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FA Climbing Station Square
4.9 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Gym specializing in rock-climbing, plus yoga classes, a clean, friendly vibe.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $20 — 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
- 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
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (412) 904-2630
- Website faclimbing.com
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
What's inside
“Great experience as I’ve never rock/boulder climbed before and just happened to stumble across FA while walking around station square.”
“There is also a work out section (free weights, cables etc) as well as a yoga studio.”
What climbers say again and again
“The place was clean, the routes were fun and diverse, the staff were friendly and personable, and the gear I rented was in great shape.”
“There is also a work out section (free weights, cables etc) as well as a yoga studio.”
“My kids loved it and want to go back.”
“Route setters seem fond of crimps so my finger strength will definitely be improving quickly!”
“What really stood out to me was how many well-set routes there were for both beginners and more experienced climbers.”
From the reviews
World class bouldering gym with beautiful and clean walls of every angle. Setting is creative and interesting, and community is really friendly. The training facility and yoga studio are also amazing with a variety of equipment. They validate parking so make sure to bring your ticket in.
Partner and I both got memberships a few weeks ago and have been loving it here! Not sure how long this promotion lasts but since we signed up as a pair the initiation fee was waved. It’s very community based and less competitive than other gyms we have been to.
This was my second time climbing and it was a lot of fun! They even label the difficulty of climbs, and for a new climber like me this was helpful. The staff was incredibly friendly. There is also a work out section (free weights, cables etc) as well as a yoga studio.
I took the day after Father’s Day off work to bring my kids here for the afternoon. This place was MASSIVE! There were challenging wall climbs galore! We had an excellent instructor who gave us an overview of the entire experience.
Birthday parties at FA Climbing Station Square
FA Climbing Station Square 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 FA Climbing Station Square
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at FA Climbing Station Square — 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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