Never climbed before? Even better! At Central Rock Gym, we genuinely love seeing new faces walk through the door. Our staff is always around to answer questions, point you to the right wall for your level, and make sure your first experience feels less “what did I get myself into” and more “when can I come back?” No judgment, no jargon, just a welcoming community excited to share the sport they love.
Buy a Day Pass
Now available online! A Day Pass at CRG includes everything you need to have a great time:
- Access to all amenities – climbing walls, training areas, and workout spaces.
- Equipment rentals available
- No experience necessary — we love new climbers at CRG! Our staff is here to help you get started
Perfect for first-timers, out-of-town climbers, families looking for a fun way to spend the day or anyone looking for an activity. Just show up, climb, and have a blast.
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Prepare For Your Visit
Yes all spectators and participants must complete forms prior to checking into the facility. All forms can be completed HERE.
No experience is needed. Our indoor rock climbing gyms offer beginner-friendly routes and bouldering problems, plus staff support to help you get started. For those with no prior climbing experience, we recommend trying Bouldering or Auto Belaying or checking out our Intro to Climbing classes and Climb with an Instructor sessions!
Many of our locations offer Climb with an Instructor where you are paired with a staff member who will guide you during your time in the gym and customize the experience to your goals. During this one-hour session, a trained staff member will guide you through the facility, manage the ropes for you (at facilities which offer rope climbing), recommend climbs, and provide personalized climbing tips.
Book this session in advance and online at the location which you plan to visit.
Exact types of climbing and instruction may depend on the location. Check your local CRG’s website to confirm and book classes or explore the types of climbing offered at that location.
Wear something that you are comfortable moving around in. We suggest flexible pants and something that is not too baggy. It is recommended that you wear shorts or pants that do not need a belt. Think: Phys. Ed. Class. We have all of the gear you need for climbing, so no need to worry about that part! Just make sure you bring socks to wear with our rental shoes.
We provide all the gear needed to climb but also encourage you to bring your own, if you’ve got it! We’ll get you fitted for the right pair of climbing shoes and provide a harness if needed as part of our rental gear package.
We do require that appropriate footwear and equipment be used, but if you have your own climbing shoes and harness (with a fabric belay loop, in good condition, and no older than the manufacturer’s guidelines) you are welcome to use them!
Most first-time visits last 1-2 hours, but you’re welcome to stay as long as you would like with a Day Pass. Many of our locations have a lot more than just climbing to offer, so be sure to check out our fitness spaces and lounge areas. Many CRG also offer games such as ping pong, foosball, and more!
Many locations offer auto belays that you can use on your first visit — no experience or certification needed. Auto belays are a great way to get on the wall, build confidence, and explore the gym at your own pace (where available). If you want to climb with ropes, you should take the Learn the Ropes class, which comes with a Day Pass.
Not all locations offer auto belay or rope climbing. Confirm the amenities offered at your location here.
If you are climbing at the Manhattan/Riverside location, auto belay reservations are required at certain times.
To climb with a partner using ropes, you’ll need to be belay certified. Our Learn the Ropes class teaches you everything you need to know: how to manage the rope, communicate with your partner, and climb together. On your next visit, you can take a certification test to get approved. Best of all, a Day Pass is included with your Learn the Ropes registration, so you can stay and play!