First Ascent Humboldt Park is a top-tier rock climbing gym in Chicago, located at 2950 W Grand Ave. With 100% bouldering walls, it offers routes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced climbers. The facility features three full alleys of bouldering, a workout area, yoga classes, and free lockers. The gym's staff are welcoming and highly knowledgeable, creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Community engagement is strong, and the pricing is fair, making it accessible for everyone. The membership benefits include access to sister gyms, ensuring variety and convenience for all climbers.
The gym is kept clean and well-organized, providing a pleasant environment for climbers to challenge themselves. Despite lacking an official parking lot, the area offers ample street parking. The facility also garners praise for its thoughtful route setting, diverse climbs, and technical challenges. However, visitors should be mindful that it can get quite hot inside and the available fitness equipment is somewhat limited. Overall, First Ascent Humboldt Park is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to engage in bouldering and other fitness activities.
Pros:
- Diverse climbing routes.
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
- Clean facilities.
- Free lockers available.
- Intro classes and training videos.
- Wide range of skill levels catered.
- Affordable pricing.
- Great community and welcoming atmosphere.
- Convenient membership options.
- Extra amenities like yoga and fitness equipment.
Cons:
- No official parking lot.
- Can get quite hot inside.
- Limited fitness equipment.
Location / Contact
- Address: 2950 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
- Phone:+1 773-697-9743
- Website:faclimbing.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (110)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.9-star.
This business has 110 reviews.
The address is: 2950 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States .
The contact number is +1 773-697-9743
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Taylor Dodson
4 years ago
Great variety of workout options, including bouldering (no toproping or lead at this location), climbing training area, yoga classes, and a surprising range of weights and machines, including kettlebells. Accessible and useful to beginners as well as seasoned climbers.
Ryan Fiebing
4 years ago
This gym is great! Very spacious and never too crowded. As a new climber it was great to not feel too self conscious on the wall. Also I love the wide variety of music.
Daniel Smith
4 years ago
My favorite FA gym by far. Its very spacious and set incredibly well. The staff are always super friendly, engaging and make me feel very welcomed. The vibe is always set right for sends, especially the eclectic and tasteful music playlists. Lastly, all the recently added plants make it the zen palace it was always meant to be.
Mr. Yonosenada
4 years ago
One of the best places for casual to high-level climbing. The problems are creative and the holds are well maintained. There's a weight room and a "yoga" room. There are programs and classes of different types available. Generally helpful and friendly staff. Well kept and clean for the most part. Free lockers are usually available. Reasonable membership fees with several locations. Highly recommended.
Kaitlyn Kincaid
5 years ago
love this place! boulder problems are always fun and staff is kind. very clean for a climbing gym as well!
Jake Dermer (Do It At Your Desk)
5 years ago
The best purely bouldering gym of the First Ascent locations in terms of the walls and vibe. However, FA Block 37 has the nicest facilities.
Jamie Hanson
5 years ago
I couldn't have asked for a better experience with the intro to bouldering class. The instructor was knowledgeable and the group was great. Really encouraging atmosphere and very nice facility.
Sasha Zurek
5 years ago
Absolutely wonderful place. Setters are fantastic and know how to make it fun and challenging. Difficulty grading is maybe a bit soft, but that's every gym. Staff are friendly. Only reason I don't make this my primary gym is that it's just a bit too far from my home in Aurora to make regular trips to.First Ascent, please open a gym in the western suburbs. I'm a Vertical Endeavors member waiting to switch over. Plenty of abandoned retail and warehouse space to take over...
Alexander IO
5 years ago
The First Ascent gym at Humboldt Park is nothing short of a sanctuary in the city. The lighting at 1400 in the afternoon was spectacular for indoor climbing.The staff was friendly and professional. I appreciate that the orientation video includes poc. Music choice was 🔥.The routes were thoughtfully set and the equipment in the fitness area is intelligently chosen.I appreciate that the membership program is gamified, the points based reward system seems to encourage new climbers. If I lived closer I could definitely see myself becoming a member.
CFX OGeter
6 years ago
Great climbing gym with a lot to boulder. Especially love the arch and the big overhang boulder.