About MetroRock Bushwick
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.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Active kids and pre-teens looking for a fun and engaging physical activity.Individuals or families new to rock climbing, thanks to helpful staff and auto-belays.Experienced climbers seeking varied and creative routes (some with stiff grading) and dense bouldering.A unique outing to combat 'cabin fever' or try a new activity, even for those with a fear of heights.Getting a good physical workout in a fun environment.
Why families love it
- 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.
Insider tips
- 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.
Good to know before you go
- 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'.
- A day pass costs $30.
- The general gym area and yoga room are small and can feel cramped, especially with more than two people.
- Crowds
- The gym can get 'packed,' making it tough to move around and causing people to bump into each other.
- 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
- No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Solid mats are in place for falling, providing a sense of complete safety.
What parents say
"This 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."
3 years ago
"Best 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!"
a month ago
"so 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"
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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