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Central Rock Gym - Chelsea
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Climbing gym in New York, New York
Indoor climbing destination also offering yoga & fitness classes.
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
- Auto-belays mentioned here — clip in and climb ropes solo, no partner needed
- 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 (646) 590-2500
- Website centralrockgym.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
What's inside
“I went here with a friend for my first bouldering experience and it was so much fun and challenging.”
“Twi choices: auto belay and bouldering.”
“Good amount of slab/vert and a lotta steep (gotta go to CRG Manhattan for the biggest 60° cave in NYC though), plus an adjustable Tension Board 2.”
What climbers say again and again
“Very clean gym and a nice friendly vibe.”
“The route setting is diverse, consistently offering new, challenging, and fun climbs.”
“All levels - beginner to V10(ish) Workout space, training walls, ping pong table [Chelsea only] Chill staff - it’s a climbing gym!”
“Twi choices: auto belay and bouldering.”
“Staff are super friendly and happy to help (just gotta ask if you need something!”
From the reviews
My favorite bouldering facility, incredible setting (A+ hold selection), and a fantastic community. Good amount of slab/vert and a lotta steep (gotta go to CRG Manhattan for the biggest 60° cave in NYC though), plus an adjustable Tension Board 2.
Excellent new bouldering spot in West Chelsea. Variety of problems, and also a solid fitness area for deadlifts / squats / bench / pull-up training. Gym is very clean and smells nice. Friendly staff too!
Great new rock climbing gym. They have two locations now in Manhattan and your membership will work at both! Just note that there's no top roping at the Chelsea location.
Hands down my favorite gym in NY so far. One thing that sets them apart is that shoes are provided with your day pass, and all the chalk is in communal bins so you don't have to worry about renting a chalk bag or bringing it with you.
Birthday parties at Central Rock Gym - Chelsea
Central Rock Gym - Chelsea 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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