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Bouldering Project - Poplar
4.5 ★★★★★ 746 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Seattle, Washington
Big, modern rock-climbing gym with frequently redesigned routes, plus a fitness center & cafe.
Plan your visit
- 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
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and hang out between climbs
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (206) 299-2300
- Website boulderingproject.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
What's inside
“Awesome variety of bouldering for all ages, good sized gym/fitness area, yoga classes, cafe, WiFi, clean and not too crowded even on weekends.”
“Lots of features, but not presumptuous, family friendly, yoga options, touch too pricy for a 62 year old inclusive Ed para educator, but I would attend any function here.”
What climbers say again and again
“Lots of features, but not presumptuous, family friendly, yoga options, touch too pricy for a 62 year old inclusive Ed para educator, but I would attend any function here.”
“The staff are very friendly and are always happy to help with any issues that might pop up with an account.”
“Awesome variety of bouldering for all ages, good sized gym/fitness area, yoga classes, cafe, WiFi, clean and not too crowded even on weekends.”
“Lots of features, but not presumptuous, family friendly, yoga options, touch too pricy for a 62 year old inclusive Ed para educator, but I would attend any function here.”
From the reviews
Even though I don’t live in Seattle this has been my absolute favorite bouldering gym ever - and I’ve been to many. Large bouldering areas, great exercise room and areas, yoga, campus training, even a climbing treadmill!
The workers here were super nice and informative about the space and it was such a wonderful experience. One of the best climbing gyms that I have seen for just bouldering. The routes were readable and they are doing super well with social distancing.
Visited the gym during this international bouldering day, so the entrance was free. Overall, it's a great gym. The place itself is enormous with multiple bouldering halls upstairs and downstairs, as well as a gigantic workout area downstairs. There were a bunch of people there and they had a few events going on.
I’ve been going here since moving to Seattle and recently signed up for a membership. Overall the locations are pretty good with a large amount of routes that are updated often. The routes span all difficulty levels and have something for everyone, and I enjoy the creativity of the routes.
Birthday parties at Bouldering Project - Poplar
Bouldering Project - Poplar 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 Bouldering Project - Poplar
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Bouldering Project - Poplar — 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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