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First Ascent Peoria
4.9 ★★★★★ 341 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Peoria, Illinois
Family-friendly facility featuring various climbing routes (some up to 50 ft. high) with boulders.
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
- 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 families visit with kids 3–7, going by reviews
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (309) 966-0831
- Website faclimbing.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
What's inside
“Although the bouldering area was on the smaller side, the routes were challenging enough to keep us entertained for about 2 hours.”
“We are avid rock, climbers, and really wanted to do a lead certification.”
What climbers say again and again
“Staff was friendly and helpful, facility was clean and well kept, other guests were very courteous even though it was a bit crowded when we went.”
“Friendly staff, routes are changed every week so there’s variety even if you get bored, climbs for beginners all the way to advanced climbers.”
“Staff was friendly and helpful, facility was clean and well kept, other guests were very courteous even though it was a bit crowded when we went.”
“From the moment we arrived, the staff demonstrated incredible patience and understanding, creating a welcoming atmosphere that immediately put both of us at ease.”
From the reviews
Just finished my son's first climbing class and am extremely pleased! Top notch climbing facility that also sports a variety of fitness equipment typical of a normal gym (cycling, free weights, rowing, etc.
I am 40 and overweight so as a new hobby, I chose bouldering because it is like solving a puzzle with your whole body. I recommend it to anyone looking for great indoor fun especially during the winter months. Use the Chalk! Great staff and will aid you in your journey.
My boyfriend and I were in town for a couple days visiting his family and we both like to climb, so we looked up First Ascent and went for a chill morning sesh. The facility was near the river front area in a cool warehouse district.
The staff was awesome and they do a great job of educating customers on safety. I had kiddos with me and they made the safety info fun and made sure the kids had a good time.
Birthday parties at First Ascent Peoria
First Ascent Peoria 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 First Ascent Peoria
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at First Ascent Peoria — 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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