★ 5

This nice wall climbing place. Many level of difficulty.we did our first try and really enjoyed

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★ 5

Had a great experience here The bouldering area is large and the top rope climbs are fun and challenging. There's a lot more to do here other than climb as well

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★ 5

Awesome little gym. Fun and challenging routes, laid back and friendly staff and patrons. I showed up alone and several people immediately asked my name and offered to belay me.

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★ 5

The people are very friendly and welcoming. The rates are great! If you are a beginner like we were we walked in for a 30 min belay session, that included the shoes, and with it we could stay as long as we wanted to boulder. The only suggestion I make is that if you plan to walk in get there right as they open, otherwise book a time a day in advance so that you will not have to wait. It filled up quickly after 11.
The summer camp is also awesome. They have a kids club and also a climbing team

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★ 5

Amazing community climbing gym!! I was there only once with a friend but everyone was super welcoming and I loved the routes. I think the coolest gym I’ve been to yet!

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★ 5

Fun place for kids to do. It’s more gear toward older and experienced kids like preteen or teenager.

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★ 5

I’ve been meaning to write this review since July, and I’m excited to finally share my experience! My friends and I planned a trip to New Haven specifically for rock climbing, and our adventure took an unexpected turn. We first visited Rock Spot, only to find out they only offered bouldering at that location, which wasn’t quite what we were looking for. Thankfully, we decided to check out City Climb, and I’m so glad we did!

As inexperienced climbers, we were just hot and confused, but the staff welcomed us with open arms. Our instructor was incredibly kind and made our experience not just fun, but also educational. Rather than just showing us the rock wall and leaving us to figure it out, she took the time to really teach us about rock climbing techniques and safety.

To our surprise, we later learned that our amazing guide was Erin, one of the owners! Erin, if you see this, thank you from the bottom of our hearts you are kicking butt. You made our day unforgettable. We left as not just satisfied climbers, but as new friends. Cheers from Danbury—Nazz, Tim, and Mikael! ALSO THANKS FOR THE ICE POPS !!!

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★ 5

Took my my daughter here on her visit home from college. She liked the boulder climbing a lot.

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★ 5

Love this gym! Great vibes and setting. Also the only indoor rope climbing in New Haven!

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★ 4

Very much a locals gym but they were very friendly to us. A lot of unique experiences. Never have I been to a gym that accepts the lead cards from other gyms. The staff that checked us in just watched us lead climb and that was good enough for her.

Another unique experience was that they lent us chalk (forgot to bring it from WA), QuickDraws, and rope to lead climb with. I’ve never seen this before but the lead routes are set around bolted hangers rather than fixed draws as every other gym does it. It was great to practice more of lead climbing including cleaning, rather than just clipping in.

The walls are short, and the holds are a bit aged. The grades were slightly sand bag, which staff warned us about. The whole experience felt like a good introduction to east coast climbing, even for indoors.

And day passes were very reasonable.

Highly recommend this sweet community gym.

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★ 5

My wife and I came here for a beginner climbing session. One of the owners, Erin, was extremely kind and helpful, she even went above and beyond to let us book the day of and stayed past closing to let us finish up. We had a great time and will be back for more climbing.

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★ 5

Good climbing gym with helpful employees and well priced.

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★ 5

Was in town for a couple of days for a family event, and my cousin and I stumbled across this place looking for somewhere to climb ropes. I would most definitely come back next time I'm in the area. The vibes were good, the routes were interesting, and the bathrooms were clean. Can't speak to other reviews that mentioned a stuffy gym smell, but we climbed on a hot Monday afternoon - all the doors were open and the fans were on and it felt delightful. Another review mentioned that the routes felt outdoorsy. I would definitely agree with that. While the walls are only 25ft with maybe 4 bolts plus the anchors, the movements felt very technical and satisfying. Would be cool to see if any new climbing surfaces are added or redone at some point with some aretes and dihedrals to add to that outdoor feel. Great climbs though. Hope to be back at some point!

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★ 5

This spot surprised me. I heard lots about it while I was a student there but never found the time to go. We did a belay class and it was very informative. I had never rock climbed at all and it helped me learn the basics. The class also comes with a two week free membership which includes gear as well.

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★ 5

Thinking about moving to Connecticut so we decided to check out what the climbing was like. Florence at the front desk was super engaged and helped us get top rope certified and gave lots of good tips about the gym! There was an awesome selection of top rope routes for varying skill levels and the gym itself was cozy and cute (including pride flags and murals on the walls!). After our climb, Florence gave us advice for places to visit in New Haven. I will climb there again and would highly recommend!

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if this is not the only climbing gym in this area, id give 1 star. the matts and the floorings feel like havent been replaced for 10 yrs. the setting team cannot finish 1 full rotation in a month. there is no chairs for people to change in the bathroom. the gym always smell like rotten and sweaty. there are many people coming to the gym, they should do more yo provide a better experience.

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★ 5

Amazing new owners care deeply about the CT climbing scene. If you haven't been, I highly recommend giving them a try!

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★ 5

30yo Italian engineer on a business trip to US - I've been climbing since childhood (lead+multi-pitch, I'm not a gym rat but in wintertime I got to see quite a few gyms all over Europe).
This gym in my opinion has some really good vibes and allows entry-level up to moderately experienced climbers for weeks of fun. No need for V8 in such context. The holds are grippy and routes are feeling 'natural', in the sense of replicating several motion schemes that you would acquire during years on the rock. Tape/grading system and rules almost identical to Europe (very few sit starts so that's a plus for me 🤣), so 'seamless' experience. I even had the chance to overhear a lesson and I've found the instructor extremely competent-he was explaining voice signals to a first-time belayer in a very effective and rigorous way (wish we had that for a few folks back home!).
I was extremely pleased with the staff, they even suggested a few local crags and gave me directions and topos.
So far one of the very best experiences overseas, a very open and welcoming environment (I've seen gyms in which the locals wouldn't even speak to you🥲).
Thanks a lot for the good climbing session and keep up the good work 👍 Alé!!!!
Giovanni

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As it's the local gym, I so wish I could give a better rating. The place is just dirty, tho. So many of the holds are filthy and the routes are often missing holds and tape. The "crack" is down to just wood these days, and it seems like the volumes are following suit. The sport routes have barely changed in months, and there's not that many to choose from to begin with. And while there's two yoga classes a week, the mats are equally filthy as is the floor you practice on.

But hey, if you live in New Haven and don't have a car, it's pretty much the choice!

I'd happily pay more for better route setting and some much needed maintenance.

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I like bouldering there.

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★ 5

Small gym, but very friendly management and staff.

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★ 5

Small, quiet, gym perfect for bouldering and top rope climbing

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I just joined this gym last week and I love it so far. I'm a beginner climber. The people are very friendly and the other members have been helpful offering me tips and encouragement.

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★ 5

Awesome place with a good local vibe. Really fun when it's to cold for outdoors

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★ 5

Great place, caring and kind workers. Was very patient with the kids at the party

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★ 5

Solid climbing gym! Exactly what I needed as I was passing through. The walls were shorter than expected though the routes were uniquely fun and challenging! It definitely gets a little cramped for space in the bouldering area if there’s a lot of people but that wasn’t an issue for me early Sunday afternoon/late morning. Solid place to get a little climbing in!

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★ 5

Great local gym with good people and difficult thought out challenging routes.

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★ 5

Gritty little gym with great setting, worth every bit of the cost. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in New Haven

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★ 5

I'm totally addicted to defying gravity because of this place. I get more compliments on my lats than I know what to do with.

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★ 5

Awesome staff, always new climbs and the people there are the best. You never climb alone except you want to. :)

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★ 5

Amazing climbing gym. Very welcoming to new people.

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Very easy to navigate their website.

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Ive been climbing at City Climb for almost 2 years and just took the Lead climb class last night! AWESOME! Mike is a great instructor, Anthony, Adam, Ben and Joey were great climbing partners. Adam had an epic fall and got right back on the wall...! We went about 30 minutes over and every body was having so much fun... I highly recommend for any one with about a years experience and climbing about 5.8 strong! Every body else get climbing.... Cant wait to get out side this summer!

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Great gym with a home town feel. Supportive staff and guests.

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★ 5

Stopped in to boulder for 2 hours while visiting town. It's not a huge gym but I was totally impressed by the setting. Boulder problems were interesting and well graded. The staff and other climbers were all friendly. I'll be back next time I'm in town.

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★ 5

Friendly staff and visitors. Fun and safe COVID wise.

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★ 5

Honestly such an amazing gym! The community is super friendly and it truly feels like a second home. I've made countless new friends and grown exponentially ever since I began climbing here. Everybody is so supportive, making this gym an excellent place to train and to hang out. Major props to the staff and management of this gym!!

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★ 5

Small place, but cool atmosphere. The tape on the boulders got a bit confusing, but the cave was cool.

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★ 5

Joined a club here had a lot of fun. It's far though!

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★ 5

I have to admit I feel better about myself after I completed a few of those walls, it being me and my BFs first time doing this we had fun & I found out he's spider man which is dope, we deff plan on coming back after we pop and heal the blisters on our hands as well as finish picking the massive wedgies we got. It helps having a very down to earth instructor too she was awesome although I forgot her name (sorry I can barely remember my own name) she has circle glasses though. Well tots be back!...with gloves

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★ 5

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

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★ 5

Great gym. Great people. Staff is very helpful and the other climbers in the gym are very friendly and open. Very inviting gym and great partof the community.

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★ 5

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!!

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★ 5

This place is an amazing gym. The community that the staff and the climbers have put together is outstanding! I’m so happy I found this place.

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★ 5

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!

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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!!

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★ 5

One of my absolute favorite places to go!!!! The staff is so nice and helpful! I love climbing here.

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City climb is a great gym to boulder or toprope climb at. The staff is friendly and helpful. It's small in size but big in spirit.

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★ 5

awesome, the real deal and great people.

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★ 3

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.

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★ 5

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!

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★ 5

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!

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Clean, professional laid back gym!

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City Climb is my family's favorite place to go. The routes are exciting, the staff is ALWAYS friendly and helpful and it is ALWAYS very clean. I have never experienced that funky "gym smell" there. My kids are in the climbing club once a week and love it-they never want to leave! One of my daughters is a bit challenging and the staff navigates her attitude like champs! We have had two successful, fun, and affordable birthday parties here. I highly recommend!

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My 2 daughters go to the Kids climbing program here once a week and they love it. The staff is so supportive and helpful and the gym is such a cool and fun place. We all love City Climb!

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★ 5

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

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I love City Climb! The staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is super welcoming and affirming. There is a wide range of skill levels and ages, but everyone is always willing to help out and give some tips. Yoga on Tuesdays, Boot camp on Wednesdays are excellent.

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City Climb is a home away from home for me - my favorite place to get a work out in and see my friends. The staff is welcoming and the setting is fun. The management team is all experienced outdoor climbers, which I appreciate in a gym!

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

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★ 5

What a great place to work out.. staff was super friendly as helpful

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Not my favorite climbing gym of all time, but it’s New Haven’s gym. Sure, the holds aren’t washed, the hours are limited, and the walls are short—but the staff does try hard and it’s appreciated. Although I really wish they bought new holds...

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★ 5

Amazing place! The staff is super nice and helpful, and the climbs have a range suited well for all climbers (V0 - V9, 5.5 - 5.13). The bouldering is some of the best I have ever seen, and the top-roping is creative and challenging. The routes are routinely changed, so you are never bored. Highly recommended

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★ 5

This climbing gym has one of the best communities I've been a part of.

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great workout friendly staff just a little small

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★ 5

Great gym. Great employees. The bouldering pads looked small until I realized the whole floor was a big cushion

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Honestly hate to give any place a bad review but I had a terrible experience at this gym. I've been climbing for 10 years indoors/outdoors and in that time I've been to a couple dozen+ gyms all over the country. I was passing through New Haven visiting friends and needed to get a workout in and stopped at City Climb.

This place gave the impression of being really poorly managed and was not up to basic standards. When I arrived there was no one at the desk, but three people bouldering. I waited for 5 minutes until one of them wandered over, as if I'd interrupted his sesh. I gave him a $20 for a $15 day pass and he didn't have enough change in the register. He gave me 4 ones and said "that's going to have to be good enough", not even in a joking tone. What!?* He had to go into his own wallet to give me another dollar in quarters.

The gym is FILTHY dirty. I'm used to dirtbagginess but this was next level. The holds were disgusting. The mats were disgusting and beaten to almost uselessness. Do they clean or replace anything here??? Where is the care?

The vibe was whatever. I was there at 3 pm on a Monday so not exactly peak crowd/vibes time.

The gym is small and the setting was not amazing. But smallness is not a big deal if you have good customer service and a tight run ship. This place seemed to have neither. If you're a college student with no car or something, sure go here, you can make it work. But if you have options I'd look elsewhere.

*It wasn't about the dollar, it's the principle. Like, c'mon, who does that?

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★ 5

Great gym with lots of options and friendly, knowledgable staff

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★ 5

My first climbing gym couldn't have been better!

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★ 5

Great place! Rich is super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Was able to accommodate a large group (7) on short notice and had a great time. Highly recommend for 1st time climbers and experienced climbers alike.

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★ 5

Sure it's small and the mats are old, but it's people that make the gym. Great community and great setters.

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★ 5

Nice gym for its size. Great friendly staff

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★ 5

Real awesome courses , kid friendly

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Friendly people, new routes are put up regularly, and--though it's smaller than others--you can't beat the convenience of having a gym around the corner.

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★ 5

Great climbing gym!

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