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The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights
4.4 ★★★★☆ 209 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Fairview Heights, Illinois
Large community center with an indoor pool, climbing area, gym, and basketball and pickleball courts.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $25 — 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
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Ages 0–18 — 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 (618) 489-2040
- Website parksandrecfh.com
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
What climbers say again and again
“The facility is very clean and the staff members are kind and helpful at all times.”
“First time been there nice place didn't know it had an indoor pool area.”
“The staff is friendly and encouraging.”
From the reviews
My family and I have been members since the opening. We love the prices for the total amount of value we get. My wife loves to take the kids to the year round swimming and mini indoor water park. I love it for the workout area and basketball court.
The place is great. Pool is always open to everyone even with classes going on membership prices for a family of 5 breaks down to about $12 a month per person so much for the whole family
I planned to apply for membership a few days ago. Because I like to pay with a specific credit card, but I only have Apple Pay. I was unable to complete the application on the same day. But I had a great experience with Diana! She was very patient and helpful!! Other staff was very friendly too.
Had a great time at Clip N’ Climb at The REC in Fairview Heights! The facility was super clean, beginner-friendly, and safe. Shoutout to Simon for being incredibly helpful and encouraging. I’ll definitely be back!
Birthday parties at The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights
The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights 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.
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