MetroRock Bushwick
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
MetroRock Bushwick offers a high-quality climbing experience with diverse and creative top rope/lead routes, alongside great and densely set bouldering problems. It's praised for its very helpful and friendly staff, and the availability of auto-belays and instructor-operated manual belays makes it accessible for various skill levels, including beginners. It's particularly well-suited for active kids and adults looking for a fun physical challenge or to try out climbing.
Key Highlights
- ✓High-quality ropes gym with tall, creative top rope/lead routes (rated 'best in NYC' by one reviewer).
- ✓Great and densely set bouldering problems with cool features.
- ✓Auto-belays are available, perfect for those without belaying experience.
- ✓Instructors are on hand to operate manual belays if you are not trained.
- ✓Staff is consistently described as very helpful, incredibly nice, and friendly.
- ✓Bathrooms are nice and clean, featuring watermelon-scented hand soap.
- ✓Falling mats are solid, contributing to a feeling of complete safety.
Standout Features
- ⭐Auto-belay systems for independent climbing.
- ⭐Availability of instructors for manual belay operation.
- ⭐Clean and pleasant bathrooms (with unique watermelon-scented hand soap).
- ⭐Variety and creativity of climbing routes (bouldering, top rope, lead).
- ⭐Solid and safe falling mats in bouldering areas.
- ⭐Option to top out on two big boulder sections.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid potential crowding and limited space, especially in the gym and boulder areas.
- →If you're new to climbing or belaying, take advantage of the auto-belays or request an instructor for manual belays.
- →Be prepared for the $30 day pass fee.
- →Don't rely on the on-site gear shop for extensive climbing equipment purchases due to its limited stock.
Things to Consider
- ⚠A day pass costs $30.
- ⚠The general gym area and yoga room are small and can feel cramped, especially with more than two people.
- ⚠Limited space by the boulders, making it tough to move around when the gym is packed, leading to bumping into people.
- ⚠Gear shop has a limited selection of items.
- ⚠Some climbers find the grading of routes to be 'easier/soft' compared to other gyms.
- ⚠A 'weird mid-clip' on top ropes, though a safety feature, might be an unusual element for some.
Price & Value
A day pass costs $30. This price offers access to high-quality climbing routes, bouldering, auto-belays, and friendly staff. While some might find the price reasonable for the experience, the value may decrease during crowded times due to limited space and potential wait times.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No information about food and drink policy was mentioned in the reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information about parking was mentioned in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •The gym can get 'packed,' making it tough to move around and causing people to bump into each other.
- •The general gym area and space by boulders are small and can feel cramped with more than two people.
- •The experience is likely better when the gym is 'less empty,' suggesting off-peak hours are preferable.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Solid mats are in place for falling, providing a sense of complete safety.
- •A 'mid-clip' on top ropes is specifically designed to prevent climbers from swinging into boulders upon falling, indicating a deliberate safety measure.
- •The staff's helpful and friendly demeanor implies good supervision and assistance.
⏰When to Avoid
- • During peak times (e.g., weekends, after-school hours) if you prefer spaciousness and dislike crowded environments.
- • If you require a large, fully-equipped gym area or an extensive gear shop on-site.
- • If you are an experienced climber seeking universally 'stiff' grading, as some routes are described as 'easier/soft'.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
10 Punchcard Pass
$288Valid only at the location purchased.
Monthly Adult Membership
$130Duration: Monthly (3-month commitment)
Subject to a one-time $49 initiation fee. Access to all MetroRock locations, one guest pass every month, FREE Intro to Bouldering Course, FREE Intro to Ropes Course, 20% discount in our retail shop, 50% discount on instructional courses, 10% discount on youth programs and parties, FREE lead rope rentals. Many health insurers will reimburse with proof of membership.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
Monthly Discount Membership
$120Duration: Monthly (3-month commitment)
For students, teachers, military members, first responders, and healthcare workers. Subject to a one-time $49 initiation fee. Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
Monthly Early Bird Membership
$105Duration: Monthly (3-month commitment)
Facility access before 3PM on weekdays, and at any time on weekends. Subject to a one-time $49 initiation fee. Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Facility access before 3PM on weekdays and any time on weekends
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
Monthly Family Membership
First 2 members | $120, Each additional | $70Duration: Monthly (3-month commitment)
For parents and kids! Minimum of 2 members required to sign up. Subject to a one-time $49 initiation fee per family. Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
Monthly Household Membership
Per member | $115Duration: Monthly (3-month commitment)
For roommates! Minimum of 3 members required to sign up. Subject to a one-time $49 initiation fee per household. Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
Annual Adult Membership
$1300Duration: 1 year
Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
Annual Student Membership
$1200Duration: 1 year
Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
1 Month Adult Membership - Non-recurring
$155Duration: 1 month
Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
1 Month Student Membership - Non-recurring
$145Duration: 1 month
Includes all standard membership benefits.
Includes:
- •Access to all MetroRock locations (Bushwick, Vermont, Everett, Littleton, Newburyport)
- •One guest pass every month
- •FREE Intro to Bouldering Course
- •FREE Intro to Ropes Course
- •20% discount in retail shop
- •50% discount on instructional courses
- •10% discount on youth programs and parties
- •FREE lead rope rentals
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
New Year’s Day
January 1st
OPEN
Gym is open.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January
OPEN
Gym is open.
President’s Day
February
OPEN
Gym is open.
Easter
April
OPEN
Gym is open.
Memorial Day
May
OPEN
Gym is open.
Juneteenth
June
OPEN
Gym is open.
4th of July
July 4th
4PM CLOSE
Gym closes at 4 PM.
Labor Day
September
OPEN
Gym is open.
Indigenous People’s Day
October
OPEN
Gym is open.
Halloween
October 31st
OPEN
Gym is open.
Veteran’s Day
November
OPEN
Gym is open.
Thanksgiving Day
November
CLOSED
Gym is closed.
Christmas Eve
December 24th
4PM CLOSE
Gym closes at 4 PM.
Christmas Day
December 25th
CLOSED
Gym is closed.
New Year’s Eve
December 31st
4PM CLOSE
Gym closes at 4 PM.
🍎Food Policy
- • No hard sole shoes or beverages, except water, are permitted on the padded carpet at any time.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • All individuals entering the facility must sign a legal waiver, regardless of climbing.
- • Children under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Without a signed waiver, children will NOT be allowed to participate.
- • Parents and guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children, including compliance with all rules and policies.
- • MetroRock is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property.
- • No smoking, drugs, or alcohol are permitted at any time.
- • Auto Belays are to be used ONLY AFTER MetroRock Staff instruction.
- • MetroRock staff can determine unsafe/inappropriate behavior and revoke climbing privileges (temporarily or permanently).
- • Boulderers may only “topout” on designated bouldering structures.
- • Climbing instruction is to be provided by qualified MetroRock staff only.
- • All belayers and toprope climbers must pass a belay test administered by MetroRock staff. Teaching, practicing, and refreshing of skills is not allowed.
- • All climbers and belayers must perform a safety check before any rope climb.
- • Climbers must tie in using the rewoven figure eight knot with a fisherman’s backup knot.
- • Belayers must belay from their UIAA-approved harness using a belay loop and not from a fixed anchor point.
- • Allowable belay devices include tube style devices (ATC, Verso, etc.) and Gri-Gri’s.
- • No sitting or lying down while belaying.
- • All lead climbers and belayers of lead climbers must pass a lead test.
- • Under no circumstances shall lead climbers skip a quickdraw.
- • All roped climbers and belayers must display their belay tag while climbing.
- • Route setting shall be performed only by those authorized by MetroRock.
📅Booking Policy
- • Memberships, punchcards, and day passes are non-transferable.
- • All sales are final for goods and services. No refunds or exchanges for climbing equipment.
- • Event bookings: Full refund if cancellation is 21 days or more before the event.
- • Event bookings: Credit (minus deposit) for cancellations within 21 days.
- • Event bookings: No refund for no-shows or cancellations within 48 hours before the event.
What People Say
What's Great
- Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 7 reviews)
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 4 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Can get crowded during peak times (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Brenda R.
3 years agoThis was my first time trying this out. I am not great at a rock climbing, but it was fun to try. I have a fear of heights. Part of this outing was working on my fear, and hanging out with my friends. During this pandemic you get cabin fever. This really did the trick. After failing successfully, I watched friends fail as well. 🤣 Overall we had a heck of a time. The staff is very helpful. This place is great for very active kids since they can touch everything and climb all over the place.
Ayin Villagra-Brown
a month agoBest ropes gym in NYC! The boulders are great and densely set, the top rope/lead routes are tall and really creative, and the staff is incredibly nice and friendly!
Christopher Thomas
a year agoso much fun! and also a great workout! I brought my 10 year old nephew and he had a blast as well. they have auto beleys as well as manual ones with instructors to operate them if you are not trained to use it yourself
Antonio
6 years ago$30 just for a day pass. Really cool features and lots of variety in the bouldering area; solid climbs and stiff grading. I didn’t get to try the ropes area but I’m sure it’s solid. The walls are walltopia so keep that in mind for your shoes. There is the option to top out on 2 of the big boulder sections but not on the slab walls. The gym area is small and not realistic unless it’s just you or +1 before it gets cramped. The yoga room is on the smaller side too. The gear shop didn’t have too much but the bathrooms were nice and clean. The hand soap smells like watermelon, too. I’ll come back in the future but not making it a point to.
Travis
6 years agoFun routes, grading is easier/soft, very little space by boulders not enough where they have this weird mid clip on top rope that prevents you from swinging into the boulders if you fall. If the gym is packed, it's tough to move around and you'll keep bumping into people climbing or just waiting around, I'm sure it's better when it's less empty. Mats feel solid when falling, feels completely safe. Cool boulder features. The lead/top rope section with the Star is really nice.