City Climb Gym

Love City Climb!! It is a great spot. The boulder walls may look smaller, but there is an abundance of routes and they are set extremely well. Staff and People climbing are just the best as well!

There are two types of climbing gyms: huge warehouses that charge $90 a month for 60ft lead walls, robust cardio/weight equipment, and a constant rotation of birthday parties; and small outfits charging $50 a month for bouldering, a few weights, and some toprope. This is the latter—which is fine except that it looks like the former from the outside—plus some 40ft lead walls and minus a full set of weights and a squat rack.City Climb focuses on technical, roundabout routes over dynos, length, and strength. They rate a bit hard on the V0-V1s and about even through V5s (can't climb anything above that). The hours could start a bit earlier, the routes could change a bit more often, but it's a centrally located gym with a nice staff and a broad clientele.

City Climb has been my home gym for two years now and it's always been a home away from home for me! Management has handled the varying situation of the COVID-19 pandemic VERY well and I've felt very safe climbing here since its reopening - Masks and social distancing policies are enforced, and they even have a tracker on their website (cityclimbgym.com) so that you can check how busy the facility is before you decide to go! The routes at City Climb are always changing so I never get bored, and they always present unique challenges to a growing climber like myself

City Climb Gym is amazing! You can expect to be welcomed into this gym by kind and caring individuals (staff and members) that are extremely encouraging to one another and always happy to lend a helping hand. Climbing is such a good form of exercise, and this gym has a great community. It is truly a hidden gem in New Haven. Also, City Climb Gym is doing their part to follow all COVID guidelines to ensure a safe environment in the gym. Definitely worth checking out!

City Climb epitomizes close-knit climbing community. Every time I walk through the door, I can expect to see familiar, friendly faces throughout the gym. I started climbing at City Climb as a complete beginner and fellow members and staff alike have pushed me to become a better climber. The route setting here is unique and full of personality with something challenging for climbers of all levels. This is a great gym to start climbing or to work on your skills if you're already an experienced climber!

City climb is one of the best climbing gyms I’ve been to! The routes are constantly changing up so you’ll always have new routes to try out! The staff are super friendly and the community at city climb is the ABSOLUTE BEST! when you come to city climb make sure you talk to the members around you and build some friendships when you’re climbing!! The vibes in this gym are always so positive no matter what! This gym is perfect for new climbers and experienced climbers of all levels!!

This is a New Haven gem for anyone looking for an authentic rock climbing experience indoors. The staff is amazing! Always encouraging and supportive no matter what your level of climbing is. I am a beginner and found the staff and other climbers to be so welcoming it was more like a community vibe rather than a competitive gym type atmosphere. Love, love, love this place!!

Clean, professional laid back gym!

Horrible management... don’t join this gym.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely a great and fun workout. It was our first time climbing and we enjoyed it!