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Bloc Garten
4.8 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Columbus, Ohio
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $9 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental 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
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Ages 0–18 — the gym's own stated range
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (614) 929-6277
- Website 5.life
Hours
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
What's inside
“I’ve climbed at more than a dozen gyms in the last couple years, and this is the most fun I’ve had bouldering in a while!”
What climbers say again and again
“Staff is always so nice and the gym is always well maintained!”
“The setting is quality overall with a good mix of styles and wall shapes.”
“We showed up on a Friday night with 9 - 13/14 year old girls (all beginners).”
“The staff were welcoming and provided a quick tour and explained the different climb routes/levels.”
“The staff were welcoming and provided a quick tour and explained the different climb routes/levels.”
From the reviews
This place is awesome!!! All ranges of wall angles from slab to a rad and very unique 60° overhang feature. Climbs range from VB to V10+. For my first visit me and my climbing friend got to climb for free, rentals included - which we were very very grateful for.
Had THE BEST experience tonight at Bloc Garten. My daughter wanted to celebrate her 14th birthday with her friends Rock climbing. We showed up on a Friday night with 9 - 13/14 year old girls (all beginners). Alexis helped make check in smooth and was so patient with the girls.
A great bouldering gym with helpful, laid-back staff that make you feel welcome every time. My 9 year old takes weekly classes and always looks forward to them, even though she is sometimes the only one in her class. Her coaches are encouraging and give her lots to work on each time.
This gym has a ton of bouldering wall space, ranging from slab to roof overhang. There's competition-style setting in the back and a decent gym area stocked with free weights. Plenty of hangboarding as well. Bathrooms are clean, staff is nice
Birthday parties at Bloc Garten
Bloc Garten 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.
Kids classes & camps at Bloc Garten
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Bloc Garten — climbing classes, school-break camps, or a youth team where kids learn technique from coaches instead of just scrambling around. Program schedules and age groups change each season, so check the current lineup before you plan around one.
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