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Vertical Ventures

4.7 ★★★★★ 962 Google reviews · Climbing gym in St. Petersburg, Florida

Hosts birthday parties

Plan your visit

  • Day pass around $35 — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (727) 304-6290
  • Website verticalventures.com

Hours

Monday 4–10 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–10 PM
Thursday 10 AM–10 PM
Friday 10 AM–12 AM
Saturday 10 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's inside

Walls and programs at Vertical Ventures, confirmed by climbers' own reviews.

🪨 Bouldering Gyms 6 mentions

“Not only does it have great climbing options, like auto-belay and all the normal buddy belay stuff, but a fun bouldering area and lots of hang out zones.”

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⚙️ Auto-Belay Gyms 4 mentions

“Not only does it have great climbing options, like auto-belay and all the normal buddy belay stuff, but a fun bouldering area and lots of hang out zones.”

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🧘 Climbing + Yoga & Fitness 2 mentions

“Vertical Ventures is an outstanding indoor climbing gym on top of that they offer yoga tailored for climbers.”

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What climbers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 962 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“Everyone was so nice the entire place is very clean.”

🧘 yoga & fitness included 2 mentions

“Vertical Ventures is an outstanding indoor climbing gym on top of that they offer yoga tailored for climbers.”

🔰 beginner friendly 7 mentions

“I visited for the first time and was absolutely blown away by the energy, professionalism, and kindness of the staff.”

⚙️ auto-belays for solo climbers 4 mentions

“Not only does it have great climbing options, like auto-belay and all the normal buddy belay stuff, but a fun bouldering area and lots of hang out zones.”

😊 friendly staff 4 mentions

“Excellent venue for birthday parties, it includes a private celebration room with super friendly staff to help set up, and plenty of staff to assist on the ropes.”

From the reviews

Climbing here is a blast, it always makes me want to come back more. My favorite part is the bouldering but the auto place a lot of fun as well. The gym overall is very big and well kept up! I will definitely be coming back again. Lead rope area is also very spacious sound looks like a blast.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jun 2022

We had such a great experience at Vertical Ventures! Atticus and Kailey were both amazing. They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and provided outstanding customer service from the moment we arrived.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Jun 2026

Had a good visit here. Sophia was very helpful with getting us all started and we were able to have a good time there. It was a little busy but after a short wait for the auto belays we were able to climb. It's a large place with plenty of walls and a large bouldering area.

★★★★☆ — Rob, Dec 2025

First time here, It's a fun place to workout and be social, climbers community are nice.they have a regular gym in the back but mostly wall climbs and vertical climbs with harnesses. Also programmable LED climb wall. $30 per person, there are group deals for 4 or more. And you can eat and drink there. Kids friendly.

★★★★★ — Paul, Nov 2025

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Birthday parties at Vertical Ventures

Vertical Ventures hosts birthday parties, going by their listing and visitor reviews. 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.

Check party info on their site

Where to find Vertical Ventures

116 18th St S, St. Petersburg, FL33712

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and climber reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.