Come Climb Our Walls!

Beginners are welcome to come and climb - you'll get belayed by the staff.  Experienced climbers come on down and belay your partners.  Eveyone is welcome at Open Climbing Nights.
Cost: $10 per climber

For information, call 240-314-8643 or e-mail climbing@rockvillemd.gov.

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 pm to 9pm

Stay active in the winter months by climbing

If you have a small group and would like to have a custom course please call 240-314-8643 options are available at no extra charge.

Note our new class times below.

Ongoing Classes
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Child/Parent Class (ages 7-12)
7-9 pm, 1st Monday of each month
Children will be taught the basics of climbing, while parents are taught to belay.  This course will provide necessary instruction to allow parents to bring their children to Open Climbing Nights.  All equipment is provided for the course.  Fees: $36/child residents, $40/child non-residents.

Adult Climbing Class (ages 18 & up)
7-9 pm, 3rd Monday of each month
Adults will learn to properly put on a harness, tie into the rope and belay for a partner. You can then use our facilities without the aid of an instructor on our Tuesday Open Nights.  All equipment is provided.  Fees: $20/adult residents, $25/adult non-residents.
  

Party or Group Registration Information

Hours 
Your scheduled event reserves the entire climbing gym for your group. Groups are scheduled Saturday 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m., and Sunday 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Evening hours are available on a limited basis.

Scheduling
We recommend that you book your party 4-6 weeks in advance. To secure your reservation, a $75 deposit is required. The deposit is refundable less $15 administration fee up to 14 days prior to your party date.

Age Requirement
The indoor wall offers challenges for people of all ages and abilities - from beginners to even the most competent and skilled climbers. A group climbing event is ideal for ages 7 and older.

Plan Your Next Party at the City of Rockville Climbing Gym

The City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks encourages groups to come try rock climbing at our unique, indoor facility. We offer a diversity of party packages.

Birthday Parties & Group Adventures
Plan a party with us! Gather up a group of your friends for two hours of fun climbing our walls!

Scout, School, & Youth Groups
Looking for a new and challenging experience? The non-profit party package is designed to meet your group’s needs.

Office Parties & Adult Social Groups
Sign up your office or a group of friends for a climbing party. This is a great team building activity. Age doesn’t matter, just come and have fun!

If you don’t see a package that fits your needs, tell us, and we will design a custom package specifically for your group. Be a part of the experience soon — come challenge yourself today!

Party Packages Prices

Regular Party Party minimum of eight participants with a maximum of 15. Price includes a two-hour reservation, basic instruction, climbing, and all equipment needed to climb. Resident status applies to person booking party. $150 for 8 participants/resident $200 for 8 participants/non-resident $20 for each additional participant Non-Profit Party Party minimum of eight participants with a maximum of 15. Price includes a two-hour reservation, basic instruction, climbing, and all equipment needed to climb. Resident rate applies to organization based in City of Rockville. $125 for 8 participants/resident $175 for 8 participants/non-resident $15 for each additional participant

The Climbing Gym Particpant Agreement and Release Form are available to download in .pdf format:

For information on available dates and times, please call the City of Rockville Recreation and Parks Department at 240-314-8643.

Directions to the Rockville Climbing Gym

We suggest mapping the address; we admit the Gym is a little hard to find.

BY GPS: Use latitude and longitude when using GPS devices to reach the gym. N 39.08759  W 77.12853

BY MAP: 860 Avery Lane, Rockville, MD 20850.  It is located on the grounds of Rockville's Civic Center Park - behind the Mansion.

BY BUS: Start at the Rockville Metro Station, Take bus 45 towards Twinbrook, Get off at the Edmonston Dr stop. Walk through the Civic Center Park. Pass the Theatre, pass the mansion, as your walking down Avery road, behind the mansion look at the low warehouses facing the street, over a set of double doors you will see a tiny sign "climbing gym".

BY Local Directions: From I-270 & Route 28: Take Exit 6/Montgomery Avenue off of I-270. Proceed east on Route 28, cross Route 355 and follow Route 28 east (turns left at first light beyond Route 355). Travel four blocks to Baltimore Road, turn right, go three blocks to Edmonston Drive, turn left and Civic Center Park entrance is immediately on your right. Once inside the park, pass the mansion and continue downhill. Park in the parking lot on the left side of road halfway down the hill. Entrance to the climbing gym is through the door facing the driveway on the side of the Recreation Facilities Building.