Last climb is a half-hour before wall closes.

Equipment must be paid for in advance at the Front Desk.
Members may charge rental and other fees to their house account.

The Sports Center is home to one of the Northeast’s largest and the world’s most challenging indoor climbing walls. The 46’ high by 100’ wide main wall and the adjacent 10’ high by 73’ wide bouldering wall offer over 10,000 square feet of sculpted, three-dimensional imprint climbing surface with numerous, and continually changing, climbing routes that will challenge novice and expert climbers alike. In addition, a radically-designed, over-hung competition roof provides climbers with the ultimate challenge.

Top roping and belayer certification class serves as an overall introduction to the sport of climbing. Class instruction includes discussion, demonstration and practice in buckling the safety harness, tying the rope, belaying safety techniques and communication commands. Individuals are required to complete this class prior to climbing the wall. Experienced climbers may take a certification test during climbing wall hours when a Sports Center instructor is available.

With a low student/instructor ratio, members receive careful supervision and guidance. Classes begin at 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday. Members may sign up for certification class at the Climbing Wall up to one hour prior to class. Non-members with no climbing experience are required to take a private/semi-private lesson for certification prior to using the wall.

Gift Cards are available at the Front Desk.  Please call 212.336.6000 to purchase.