Central Rock Gym in Waltham offers a unique bouldering experience right next to the Mighty Squirrel Brewery. This gym stands out for its welcoming staff, varied routes, and grippy walls which are perfect for climbers of different levels. The atmosphere is friendly, and the community is supportive, often with fun events and contests.
While the facility has its perks, it isn’t without flaws. The gym can get crowded during peak hours, and it is primarily suitable for more advanced climbers. Some reviewers find it overpriced compared to other options, and there's no cardio equipment or space for basic exercises.
Pros:
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Varied and engaging routes
- Great community atmosphere
- Unique collaboration with brewery
- Frequent events and contests
- High-quality climbing walls
- Convenient location
- Good COVID-19 safety practices
- Membership access to all CRG locations
- Supportive for experienced climbers
Cons:
- Overpriced day pass
- Not ideal for beginners
- Limited space for non-climbing exercises
Description
Indoor climbing destination also offering yoga & fitness classes.
Location / Contact
- Address: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd #105, Waltham, MA 02452, United States
- Phone:+1 781-894-0875
- Website:centralrockgym.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (60)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.7-star.
This business has 60 reviews.
The address is: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd #105, Waltham, MA 02452, United States .
The contact number is +1 781-894-0875
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Connor Flanigan
4 years ago
clark leininger
4 years ago
my gold standard
Christian McGunagle
4 years ago
It's cool ya know
Sasha Liang
4 years ago
Nice spot and problems changed out regularly
Liz Washington
4 years ago
Really cool staff and atmosphere.
Charles Lamb
4 years ago
Bouldering with a brewery next door. A match made in heaven.This is a worthy reliever facility for CRG Watertown when you want a quick bouldering burn. The terrain and boulders are decent. The staff is friendly. The facility is clean (as with all CRG facilities). Overall it’s a nice benefit for members to be able to go here.
Liam Callan
4 years ago
Great bouldering facility. Direclty adjacent to a great brewery, a match made in heaven! Buying a membership is absolutely worth it because it gives you access to all of their locations, and even though my 'home gym' is the facility in the North End of Boston proper, we love driving out to Waltham to climb and grab a great brew at mighty squirrel (their mango lassi American IPA is the bomb.)Staff at all locations have been very kind and supportive, and there is a very relaxed non-competitive, supportive atmosphere in all of the gyms.
Mark Lodato
4 years ago
Pretty small. Bouldering only. Some really good boulders in the v7-v9 range. Every v5/6 had the same hold set which was kind of weird but the movement was still good.Didn't visit the Mighty Squirrel next door but I'm guessing that's a good perk. There's only one staff member that can approve the Saturday Send for the beer ticket and of they're not there, you're out of luck so that's kind of a bummer too. Anyway, a good gym to hit on an off weekend
Nathan Treat
4 years ago
I love the Central Rock Gym climbing gyms, and this one is just as good! It is attached to a brewery that flows right into the gym, which creates a really cool atmosphere. It is only bouldering here, but it doesn't leave you wanting. The setters have really made good use of the space, and have created a great spot to climb!
Stormer Santana
4 years ago
Pretty cool CRG. The gym itself is pretty small; I believe actually about 2 feet shorter than the Boston location. I was able to climb all projects VB-V4/5 in about 2 hours.The coolest part of this gym is how it is connected to the Might Squirrel brewery. Full glass wall allows beer drinkers spectate climbers and vice versa. Great collaboration.