Illinois

Climbing Gyms

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Algonquin

Life Time Fitness
451 Rolls Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
847-458-6200
Life Time Fitness
The rock wall promotes strength and agility and helps develop communication and teamwork skills. Climbing classes and open climbs and group events are offered.

Arlington Heights

First Ascent Arlington Heights
701 Rohlwing Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 United States
2247357150
First Ascent Arlington Heights
"...world-class climbing gyms with thrilling terrain and climbs set for all ability levels – from new climbers to seasoned experts. Even if you’ve never climbed before, you will be welcomed when you walk into a First Ascent gym."

Batavia

Rockaway Climbing Gym
108 First St., Batavia, Illinois 60510
(708) 879-3636
No website. Bouldering cave has hand/foot jam cracks and inset holds; climbing gyms, a unique aid climbing route.

Belleville

Downtown Belleville YMCA Climbing Gym
200 South Illinois Street, Belleville, Illinois 62220
(618) 233-1243
Downtown Belleville YMCA Climbing Gym
More than a gym! The YMCA strengthens the community by focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Bloomingdale

Lifetime Fitness
455 Scott Drive, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
(630) 582-4100
Lifetime Fitness
The Rock Wall helps develop communication and teamwork skills. Open climbs are on the schedule; see website.

Bloomington

Upper Limits Inc.
1304 W. Washington St, Bloomington, Illinois 61701
309-829-8255
Upper Limits Inc.
+20,000 sq ft of climbing gym surface. Outdoor wall 110 ft. tall with top rope and lead routes. Lighted for night climbing. 120 ft. rappel off the building; take an elevator to the top. Large climbing bouldering cave has multiple levels. Main area has slab, arêtes, roofs, dihedrals, cracks, and the wave wall. The silos are 65 ft. tall.

Bolingbrook

Annerino Center wall
201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
(630) 739-0272
Annerino Center wall
23 ft high custom rock-climbing gym.

Burr Ridge

Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
150 Bridewell Drive, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60521
(630) 230-0011
Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
Rock wall located at the fitness center.

Champaign-Urbana

Stephens Family YMCA Climbing Wall
2501 Fields South Drive, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois 61822
217-359-YMCA (9622)
Stephens Family YMCA Climbing Wall
30 ft. climbing wall. Designed to challenge advanced climbers, but also has fun and interesting routes for the beginner. Routes set frequently. Auto belay and partner belay.

UIUC Activities & Recreation Center Climbing Gym
201 East Peabody Drive, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois 61820
(217) 333-3806
UIUC Activities & Recreation Center Climbing Gym
U of I climbing gym.

Chicago

Brooklyn Boulders Chicago
100 S. Morgan St., Chicago, Illinois 60607
(312) 268-0002
Brooklyn Boulders Chicago
+25,000 sq ft facility offering bouldering and toprope with auto-belay, rappelling, and lead climbing. Climbing training classes, yoga classes, weight room, cardio and fitness equipment. CPT and youth programs, birthday parties, free WiFi and Cafe, locker rooms & showers.

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness
3516 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 564-9815
First Ascent Climbing & Fitness
First Ascent is a locally grown, world class, community-focused climbing gym right here in Chicago. First Ascent is built from the ground up so that we can offer everything an avid climber or fitness adventurer could want: Sport climbing: sustained overhangs, roofs, slabs, and cracks up to 55 ft. tall Bouldering: caves, prows, top outs, and overhangs Training: system boards, campus boards, fitness equipment, yoga studio, and slackline Other amenities: full-service locker rooms, group use space, café, and pro shop

First Ascent Humboldt Park
2950 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
773-697-9743
First Ascent Humboldt Park
This is a bouldering-only gym. Founded and run by a local group of Chicago climbers. Offers a fantastic experience, whether you’re new to climbing or you’ve been climbing for years. Come enjoy incredible climbing terrain with climbs set for all ability levels, a full suite of yoga and fitness classes, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and the instruction you need to climb higher.

Hidden Peak
937 W. Chestnut, Chicago, Illinois 60622
(312) 563-9400
Hidden Peak
2,000 sq. ft. Bouldering climbing

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
211 N Stetson Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
312-856-1111
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
110 ft tall climbing wall. Located in downtown Chicago.

Lakeview Athletic Club
3212 North Broadway, Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773) 529-2024
Lakeview Athletic Club
Approx. 50' tall, 6 ropes. Multiple crack, dihedrals and aretes.

Maggie Daley Park
337 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601
312.552.3000
Maggie Daley Park
This outdoor rock climbing walls is 40 feet high. It is located at the Maggie Daley Park. The surface area is 19,000 square feet. There is a beginner and advanced section and the wall provides bouldering, lead, and top rope. The climbing wall can support up to 100 climbers.

Movement Climbing + Fitness - Lincoln Park
1460 N Dayton St, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 579-4454
Movement Climbing + Fitness - Lincoln Park
43,000 square feet of climbing, yoga, and fitness.

Off Belay Rock Club
1907 N Mendell St 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60647
773-358-2818
Off Belay Rock Club
Bouldering gym for training endurance, technique, and strength. Features challenging features and slanted walls at 44-degree plus a 45 degree Arete, a cave, and slab wall.

XSport Fitness 2
230 W. North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60610
(312) 932-9100
XSport Fitness 2
Rock climbing wall located in fitness facility.

XSport Fitness
819 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605
(312) 294-0500
XSport Fitness
Rock climbing gym located in the State Street Gym.

Des Plaines

Latof YMCA - Adventure Center
300 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
(847) 296-3376
Indoor rock climbing, bouldering and ropes course.

Elgin

The Centre of Elgin
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
(847) 531-7000
The Centre of Elgin
Two vertical sides; one slab, and one slight overhang, beginners can easily ascend up past the second floor balcony. The dimensions measure 28' x 32' with a total of 1165 sq ft; five ropes and two auto belays. The routes are designed for all climbing abilities.

Evanston

Evanston Athletic Club
1723 Benson Ave, Evanston, Illinois 60204
(847) 866-6190
Evanston Athletic Club
A climbing wall and bouldering cave.

Glendale Heights

Vertical Endeavors
246 Windy Point Drive, Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
Vertical Endeavors
45,000 square feet of climbing surface. Offers bouldering areas, auto belays, top ropes, and lead climbing. Perfect venue for group events including birthday parties, field trips, lock-ins and slumber parties, scouting events, and corporate team building events.

Homewood

CLIMB ON ROCK GYM
18120 Harwood Avenue, Homewood, IL, 60430
708-798-9994
CLIMB ON ROCK GYM
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, Climb On has something for everyone and every age. 20 top ropes on 11 walls and 2 auto belay. 50 routes in the gym at any given time, ranging in difficulty from 5.6 (beginner) to 5.13 (advanced). Routes change on a monthly. 7 dedicated bouldering walls, and you can boulder throughout the gym. 9 walls.

Normal

The Proving Ground Bouldering Gym
1503 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761
309-808-0309
The Proving Ground Bouldering Gym
"Where community and climbing meet", TPG opened in March, 2019. We feature 130-150 bouldering routes, V B to V 9-11, set on 6500 sq. ft. of highly varied terrain. Heights up to 18 feet. 5 autobelays for beginners and children, kids'/warmup wall, 40 degree Kilter board, workout area, lounge areas, large party room, refreshments, pro shop. 10-15 new routes every week from our talented setters. We can't wait for you to visit us!

Oak Park

FFC Oak Park Health Club
1114 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 383-1114
FFC Oak Park Health Club
Oak Park’s 32-foot climbing wall is open to both Club members and non-members. Classes and birthday parties.

Orland Park

Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
16333 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, Illinois 60467
Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
35 ft climbing gym.

Peoria

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness
927 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 966-0831
First Ascent Climbing & Fitness
REGULAR HOURS Mon-Fri: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Quincy

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
405 Vermont Street, Quincy, Illinois 61107
217-222-KROC
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
26 ft. rock wall, 1 auto belay, 4 manual belays, bouldering area.

Romeoville

Lifetime Fitness
1220 Lakeview Drive, Romeoville, Illinois 60446
(630) 759-9995
Lifetime Fitness
Offers climbing and fitness programs for all interests and skill levels.

Schaumburg

Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
900 East Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 517-7171
Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
Offers many fitness programs to include indoor rock climbing.

Skokie

Lifetime Fitness
5300 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois 60077
(847) 470-8600
Lifetime Fitness
Has locker rooms and full fitness facility. For people desiring to use the climbing wall, a facility orientation will be provided, harness and shoes provided.

Warrenville

Life Time Climb
28141 Diehl Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555
612-7941-2284
Life Time Climb
18,000 Sq feet of climbing wall with all new holds. 21 (35 ft walls) Auto Belay, and 30 (45 ft walls) top rope. Scouts, groups, and birthday parties.

Wrigleyville

Movement Climbing + Fitness - Wrigleyville
1115 W. Addison, Wrigleyville, IL
7737104173
Movement Climbing + Fitness - Wrigleyville
Enormous world-class climbing gym, yoga, and fitness, plus shop with lots of climbing gear including shoes, chalk, apparel, crashpads, etc. **Bouldering only at this location**

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