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Climb So iLL at the Power Plant
4.7 ★★★★★ 562 Google reviews · Climbing gym in St. Louis, Missouri
Modern indoor climbing gym in a historic building offering lots of training & recreational options.
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
- Belaying ropes gyms teach belaying or check your certification at the desk; bouldering and auto-belays need no partner and no belay test
- 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 6–12 — 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 (314) 621-1700
- Website climbsoill.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
What's inside
“This location has a bouldering wall, 6 auto belays, and lots of wall space to climb if you already know how to top rope.”
“This location has a bouldering wall, 6 auto belays, and lots of wall space to climb if you already know how to top rope.”
“Staff are kind, day passes / rentals are reasonably priced, overhanging lead wall is sweet, setting is average to above average, place is clean.”
“For a day pass and gear (shoe rental included) Staff has you sign some waivers and explains how the auto belay system works… then just sends you on your way.”
What climbers say again and again
“Staff are kind, day passes / rentals are reasonably priced, overhanging lead wall is sweet, setting is average to above average, place is clean.”
“From the moment you walk in, the vibe is super welcoming—whether you’re a total beginner or experienced climber, you immediately feel like you belong here.”
“For a day pass and gear (shoe rental included) Staff has you sign some waivers and explains how the auto belay system works… then just sends you on your way.”
“Staff was super friendly and helpful and the place had an AMAZING air conditioner so it was very comfortable inside despite the humidity and heat outside.”
From the reviews
Climb So iLL at the Power Plant is an absolutely fantastic rock climbing destination! We visited for an office event and it exceeded all expectations. The place is vibrant, colorful and full of positive energy. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced climber, there’s something for everyone.
Went here around 12 pm on a weekday and it wasn't packed. Took us awhile to figure out where to enter and park. We parked on the street in front of the building. There isn't much parking from what I saw. We have a Groupon for a rental package for two. It included climbing shoes, harness, and chalk pack.
Hands-down one of the coolest places I’ve found near the old City Hospital in St. Louis. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is super welcoming—whether you’re a total beginner or experienced climber, you immediately feel like you belong here.
This place is great! The staff are super cool. If you're apprehensive about rock climbing, you'll have a great experience here. They'll give you an orientation to the different wall types as well as some tips to make your climbing a little easier.
Birthday parties at Climb So iLL at the Power Plant
Climb So iLL at the Power Plant 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 Climb So iLL at the Power Plant
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Climb So iLL at the Power Plant — 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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