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Wilson Recreation Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Durham, North Carolina

Campus gym featuring cardio, weight and strength gear as well as group fitness classes. Also on site are rock walls, basketball courts and a pool.

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
  • Today see hours
  • Phone (919) 613-7489
  • Website recreation.duke.edu

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday 9 AM–6 PM

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

Where to find Wilson Recreation Center

330 Towerview Rd, Durham, NC27708

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