discount is 10% off. Please contact us via chat or phone call to book your military-discount adventure.