Rock climbing is an active, full-body sport that combines movement, problem solving, and fun. At Central Rock Gym, climbing is designed to be accessible for all experience levels.
What Is Rock Climbing?
What's Included
During your visit you can:
- Receive a tour of the facility
- Try beginner-friendly climbs on boulders or auto belays (check your nearby location for amenities)
- Build confidence on the wall at your own pace
- And stay as long as you want!
How it works
- Choose your participating location
- Book your arrival time with promo code CLIMB
- Check in at the front desk on your booked day
- Start climbing and stay as long as you want!
Before your visit
Yes! All visitors must have a Participation Agreement and Facility Orientation filled out. Save time and complete yours here.
Not at all. Central Rock Gym is perfect for first-time climbers. Our team will help you get checked in, fitted with gear, and pointed in the right direction.
Central Rock Gym has locations across the Northeast, Florida, and Georgia. Find your closest location here.
When you purchase your Day Pass, you’ll choose the participating location you’d like to visit.
Some Central Rock Gym locations offer Auto Belays, which are a great way to try climbing on taller walls without needing a climbing partner. You’ll clip into the Auto Belay, climb up, and then be lowered back to the ground when you’re done.
Climbing options vary by location. Some gyms have Auto Belays and taller climbing walls, while others are bouldering-only locations with shorter walls and padded flooring.
Locations with Auto Belays & Bouldering:
- Massachusetts: Hadley, Worcester, Watertown, Stoneham, Randolph
- Connecticut: Glastonbury
- Rhode Island: Warwick
- New York: Manhattan, Troy, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo
- Georgia: Atlanta, Kennesaw
- Florida: Tampa, Fort Myers
Locations with Bouldering Only:
Massachusetts: Cambridge, Harvard Square, Framingham, Fenway Park, North Station
Connecticut: West Hartford
New York: Chelsea
Georgia: Atlanta Bouldering, Midtown
Florida: Orlando, Citrus Park
For a full list of amenities by location, visit the location map.
Nope. You can come solo, with a friend, or with a group. If it’s your first time, bringing a friend can make it even more fun.
Wear comfortable clothes you can move around in. Rental climbing shoes are included, so you don’t need to bring any special gear.
Your Day Pass covers the remainder of our open hours, so you can take your time, try different climbs, and even leave for lunch and come back to finish out the day.
Yes, kids can climb too. Age guidelines and available climbing areas vary by location, so check your location’s details before visiting.
- These locations are for ages 13+ only: Cambridge, Harvard Square, Fenway Park, and North Station
- These locations have some hours for ages 13+ only: Manhattan, Framingham
Yes, this offer is currently open to everyone who books with the promo code CLIMB online!
That happens a lot. If you have fun and want to keep climbing, our staff can walk you through membership options before you leave!
Get $5 Off A Day Pass
Whether you’re looking for a weekend activity, a casual workout, or something different to do with friends, this is an easy way to try climbing without needing experience or gear.