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University of Northern Iowa: Wellness & Recreation Services
4.6 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Cedar Falls, Iowa
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
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (319) 273-6275
- Website recreation.uni.edu
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–10 PM |
From the reviews
Booked my sons birthday party here & it was fantastic. You get the whole pool to yourself/party guests, lifeguards & at a great cost. Will definitely be booking all future pool parties here.
We booked the wellness center for a community youth event and it was great! The pool and climbing wall are always a huge hit, and there are so many other great activity options (i.e. basketball, volleyball, ping pong). The staff is very friendly and helpful!
Birthday parties at University of Northern Iowa: Wellness & Recreation Services
University of Northern Iowa: Wellness & Recreation Services 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 University of Northern Iowa: Wellness & Recreation Services
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at University of Northern Iowa: Wellness & Recreation Services — 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.