First Ascent Humboldt Park

I’ve been a member of First Ascent for almost two years now, with a massive break in the middle and it’s been a wonderful experience to return after a year away. The staff are nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. All safety protocols are in place and people are universally following the rules. It feels safe and I’ve met some nice people while climbing at both the Humboldt Park and the Avondale locations. It’s been amazing to be back on the wall and I’ve been telling everyone how positive the experience has been.

I love this gym! I've been climbing at First Ascent for a year a half, and the Humboldt location has been my favorite for almost a year now. It's all bouldering, no roped climbing. It's huge, with lots of natural light, and airy -- one wall is all garage-door-type windows that they open in the summer. The fitness area is small but rarely crowded. It is right in front of the climbing walls, so not as separated as the fitness areas at the Uptown or Avondale locations.

This is my favorite of the First Ascent gyms. It has a large workout area but mainly it is just less busy than Avondale and Block37.It has a variety of routes. It tends to feel a bit easier than some of the other gyms due to to fewer overhang areas but there is a variety of routes available for climbers of all skill levels.For Covid and generally, there is a lot of space to climb and space out. The most popular routes are usually busy but overall there can be a lot of room. I think the workout area though usually busy is a lot easier to get a space to workout in than at the other gyms.Love the staff as well! Friendly and great music

The walls are huge with lots of features. Route setting was great. Huge scatter wall and moon board that isn't too low to the ground. Large fitness center with plenty of hangboards + campus boards. Highly recommend it for all levels.This was a home bouldering gym for years before I left the area. After being away and visiting other gyms, it's definitely made me realize what a great gym FA Humboldt Park is!

Great space for bouldering! The staff is fantastic and there are So many routes! There is a challenge for anyone of any skill level and is all around a lot of fun. The lifting area is a little small, but has everything you need for a good workout.

I absolutely love Humboldt Park First Ascent. Amazing staff and incredible climbers! The staff is so accommodating, friendly, and understanding and the gym is always clean. It's 100% bouldering walls, but that's my favorite style.

This was my visit to First Ascent and I have to say it was quite memorable. I went along with some friends, who are members, who used their guest pass for me so I didn't have to pay anything to get in. Also, since it was my first time here, my shoe rental was free. The process of being a first-timer was seamless; the waivers can be filled out online (I completed them on the car ride there) and the orientation video was short but very informative for someone with no climbing/bouldering experience. I have not been very active over the last year and do not have a lot of strength but found the beginner routes both doable and challenging. My hands and forearms hurt but I still wanted to conquer more routes and didn't want to leave. The facility is also very clean, the staff are friendly, the routes are challenging and unique, and everyone seemed respectful of the other climbers. I no longer live in the city so commuting to/from First Ascent would be a challenge for me but I'm strongly considering becoming a member.

Friendly employees, great facilities at a good price. They're working very hard to keep the facilities clean and safe

Cool place, not too many people, decent amount of gym equipment. Great!!

This place has plenty of gym amenities like yoga and treadmills and the facility seems clean and well-managed, but I wish they had one beginner's wall.