Ohio Rock Climbing Walls & Climbing Gyms
Directory of Rock Climbing Walls and Climbing Gyms Located in Ohio.
Akron
University of Akron Student Rec and Wellness Center Climbing Wall
The Climbing Wall is available, during open hours, to all currently enrolled University of Akron students and Student Recreation and Wellness Center members who are 18 years of age or older.
Ash
Climbing Wall at the Blue Ash Recreation Center
Blue Ash Recreation Center features 1,400 square feet of climbing space that is 30 feet tall. Top rope (and lead climbing routes) with 5 stations and bouldering (unharnessed climbing).
Ashland
Ashland University Climbing Wall
The Climbing Wall, built by Entre Prise, Inc., consists of a 12’ bouldering wall and five 24’ top rope courses to accommodate multiple users of every ability. The “naturals” in the wall actually let the climber use the wall to climb instead of simply using standard climbing holds. To vary the texture, difficulty, and diversity of the routes, our holds come from numerous manufacturing companies and routes are changed as often as possible.
Athens
Outdoor Pursuits Indoor Climbing Wall
The Outdoor Pursuits Indoor climbing wall is located in the lobby of the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center. The wall is double sided and 36 feet tall by 13 feet wide, offering approximately 936 square feet of climbing area. The climbing wall is a state-of-the art design that combines integrate synthentic rock with more than 400 potential hand and foot holds.
Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University Climbing Wall
The climbing wall is a highlight of the Student Recreation Center, at 35 feet tall, opportunities are offered for novice, intermediate, and advanced climbers. The climbing competition in the spring gives climbers the opportunity to test their skills against others in a friendly competitive event.
Centerville
Washington Township Recreation Center Climbing Wall
The Climbing Wall has seven ropes that can be used to climb routes of varying difficulty. The wall is 24 feet high by 36 feet wide.
Cincinnati
Beechmont Racquet Club
Beechmont Racquet Club features a 36' high climbing wall. Routes have been designed with all skill levels in mind.
(513) 528-5700
lance@beechmontfitness.com
435 Ohio Pike Cincinnati, OH 45255
Cincinnati
Climb Time of Blue Ash
There are two styles of climbing available at Climb Time: top-roping and bouldering. Indoor climbing gym features 15, 30, 45 and 60 degree boulder walls.
Cincinnati
RockQuest Climbing Center
Indoor climbing gym that features approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of climbing surface for beginner, intermediate, and advanced, including: Vertical heights of 18 - 45 ft. (over 4 stories) Routes from 18 ft. to over 80 ft. Roofs, overhangs, cracks, and flakes. Approx. 60 top ropes. Over 5,000 sq. ft. of leadable area. Large bouldering area. Walls built to exceed CWIG standards. 3 "High Ropes" Experiential Based Learning Activities.
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Climbing Wall
The Climbing Wall, built by Nicros, Inc., consists of two, 28' and four, 40' belay bars to accommodate multiple users. The WestCoast Wall offers varied terrain and features that provide a full spectrum of climbing experiences. The "naturals" in the wall give the climber the option to use the wall or the standard climbing holds to navigate routes/problems.
The Bouldering Wall is an expertly carved surface that enables climbers to feel as if they are climbing on natural rock. The climbing and bouldering wall areas total approximately 2,000 square feet of climbing space.
(513) 556-6000
reccenter@uc.edu
University of Cincinnati Campus Recreation Center 2820 Bearcat Way Cincinnati, OH 45221-0017
Columbus
Life Time Fitness Columbus
Fitness club that features an indoor climbing wall.
Columbus
Scioto Audubon Metro Park Climbing Wall
The park has the largest free outdoor climbing wall in the United States available for experienced climbers to enjoy. The three towers and two arches of the main climbing wall reach a height of 35 feet, and extend over 6,100 square feet. Climbers must bring their own gear and equipment, including ropes, and must sign a liability waiver before using the wall for the first time.
(614) 891-0700
info@metroparks.net
www.metroparks.net/parkssciotoaudubon.aspx
395 W, Whittier Street Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus
Tom W. Davis Climbing Center
The Tom W. Davis Climbing Center features two state-of-the-art climbing walls, providing challenges and fun for beginning and experienced climbers alike. All climbing is on a drop-in basis including the main climbing wall, and the ice wall.
(614) 292-7671
recsports@studentlife.osu.edu
855 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, OH 43201
Columbus
Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing
Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing gym features: 4000 sq. ft of varied climbing terrain, Separate lead and bouldering areas, Top ropes 25' high, Lessons from beginner through expert, Complete pro-shop.
(614) 888-8393
alex@verticaladventuresohio.com
www.verticaladventuresohio.com
6295 Busch Blvd. Columbus, OH 43229
Crooksville
Crooksville Recreation Center Climbing Wall
The Crooksville Recreation Center features an indoor Climbing Wall.
Dayton
ORC Indoor Climbing Wall
The indoor climbing facility is FREE for students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a current Wright1 Card. There is a $5.33 daily guest fee; all guests must be accompanied by a current Wright1 Card holder. The gym accompodates both beginner climbers as well as advanced, with routes ranging from 5.4-5.11 and bouldering routes from beginner to advanced.
(937) 775-5019
amy.anslinger@wright.edu
Wright State University 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Dayton
Urban Krag Fock Climbing Center
Urban Krag Fock Climbing Center features 8000 square feet of textured and sculpted vertical terrain with heights ranging from 28 to 56 feet. Gym also has an inclined bouldering wall for both advanced and beginner climbers.
Euclid
Cleveland Rock Gym
Cleveland Rock Gym is an indoor climbing gym located in Euclid, Ohio.
(216) 692-3300
info@clevelandrockgym.com
21200 St. Clair, Building B3 Euclid, OH 44117
Granville
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits has its own Climbing Wall located in Licking County, just outside Granville, Ohio, where they hold weekly Wall Sessions year round. These sessions are a place to practice or learn in an open and social atmosphere.
Kent
Kent State University Climbing Wall
The climbing wall is 35 feet high and has 12 different climbing stations.
Kent State University Kent, OH 44242
Oberlin
Oberlin College Climbing Wall
In the central atrium of Philips Center stands a four-sided, 25-foot pillar with more than 1,000 holds of all shapes and sizes - enough routes for climbers of any ability to challenge themselves and have fun. A 360-square-foot bouldering cave offers additional opportunities to develop strength and climbing skills. Qualified students provide instruction in bouldering, climbing, belaying, and even lead climbing.
Oxford
Miami University Climbing Wall
Indoor climbing gym and bouldering area located at Miami University.
Peninsula
Kendall Cliffs
Kendall Cliffs is a Nicros designed gym that has a combination of textured plywood and “natural” rock surfaces. Indoor gym has 7,000 square feet of climbing surface with a peak height of 35 feet. The most unique feature of the facility is a 35-foot high arch traversing the span of the building. Climbing gym offers top roping and lead climbing to keep even the most advanced climbers challenged. There is also a large rock bouldering cave.
Toledo
University of Toledo Climbing Wall
Indoor climbing gym located at the University of Toledo Climbing Wall.
Vandalia
Vandalia Recreation Center Climbing Wall
The VRC climbing wall is 27 feet tall and is sure to be a challenge for any climber, novice or experienced.
(937) 415-2340
Vandalia Recreation Center 1111 Stonequarry Road Vandalia, OH 45414
Westerville
Westerville Community Center Climbing Wall
Westerville Community Center features an indoor climbing wall.
(614 )901-6500
Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH 43082
Youngstown
Youngstown State University Indoor Rock Climbing Wall
One of the tallest in the state of Ohio at 53’. Program mix will include eight climbing routes and a 46’ rappelling platform. One-third of the lower wall is designed for bouldering opportunities.
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