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Phoenix Rock Gym
4.7 ★★★★★ 863 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Tempe, Arizona
Indoor rock-climbing gym offering a variety of routes and training for beginners.
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
- Ages 0–12 — 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 (480) 921-8322
- Website phoenixrockgym.com
Hours
| Monday | 3–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–10 PM |
| Thursday | 3–10 PM |
| Friday | 3–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–7 PM |
What's inside
“Bouldering, rope climbing, lead climbing, even a pull-up bar so you can flex on your rest breaks or cry in between sets.”
“I do wish there was more bouldering, but definitely come here if you like to top rope.”
“The facility features tall walls (30 ft or more) with many routes for top-rope and lead climbers, making it both challenging and fun.”
“The Phoenix Rock Gym is a Tempe-based business that I visited, with a large group, for a youth program in January 2025.”
What climbers say again and again
“The first time I started to climb up the rock wall at the Phoeniz Rock Gym, I was scared that I was going to fall.”
“My orientation was smooth, equipment rental was straightforward, and the staff were helpful without being overbearing.”
“have been wanting to try this for SO long but was anxious about going- staff was extremely welcoming and made me feel like i was a long-term member despite just walking in.”
From the reviews
It was our first visit because my daughter said she wanted to try climbing. The facility was really large and had many climbing zones with various levels of difficulty. The indoor space was full of people climbing, and it looked really cool.
Awesome, awesome place to go to. I went there and it was my first time doing any sort of rock climbing at all. The staff were super helpful and it was easier to learn the basics than I thought it would be. It’s a very cool environment with tons of space. I recommend it for sure and am looking forward to going back
On Dec 26th 2024 I took my sister, and my 2 nieces to this rock gym for some fun. My 10 yoa niece Emily had so much fun she did her Xmas essay about it. Thank you for the great experience!! 5 stars! Best Place Ever! Have you ever been rock climbing?
I was initially hesitant to join the Phoenix Rock Gym, fearing that it might be filled with seasoned climbers who would make newcomers feel out of place. However, my experience was quite the opposite. The staff was incredibly welcoming, and even a regular member took the time to introduce themselves and offer advice.
Birthday parties at Phoenix Rock Gym
Phoenix Rock Gym 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 Phoenix Rock Gym
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Phoenix Rock Gym — 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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