Central Rock Manhattan

Great bouldering facility. Some, but not a lot of top roping. Very welcoming and helpful staff.

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Nice place and service !always specious and clean. leg extender is wow

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Very nice facility. Plenty of variety in terms of bouldering problems and they provide free chalk in bins around the gym which is something I have not seen in NYC. Not sure how old the gym is, but looks pretty new and the staff is very friendly. Only con for me is that compared to other gyms in NYC, this gym is a little pricey ($33/day pass) for being a primarily bouldering gym. They do have a very limited top rope section but other gyms have comparable prices (few dollars cheaper) and offer a lot more top rope and lead. I guess it is in Hell's Kitchen so it can't be helped. Overall, worth an experience if you're a climber More...

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Bought a day pass for Central Rock Gym on a Tuesday evening. It's pretty small compared to other rock climbing gyms I've been to, but it does have both top roping and bouldering. I signed the usual waivers and paid for admission/rentals at the front desk, and went straight downstairs to the climbing area. The top rope area is small. There are two auto belays. The set paths weren't too difficult. The bouldering area is a little bigger, and it shares the area with a large power rack. Didn't see enough weights to get a decent powerlifting workout in, but people were using it to warm up. The problems in the bouldering area have a good degree of varying difficulty.The staff is friendly and helpful, but the price is a bit high for such a small gym. But then it is in Manhattan. More...

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The gym is super clean, setting is varied and interesting, community is fun, and staff is friendly and helpful. I climb there as well as my two boys. The breakfast club on weekend mornings is a great low-commitment introduction to climbing for kids and they can transition to recreational and competition teams if they catch the climbing bug. The instruction for both kids and adults is top-notch whether group classes or privates. We have learned a ton from the thoughtful staff. I also love that they have adult-only hours so I can enjoy some climbing time without my kids! Great bouldering gym! More...

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Incredible staff. Super difficult bouldering. Communal chalk. Thursday night Adaptive Climbing Sessions. Perfection.

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Went here on a Sunday with my boyfriend for the one hour staff balay. Neither one of us are experienced rock climbers but staff member Oliver not only explained everything to us with knowledge and experience but he also made sure we had a great time! we had a lot of fun and would definitely come back. The facility was clean and spacious and not too crowded. More...

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They have child-free hours - AMAZING!!

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Bellissima palestra! Pulita, ordinata! Bellissima tracciatura sia lead che Boulder e ottima area allenamento Bravissimi

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My son and I are in town for a short visit and decide to try out a climb gym for fun.  The people there are friendly and showed us a tour plus demonstrated how to fall correctly.  We did a day pass and had a great time.  The bouldering wall is well designed and marked with level and color coded.  The gym is clean and air circulation is great.  The lockers are easy to use and brand new.  I would come back again during my next visit to figure out more challenging climbs.  Highly recommended! More...

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Huge bouldering area, creative setting, clean facility. Very well run gym!

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I have been a member for 3 months and love it. Huge bouldering area with all sorts of different walls - cave, overhang, slab, etc. The setting is very creative with lots of different hold types, and I like that the walls are not overly cluttered with overlapping problems. Problems are color coded and start and end holds are clearly labeled. New problems go up on a different section of the wall every week or so, with problems staying up typically around 1-2 months before reset. The facility itself is bright & clean, with changing rooms available (though no showers), keyless lockers, and a workout area with pullup bars, hangboard, weights, etc. They offer free chalk in big vats as well as foam rollers, yoga mats, etc. There's also a small toprope area but this is definitely a bouldering focused gym. The staff run a pretty tight ship and do a good job supervising kids (preventing them from running around the bouldering area, etc.) I also like that the gym has no-kids climbing hours, though my only (minor) complaint is that they are not always strictly enforced, especially on weekend afternoons.The environment is very chill and not intimidating at all - good mix of different ability levels, balanced gender ratio, different body types, and fairly diverse. It's not the kind of place with a bunch of shirtless dudes grunting up walls. I would guess most people here are in the V3-V7 range but on any given day there are a few new people trying climbing for the first time. Very newbie friendly, there are lots of beginner level problems.Overall - super happy with this place and hope it doesn't get too crowded! More...

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I'm from the west coast and on my travels to the city I stopped in for a climb. I love these route setters and I'm kind of jealous they are not at my gym. Super fun routes with very unique problems. I stayed until my hands felt like they'd fall of and my forearms couldn't even do a V1.Worth it! More...

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This gym is an enjoyable experience. Signing up for a membership could not have been easier and the cancellation policy is so respectable it has other gyms in the dark ages. The facilities are clean and the bouldering routes change enough to keep interested. They have rope climbing, but if you are interested in going regularly to the NYC location, you should know it's primarily a bouldering gym. More...

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great people, love the free chalk in the bouldering areas.

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It was a pretty cool experience and the staff were very helpful

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Everything was fun. The climbing levels were good. The climbing area was clean, lockers were clean. Very nice experience.

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I had a wonderful time with my friend here last week who had never been climbing before. From both our unique perspectives, our belayer Oliver catered to us and made the experience so much fun! We highly recommend him. Upon arriving, he was finishing a session with a 5 yr old girl (who could out climb us). It was really nice to see how great he was with the kids and how much they took to him. Wonderful to see someone who can work so well with kids and adults. Excited for our next climb and will be requesting Oliver!-Elizabeth More...

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Did my daughters 7 yr bday party here and I like not have been more happy! They were super helpful and polite and friendly. Def going to start rock climbing here. Great vibes! Keep up the great work team. More...

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My King & I had sooo much fun. Complete beginners, but still enjoyed ourselves. Facilities are super clean which was nice & Sam was great! Parking was a bitch.

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Great staff, awesome climbing challenges for all levels :)

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The bouldering here is fun, plenty of problems and some interesting setting (I was bouldering at the V4/V5 level). The facility was clean, the changing rooms and lockers were nice, etc. The only minus is the top roped climbs: There aren't many, they aren't very tall, and the setting is pretty simplistic, surprising since the boulder setting is so fun. Hardly anybody uses them. I think this might do better to just use the bottom half of the roped wall as extra bouldering space. More...

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Gorgeous indoor space for workout and community. Long overdue in Manhattan.

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The stuff was very friendly and walk me through the safety steps. The place wasn't overcrowded which gave me a chance to practice more. I will definitely come back.

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I’ve climbed there a couple of times while visiting NYC. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Definitely a nice vibe with a good mix of boulderers across all talent levels. Setting is great with a lot of nice problems, again for all levels. Facility is nice and clean which seems to be part of the CRG brand. Really enjoyed myself. More...

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I'm so excited that my boyfriend found this gym nearby our apartment. We went to test the waters Friday night and had so much fun. The people who work there are super nice, friendly and helpful. The gym is clean and you can get free chalk and a free locker to store your things. There are tons of different climbs from beginner to expert so you don't get bored. I love that they have the automatic belay so you don't need to be certified and can rock climb up and come down on your own. It was pretty crowded on Friday night but there was still plenty of climbing space. I just wish it was a little cheaper - $40 for a day pas with all the equipment isn't bad but being that I get tired after like an hour and a half makes it seem a lot (that's on me and my weak muscles though). More...

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Fun place to do a full body workout

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We had so much fun at this gym. The staff is helpful and the space is pretty expansive and clean. I've been to other gyms with a much larger selection of climbing walls. This gym seems to devote more space to bouldering. I wish there were more high walls for climbing but considering the space is in Manhattan, they've done a great job. The pricing structure is also a bit high and seems structured in a way to encourage memberships. I wish it was a bit more geared toward drop ins. More...

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My kids loved it! It was really cool!

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A pretty neat climbing gym in NYC. I went bouldering here with a day pass ($30 and free shoe rentals with a Yelp check-in) and it was a great way to spend a few hours. There are a fair amount of beginner routes scattered around the gym and the other members were very nice and approachable. There are free lockers to put your stuff, free chalk and wifi!They also have a separate wall for rock climbing if you wanted to do that too. Overall, I had a great experience. More...

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Easily the best bouldering setting in the city, and that’s saying a lot considering the number of gyms around town!

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Awesome climbing gym in NYC! I came as a guest of a friend with a membership and really enjoyed their wide variety of routes. They had a bunch of beginner routes spread out throughout the walls and it was a great workout. Little things I loved: free wifi, free day lockers available, free chalk More...

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I'd never been rock climbing or bouldering, but I am relatively fit and joined a friend whose family has a membership. We had a great time. The space is clean, the staff are mostly friendly, and I got to overcome my fear of heights.I'd most likely only go back only a guest pass unfortunately, as a membership cost prohibitive for me right now, and a drop in + shoe and harness rental sets you back $40 for one visit.Might be a good date idea though! More...

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Very nice new bouldering gym. Staff are friendly and very approachable. Not to be too picky but I did find the day pass somewhat expensive ($30 at time or writing), although in all fairness the facilities are new and clean. Best of all, there’s free chalk!

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Visiting family for the weekend and decide to find a gym to get a climb. Great bouldering focus gym. Small workout area in center with weights, lot of resistance bands to warmup. Problems are set by color. Enjoyed all their V2 tried a few V3, walls aren't as high as I'm used to in a gym but still great. I went when there was a kids camp and it wasn't that crowded. No locks needed on the lockers. Guess it's first come first served but still plenty of cubbies to store your stuff. And major plus free chalk, I had all my gear with me but still a major plus for next time. I'll definitely be back next time I am in town. More...

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Great gym with fun but challenging routes. The gym staff and climers were friendly and encouraging. The facilities were clean and I loved the community chalk bins. This is the first time that I have seen that feature and it is very useful. More...

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Very welcoming gym - got a good deal on Groupon to check it out, and it was totally worth it. If you aren't coming with a partner, they do have two auto-belays with a decent mix of routes in the top rope area. I'm not into bouldering, but they put a LOT of effort into their bouldering wall so if you are into bouldering there are some interesting problems. Also, I appreciated the yoga mats, free weights, and other weightlifting equipment. On the weekends there are lots of kids activities in the gym but even during parties there's room to squeeze in on the top rope wall. Overall I'd say this is much better than I was expecting, and I'll be back. More...

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Incredible staff and facilities! We signed up our 5 year old for Breakfast Club for 2 months. It's worth every penny. The instructors were fun and clear. They are firm about following instructions and rules for safety purposes. We signed up for a family membership and so far it's been worth it! More...

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Wow! Is all I can say. I came tonight with not a clue of how to rock climb but always wanted to try. Allen, was so kind to walk us through how to use and do everything correctly and even gave us some one on one beginner training. We had the most epic time! Such a great, fun way to work out, have some laughs and learn the ropes - I hope to be a professional one day :). Definitely coming back here and 10000% recommend. Thank you so much! More...

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Great addition to the UWS! Very friendly and helpful staff. Facilities are new, clean and welcoming. Come here by yourself, with friends, family, whoever - it'll be fun for everyone. Can easily spend 1-2+ hours here before the soreness settles in. More...

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Such an amazing gym! I had about 2 hours to climb from out of town and was blown away by the routes and setting. Loved how friendly everyone was as well. Sad to leave and hope to visit again some day. More...

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Really good high quality climbing in midtown west. The staff are all quite nice too! They have a couple hang boards, pull-up racks, trx straps, and rings for training.

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Really nice new gym. Good holds on the lower levels since Im a beginner. I went in the middle of the day and had the place to have fun with as I wish. If you’re staying in Manhattan and craving some sending then give this place a shot! More...

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Love this gym! I'm a new climber and the staff has been nothing but helpful and informative. The gym is clean, well managed, provides shoe rentals and free chalk, and has changing rooms and bathrooms stocked with hair ties, combs, deodorant and nail files which I thought was really excellent. They also have an area where you can do pull-ups, stretches, and dips, and they also have a large range of dumbells. Couldn't be happier with this place! More...

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