The Great Godfrey Maze is usually done with corn, but this year it is filled with hemp, which makes this a whole new adventure.

This is due to soil nutrient deficiency and several years of corn crops that failed.

Hemp thrives on low-nutrient soil and grows tall, thick, and fast. Bonuses are that it is cheaper to grow and does not require chemical treatments.

The maze is located at Robert E Glazebrook Community Park in Godfrey, Il.

This year’s theme is a circus and the aerial view would show an elephant and a lion.

OUR TIME HERE:

The Maze

I took my son and we first explored the seven-acre hemp maze. Circus-themed cardboard cutouts are by the entrance where kids can stick their heads through for funny photos.

The hemp is tall, so it works well as a replacement. I like the yellow flowers that bloom on it.

Bounce Houses

Next, we checked out the bounce houses. This is a large attraction and is made up of different slides, and structures. A long bounce house goes through the middle and allows the kids to do many activities throughout it.

My son spent most of his time here.

It is $10 per person. You receive a wristband and you can do them all.

You pay for this at the concession stand along with all the other activities.

Jumping Pillow

He enjoyed going up and down on the Jumping Pillow. The cost is $2 per person per jump and all ages can participate.

After that activity, we ran out of time to do others since he spent so much time at the bounce houses and maze.

MAZE OVERVIEW

The Great Godfrey Maze is open on the weekends through October 29th.

On Friday and Saturday nights, the maze will be open after dark. Each visitor must have a flashlight to help navigate the twists and turns of the Great Godfrey Maze. Flashlights will be available at the concession stand for purchase for $3 each.

MORE ACTIVITIES

Cow Train

The Cow Train is a ride for kids (and some adults too!) around the park. The ride lasts approximately 5-7 minutes and costs $2.00 per rider. (Seen in the main photo along with the hemp maze.)

Hay Wagon Ride

You can take the Hay Wagon ride that is pulled by a tractor that you can do together with the entire family. The cost is $2 per person to ride. The wagon ride ventures through Glazebrook Park on a 12-15 minute ride.

Corn Crib

A FREE activity is the Corn Crib where kids can play around in corn, sort of like a sandbox. For ages ten and under.

GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION:

General Maze Admission Prices:

• $7, Adults (ages 12 & Up)
• 45, Children (ages 6 – 11)
• FREE, Children (ages 5 and under)

Regular & Haunted Maze Admission Combo Prices:

• $9 Adults (12 & Up)
• $7 Children (6 – 11)
• Free, Children (5 & Under)

Haunted Maze tickets can be added to any combo for an additional $2 fee. Tickets will be available for purchase until one-half hour before closing.

They also have discounted combo pricing. It includes unlimited maze entrance for the day, and one ticket each to the cow train, hay wagon, and jumping pillow. The cost is $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-11, or an unlimited wristband for one day for $20.

The bounce house is not included.

HOURS

6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturdays; Closed Sunday-Thursday

NOTE: Due to the maze being an outdoor attraction, they occasionally must close due to inclement weather. Updates are posted on our FACEBOOK page (Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department and Great Godfrey Maze) or the city’s website.

DIRECTIONS

Take Interstate 55 across the Mississippi River then go north on Interstate 255 which becomes Illinois Highway 255. Next, take Exit 19 and go south on Humbert Road then make a right onto Tolle Lane. Then take a left onto U.S. Highway 67 then a right onto Stamper Lane and look for the park entrance on the right. The maze is towards the back of the park.

ADDRESS

Robert E Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey, IL.

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