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Carla Madison Recreation Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 599 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Denver, Colorado
Rec center featuring a gym with fitness equipment, pools, an outdoor climbing wall & more.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $25 — 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
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (720) 865-5580
- Website denvergov.org
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM |
What's inside
“Weight room can get a little crowded, but it depends on what time you go (and that goes for any gym included the Colorado Athletic Club at four times the price).”
What climbers say again and again
“Clean, a lot of space, well lid :) The hours of the lap swimming are great, see attached schedule.”
“Weight room can get a little crowded, but it depends on what time you go (and that goes for any gym included the Colorado Athletic Club at four times the price).”
“This place simply rocks - is a model how a community recreation center should be - friendly staff, affordable, well-equipped.”
“Someone needs to tell John Martinez that Tim, Jeanette, Cassie, Randy and Daniel always create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who come to Carla Madison.”
From the reviews
Having a dedicated space for queer basketball on Saturdays between 8 and 10 AM has been a game-changer for me and my community. It’s incredibly challenging to feel safe and comfortable playing against men who often use derogatory terms or to spend limited time on the court due to the high level of skill or the long…
Reminds me of Cherokee Trails Rec Center in Centennial and it felt like home! Will be back!:) The showers were clean, the pool was perfect, the slide was super cool and my boys loved it! They want to come back for the pool and basketball courts. I felt very safe.
Really great rec center. I primarily use the pool which is very well kept and usually no wait for a lane. Sometimes competing with the high school teams for lanes can be frustrating but working around their schedule is easy. Bring a lock for your locker if you have one.
Very good recreation center, a lot of classes and activities:) Came here for the pool, and the pool itself is great! Clean, a lot of space, well lid :) The hours of the lap swimming are great, see attached schedule. Parking can be a bit tight… Overall, highly recommended! Thank you
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