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The Climbing Place
4.8 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Kids', adult, and expert climbers of all skill levels frequent this gym for rock walls and bouldering, lead and top rope climbing.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $18 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental available — the gym mentions rentals; shoes typically run ~$5–8 and a harness 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
- Ages families visit with kids 5–10, going by reviews
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (910) 486-9638
- Website theclimbingplace.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's inside
“Very nice staff and great value for a day pass, lots of Bouldering and ropes”
What climbers say again and again
“It was super clean, smelled great and had tons of climbs to do.”
“My 5 and 7 year olds, two that vary wildly in skill and eagerness, both had an amazing time and were given great pointers to make their first time climbing an unforgettable one.”
“Their Family Friendly Staff makes everyone feel properly attended to and comfortable with their climbing knowledge and experience.”
“They have awesome , affordable passes to make climbing an option for rainy day adventures for families.”
From the reviews
The staff are so nice and helpful! This is a great place no matter the weather, season, etc. Even if you are scared of heights, there are still fun things for the kids to do! But adults can have fun climbing too!
Wonderful experience. Clean, safe, affordable and fun. Spent about 3 hours in there with my 10 year old son and his friend. For $18 we got shoe and harness rental for the entire day. They had routes for every experience level. Two kids who have never indoor climbed before had a great time and were busy the entire time.
The Climbing Place was such a fun and welcoming spot! The place felt so homey, with a super-friendly design that made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. The paperwork was a breeze, and I had a blast climbing with my two-year-old and four-year-old.
Great for beginners and kids of all ages. They have awesome , affordable passes to make climbing an option for rainy day adventures for families.
Birthday parties at The Climbing Place
The Climbing Place 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 Climbing Place
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at The Climbing Place — 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.
Adaptive climbing
The Climbing Place is mentioned for adaptive climbing or paraclimbing — sessions, equipment, or coaching that make the walls climbable for people with disabilities. Offerings like this vary a lot gym to gym and schedules change, so call ahead to ask what's available and when the next session runs.
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