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The Forge: Lemont Quarries Opening Delayed
Due to the extension of the stay-at-home order and the coronavirus, the park has delayed its opening, which was expected to be late May.
LEMONT, IL — With the extension of the stay-at-home until May 30, The Forge: Lemont Quarries has postponed its opening date, but still plans to open this summer. The long-awaited outdoor adventure park was supposed to open Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, but the stay-at-home order prevents the opening.
The park broke ground in 2019 and will offer a huge ropes course, mountain biking trails, ziplining and more. The park also has an outdoor concert space and plans to hold events like live music or film showings.
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“We plan to open this summer, pending the guidelines put forth by the state of Illinois," co-founder Jeremie Bacon said. "Like so many other businesses, we will continue to evaluate the most current information and guidelines, and alongside our industry partners, are creating an amended operational plan to ensure that we can responsibly operate while ensuring the health and safety of The Forge guests once we do open.”
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