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The Block
4.5 ★★★★★ 352 Google reviews · Climbing gym in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Clean establishment for parties, featuring an arcade, trampolines and climbing walls.
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
- Auto-belays mentioned here — clip in and climb ropes solo, no partner needed
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Ages families visit with kids 1–4, going by reviews
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and hang out between climbs
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (336) 818-1889
- Website theblockwilkes.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 1–7 PM |
What climbers say again and again
“The bathrooms were clean 👍🏼👍🏼 They could use a cue ball and new sticks.”
“I would probably have a birthday party there.”
“I brought my 4 year old and 2 year old here for the first time on Thursday and honestly I had just as much fun as they did.”
“The other staff were kind and helpful too :) The pizza was really good, with a thick crust and not greasy like other party pizza places.”
From the reviews
I brought my 4 year old and 2 year old here for the first time on Thursday and honestly I had just as much fun as they did. Having 2 small children makes it difficult to go anywhere without stress, but this place is perfect.
We love this place so much. Over the summer, it became our go-to place to be and now we’re enjoying it at least twice a week. Safe facility, tons of fun games and activities for all ages/abilities, and the sweetest staff that will actually interact with the kids which I love.
Fantastic place for the kids of Wilkes to hang out! Great for families, parties, or just to come have fun. Trampolines, foam pits, ninja course, arcade, roller skating, food, and fun! It was also the perfect idea for a hang out spot for highschool prom goers. Very impressive addition to the area.
I searched for fun places for kids. Found this place. The Block. We got there as it opened at 1pm. I live out of town in a small town so my daughter had been wanting to go someplace like this she had been to ones in the city around Charlotte before. We got there the staff were helpful.
Birthday parties at The Block
The Block 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 The Block
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at The Block — 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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