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Climb UPton
4.6 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Arlington, Virginia
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $39.99 — 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
- Ages 0–8 — the gym's own stated range
- 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 (703) 534-3437
- Website novaparks.com
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
What climbers say again and again
“There are a couple places to reserve (on their website) for birthday parties or large groups.”
“The staff is helpful, and keep it fun while also keeping it safe.”
From the reviews
Was really pleased with our experience here! Was worried it would only be fun for kids, but went with a group of four adults and had a lot of fun. Definitely challenging, and the free fall jump is a little scary, but the floating picnic table and zip lines are all a blast.
Had a great birthday here for 4 teenage boys (12-13 years old) - with varying level of difficulty and challenges. Some were afraid of heights, but still pushed through and others got stuck, but with the help of staff were able to overcome the challenges of some of the obstacles.
great place. One big downside is lack of onsite bathroom. Because of that, staff should really make it clear that anyone needing to use the bathroom should do it before the clock starts ticking (that is, before the safety brief). Instead, they ask about bathroom after the safety brief, but before harnessing.
Climb Upton was a great place for a birthday party. The kids received instructions that kept them safe. There are an incredible number of different climbing options and three different heights to play on. There are good locations for parents to take pictures from.
Birthday parties at Climb UPton
Climb UPton 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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