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Bay Play
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Oakland, California
Plan your visit
- Gear rental available — the gym mentions rentals; shoes typically run ~$5–8 and a harness is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Ages families visit with kids 3–10, going by reviews
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (510) 740-9280
- Website bayplayoakland.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 2–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–7 PM |
What climbers say again and again
“The staff were kind and professional, the space was clean and well-maintained, and the activities kept the kids busy around for hours.”
“The staff was so attentive and friendly and went over and above to make sure we had a good time and our birthday party was a success.”
“The staff were kind and professional, the space was clean and well-maintained, and the activities kept the kids busy around for hours.”
“The store now has new and amazing items added, with great prices and strong deals after the new owner took over.”
From the reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This indoor playground is fantastic! It’s the perfect spot for my child to burn off energy and have an amazing time. The climbing wall is a highlight—safe, well-maintained, and so much fun. My child couldn’t get enough of it!
We went to a kids birthday party at Bay Play this weekend and it was so fun! There’s so much for kids to do - lots of climbing structures, bounce houses, an arcade, and big slides. The kids were entertained for hours!! Will definitely be back soon.
Took my daughter to Bay Play in Oakland and we had a great time! It’s a clean, well-designed indoor playground with just the right mix of fun and safe. The moment we walked in, the staff was super friendly and welcoming—made us feel right at home. She had an absolute blast.
Bay Play was an excellent choice for our child’s 3rd birthday party. They were very transparent with their pricing from the start, which we really appreciated. While we were there, the staff was exceptionally helpful, friendly, and attentive, making everything run smoothly.
Birthday parties at Bay Play
Bay Play hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
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