The Forge: Lemont Quarries celebrates one year on Saturday

Eight Towers Adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Eight Towers Adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarries Photo credit The Forge: Lemont Quarries

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) – One of the hottest adventure parks in the Chicagoland area is celebrating their first anniversary and first official summer season on Saturday.

The Forge: Lemont Quarries is celebrating Saturday with live music throughout, outdoor dining, plus access to their Two Towers Kids Activity Zone, ziplining and climbing on the Eight Towers Adventure, mountain biking at the Drop-in, laser tag, paddlesports, and the digital escape rooms, plus a firework display to end the evening.

The 300-acre outdoor adventure park is located 22 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and offers the longest and tallest ziplines in the tri-state area, as well as the region’s most advanced outdoor skills course and pump tracks for BMX and mountain bikes and the three tallest ropes towers in the world.

Pump Tracks Bikes at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Pump Tracks Bikes at The Forge: Lemont Quarries Photo credit The Forge: Lemont Quarries

Additionally, The Forge features various aerial challenge courses, climbing towers, ziplines, biking, running, and walking trails, as well as outdoor recreation programming, a designated kids’ activity zone, an amphitheater and food and beverage services.

“So many of us have felt cooped up in our homes this past year, and we think everyone is just yearning to get out and enjoy some fresh air again,” stated Jeremie Bacon, CEO of The Forge. “We pride ourselves on offering an inclusive experience for all, regardless of age and ability, that not only tests personal boundaries, but allows you to have fun while doing so and we can’t wait to welcome everyone in.”

During the summer season, the park is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to the park is free, with tickets available to book in advance for each desired activity.

Ziplining at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Ziplining at The Forge: Lemont Quarries Photo credit The Forge: Lemont Quarries

On Saturday, guests will also save 36.5 percent on all exhilarate activities for that one day only, and specifically priced activities start at only $10 when you use the promo code BIRTHDAY at check-out. All exhilarate activities will be from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

To learn more about The Forge: Lemont Quarries and their wide range of activities, accessibility, pricing and more, visit forgeparks.com.

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