Spiderman’s not the only one who
gets to defy gravity! Check out these great places to rock climb indoors.
Brooklyn Boulders
Families can scale the Brooklyn Bridge (well, a slightly
smaller version of it) at Brooklyn
Boulders. The facility is fun and contemporary, adorned with neon climbing
pegs and brightly-colored murals. BKB boasts over 10,000 square feet of
climbable terrain and custom flooring that feels firm to walk on and soft to
fall on. (575
Degraw St., Brooklyn, 347-834-9066, brooklynboulders.com/index.html)
Manhattan Plaza Health Club: With more than 60
climbing routes that are redesigned monthly and a 40 foot cave, there are numerous
ways to challenge yourself at Manhattan Plaza
Health Club’s Climbing Gym. Stop by for a workshop or plan a birthday
party! (482 W 43rd Street, 212.563.7001, mphc.com).
The Fieldhouse at Chelsea Piers: There’s
something for every adventurer at the Fieldhouse
at Chelsea Piers! The Fieldhouse’s 23-foot climbing wall accommodates child,
teen and adult climbers. They offer youth and adult sessions. (23rd St. and Hudson River Park, between Piers 61 & 62,
212-336-6500, chelseapiers.com).
Aviator Sports Complex:
Fly high at an Aviator
Sports Complex class or open climb! After they’ve mastered the complex’s
35-foot wall, kids and adults can soar with the facility’s euro bungee. (Floyd
Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave,
Brooklyn, 718-758-7500, aviatorsports.com).
The Sports Club/LA: At
the Sports
Club/LA, kids can hit the rocks during For
Kids Only Family Days, and grown-ups can use the club’s climbing wall to
spice up their cardio workout routine. (330 East 61st St, 212-355-5100, thesportsclubla.com).
Powerplay: In
addition to debuting as Brooklyn’s first
indoor climbing venue, Powerplay
strives to give climbers at all skill-levels “real rock experience,” with a
design that mimics the contour and textures of nature. The facility also
features a special junior wall for children ages 4 to 6. (432 3rd Ave, Brooklyn,
718-369-9880, powerplaykids.com).
