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
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. (
Degraw St.
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! (
The Fieldhouse at
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. (
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,
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. (
Powerplay: In
addition to debuting as
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. (
718-369-9880, powerplaykids.com).
