Granola girls, boulder bros and plastic rocks. Everything you want in a bouldering gym. Fitness room has plenty of space, lots of machines and plenty of power racks. Its easily the largest bouldering gym in the area. Some issues though, during the summer it feels like they barely run the AC and the chalk filtering/ventilation is terrible. Which prevents me from giving it a 5 read more

Poplar is such a great spot to boulder! They update the courses regularly, so there's always something new, and they have routes for all skill levels. The community is super welcoming, whether you're new to the sport or more experienced. Beyond bouldering, they also offer a gym, sauna, and yoga classes, which is a nice bonus. Overall, it's a ton of fun while getting a solid workout--definitely one of my favorite places to stay active! That said, pricing can be steep--memberships are expensive, and even day passes are around $35, so it's definitely a fun but pricey hobby. read more

Going to be honest- I use this spot as more for a gym than for bouldering as it's within walking distance from my house. The cafe is amazing (I use it to work occasionally and grab a healthy drink/bite) and the gym is so spacious and stacked with equipment. They are continuously revamping the gym :) ! There are lots of bouldering walls, obviously. The staff are all super cool! I love the classes - the Movement one is surprisingly fun! Great locker rooms with saunas. I'd say the punch packs and memberships are on the expensive side but it works at all the locations (there is a new one in U District I haven't been too!). I usually get the 10-punch pass for almost $300 after tax. Obviously, it gets very crowded at peak times (after work). read more

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Great experience today. They had a great deal where you could get a month's worth of membership for a the price of a day pass. This was my first time going with my friends and I had a great time. The service was amazing and the free shoes for the first time was a nice touch. Will definitely be coming back later this month. The climbs were spacious and the color gradient indicating difficulty was pretty helpful. read more

Visiting over the holiday weekend and wanting to climb. Found this spot on our way home and waiting out traffic. Nice large bouldering area, up and downstairs. It was pretty busy around 530p but still was able to get on routes without waiting. Your first time there is free, so that was an unexpected bonus. They have gear for rent if needed as well. read more

My friend and I climbed here at Poplar location this past weekend and we absolutely loved every bit of it. This facility had a top notch bouldering. Wide variety of routes and walls to explore. I found this location little less beginner friendly than the Fremont one but they have interesting routes, holds and angles. I even tried crossovers on the walls for the first time here which was fun! It also has more lockers. I loved their song playlist and even when you're taking a break, the overall vibe is just so lively. It's also motivating to see others climb and learn by just observing. I'd recommend 10/10 read more

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4.5/5 Overview: Big facility, friendly people, VERY softly graded ---- I visited this gym from SoCal and found it easy to get here by bus. There's also a pretty big parking lot for those driving. The day pass was $25 ($27.56 after tax) for young adults age 14-20. The workers were very friendly and helpful in getting me started. This place is massive with two levels and multiple sections of bouldering. It even has a café/bar in the middle of the gym, offering food and drinks. There's plenty of seats to get something to eat and just hangout after a session. They have great facilities here including a big gym/fitness area, 3 adjustable moon boards, hang boards, campus board, spray wall, and yoga studio. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the people were super friendly. It did get crowded after work hours (around 5 PM), so visit earlier if you prefer quieter sessions. My only non-issue issue was that this gym is SO SOFTLY graded. The routes were graded 3-4 grades easier than expected, it felt like there was no distinction between the V0s to V3s. There were definitely fun problems though and I got a great workout in. If I'm ever back in Seattle I'll be sure to visit again! read more

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Seattle bouldering project is my climbing gym of origin and I can truly say it is the best bouldering focused gym in Seattle. It has everything one would need to become an excellent climber. Four different areas with all types of climbing. Also boards, a full gym, and a spray wall. The cafe is also a great spot for some grub after climbing. It is excellent. read more

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The kids walls are a bit neglected. Holds are alternately sticky / greasy as if a pizza party happened and the kids went straight to climbing after finishing their pizzas. Staff are friendly and adult areas are better maintained. read more

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Came to visit from CA last Friday and wanted to check this place out. Not so busy around 10am! 25$ for a day pass and free shoe rentals for first timers! This place was great! There are two floors to boulder from. There are 4 sections you can visit, but one section was closed for renovations when I went. The bathrooms were very clean. They also have towels, shampoo/conditioner and body wash! They also provide chalk bags posted in every section if you need it! I have little experience climbing and the guy at the front desk gave us great information on how to get started. I stuck with the yellow and red problems since im just starting out. I had a great time bouldering here! I would've kept climbing if my forearms weren't so shot after 2 hours! We also checked out the free weights section after. This gym has everything you need! Theres even a cafe inside! They also have beer served later in the day which I thought was cool. Definitely something I'll look forward to visiting when I come visit Seattle again! read more

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My favorite climbing gym so far! Great classes and fun climbing routes. I am sad they raised the prices and changed the guest pass policy though. I also am not always a fan of the music they play. But definitely worth checking it out. Go early in the day to avoid the crowds. read more

Large variety of routes generally available. Lots of training areas. Price of membership and daily admission are steep compared to other places in the area. Parking can be very difficult during peak times. read more

Was visiting from out of state so I wanted to find a nice climbing gym so I searched for the 'best climbing gym in Seattle' on Yelp and Bouldering Project appeared so me and my friend decided to give this place a try. Low and behold we were disappointed. Walking in we felt unwelcome. The staff at the front desk were unhelpful and rude. When I inquired about a day pass they responded with condescension. Later, when returning our rental equipment they made snide remarks about me and giggled as I walked away. The employees display no pride in their role. Overall if you are looking for a bouldering gym with a strong sense of community- this is not the place. read more

The service time is absolutely cooked I ordered a soft pretzel and it proceeded to take 35 minutes to put it in the oven and press cook for maybe 5 minutes the place was not busy enough to justify MASSIVE wait times please stay away from this place until they fix their slow monkey brain employees read more

This gym is great. It has everything, is large, people that work there are helpful. The challenge I have is that when things break, they take forever to fix. Because the place is big, it's not usually a big deal. I have a membership that ends in February. I have a free gym at work I can workout in, however, besides climbing, the main reason I have a membership is so I can take classes and use the sauna, which I often do on the way to work or on my lunch break. However, since the beginning of summer, the men's showers have been closed. As such, I have not received any value from my membership for the past 3-4 months, as I cannot do anything where I sweat and then go to work, such as take a class or go in the sauna. I imagine the work being done will be great, but as I consider another year of membership, its hard to discount that a quarter to a third of the year of this years membership has been lost. read more

You could spend all day here! First off, we brought our two kids to do some bouldering and was surprised by how reasonable the prices were. Once we signed the waiver at their computer station, we got rental shoes (had to switch a few times) and then headed downstairs where the primary kids area was. It was a decent size and had a slide. There is also another room that is fit for kids downstairs as well. There is also a full-on cafe with food and drinks and places to sit and study or read. There are resting areas with couches and games for you to enjoy. They have a nice weight room and and place where classes are usually held as well. Back upstairs, there are two main rooms. One has a structure that you can get on top of and walk around once you completed your climb, about 12 feet. I love the balcony that overlooks it all, again, with tables and places to study/work. This place is much more than just bouldering! read more

This is THE mainstream climbing gym of Seattle. It's easily the biggest bouldering gym I've been in - there are 2 floors with hundreds of climbs at any time to try. It caters to climbers of all levels so it's a great place to start climbing as a beginner. The clearest downside is that this place is very busy even with the large space. At peak times it's difficult to find parking and you will often have to take turns climbing the routes you want. The upside? Your climbing friends have probably heard of this place or have a membership already so it's a great way to socialize. Prices are standard for climbing gym: high but not outrageous. If you go more than once a week it's worth it last I checked to get a year membership (which you pay upfront for all at once). read more

I'll admit that SBP offers the best bouldering experience in Seattle, but my gripe is with all the overhead that inflates the cost of just that- bouldering. I can't speak for everyone, but everyone I know that climbs is just interested in climbing. I paid $859 in June 2022 for an annual pass. That same pass is now $1158. That's nearly a 35% increase in less than 2 years for the exact same climbing experience. The monthly membership has gone from $75 to $95 in 14 months incl. a $50 "start up" fee. What exactly is a start up fee? It is paying money up front to pay more money in advance. I can't help but to feel like the price increases stem from all the events they host that no one asked for. They have events with DJs, bands, signings, special guests, etc. Presumably all these things cost money. I hope that's the case because the alternative is just greed. Nothing about the actual bouldering experience has improved for the significant increase in cost. In fact it is more crowded than ever, negatively impacting the experience. I just want to climb while not being treated like a cash cow. read more

As an out-of-towner, Seattle Bouldering Project was the most amazing climbing facility that I've ever been to so far. The size of this place! They have a variety of climbing walls that tailor to all ages and climbing levels. Great for newbies like me! I like that they have a designated gym area with lots of cardio machines and weight lifts, which is where I ended up. And the best part was having a nice refreshing beer and pizza after! read more

Seattle bouldering project, building muscles on little boys and out-of-shape aunties since 2011, ... Sampson started off whining that he couldn't do it but if you guys know me he wasn't going to get away with that. 30 minutes later couldn't even get them down. Thanks to his cousin Maimoona who is a cyclist , hiker and climber and all-around beautiful soul. read more

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I was on a business trip from CA and decided to pop in here to check it out. The person who helped me at the front desk was super kind. The bathroom/showers were way awesome. I think they make really good use of their large space. They have a lounge/ office type area for the patrons and have an ADORABLE kids area. If I ever bring mine to Seattle, definitely taking them here. The routes were not the usual V gradings but instead organized by color- each of which overlaps several grades. I quite enjoyed this and felt challenged by the color I believed I go through the gym and flash. Overall, I highly recommend! read more

A friend had been inviting me to climb with him for a while and I finally took him up on his offer. I had never been before and I was wondering how I'd do. I came at around 10am on a Saturday and it was already pretty difficult to find parking. The inside got really packed at around 10:30-11:30am so if you're looking to go when it's not as busy, I'd go at 9am or around noon. It costs $16 for an adult day pass and costs $4 for shoe rentals (free shoe rental for your first visit). If you like bouldering and see yourself going frequently, the monthly pass ($68) might be better. The routes are color coded and for my first time I stuck with the yellow, red, and green ones. One nice thing is that when you reach the top, there are some pegs that help you to get down safely. Even though there is padding, they teach you to never try to stick the landing but instead fall backwards and roll on your back. I scraped my knees a bit so if you're worried about that you can wear some long pants. I saw people wearing jeans so whatever works for you. I like wearing shorts because I want the flexibility to stretch my legs far out. Some notes/tips: -You can ask the front desk for chalk. Make sure you put some on because it will really help with grip. -There are lockers that you can put your stuff in. You can put your own four digit code which will keep your belongings safe. -There are showers and towels for you to use if you want to shower. -There is a family friendly section with a kid zone on the lower floor. -They have a bar area on the lower floor for you to get your drink on! They do recommend that if you drink that you're done climbing for the day (makes sense). -Fill out the waiver online before you go! Bouldering is super fun especially with friends. Everyone there helps each other out and give tips and positive reinforcement. I would be interested in getting a monthly pass but it's a bit out of the way for me to go often enough. I'll probably just stick with one day passes for now. read more

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This is a great climbing gym. It is huge and has a wide variety of paths suitable for beginners, intermediates, and experts. A lot of thought goes into creating the climbs to focus on different techniques. They switch them up regularly as well so there is always something new to try. There are two great kids areas for the littles as well as a standard gym area, yoga studio, exercise classes, and lockers. In all it is everything you want to have a lot of fun climbing. read more

My friends and I dropped in from out of town for a 2 hour session. The person at the front desk was incredibly helpful. They noticed I didn't have a chalk bag (I'm new ) and immediately gave me a "community chalk bag" to use for free! I greatly appreciate the color-coded ranking system here. For someone intimidated by how daunting some advanced climbs look, the system allows for a comfortable progression from warm-up difficulty, all the way to the perfect challenge! I'd recommend this gym to anyone! read more

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Not about the walls - but about the safety of the gym. The bike parking is not safe! My bike was stolen in broad daylight. And it turns out the security cameras are fake or not working. Considering the gym is in a high crime area, they should at least have functioning cameras. Expect to have your bike other belonging stolen! read more

The Seattle Bouldering Project is the GOLD STANDARD for climbing gyms. Why? Allow me to list the ways: 1. A huge variety and number of easy to identify, color coded short to long routes featuring well padded floors, a combination of holds and volumes on walls that are less than vertical to overhangs. 2. Routes for all skill levels. As an older man, easily in the lower 10% in terms of what I can get up, at my level I can climb a series of different routes emphasizing different types of problems until my arms fall off without having to repeat one. 3. Routes set in close proximity which offer the opportunity to work an increasing level of difficulty for the same type of problem. 4. Extras, like a full weight room, locker rooms, saunas, a place to eat, climbing areas for kids, affordable shoe and chalk bag rentals and climbing appropriate music (yea there is such a thing). 5. Long hours. I can go in before work at 6 am and have the place to myself, or I meet my daughter and climb with a big friendly crowd until 11 in the evening. 6. The place is huge. On the most crowded night, its still easy to get on a route with little to no waiting. So what's wrong? Well, there's the parking... if you arrive at prime time on busy nights you might have to park 5 minutes away. Bummer. read more

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Kid friendly spot to spend an afternoon at. Our first time climbing and it was made so easy--- the gal at the front gave us a quick intro and we were off! There are plenty of space on the kid walls which are located down the stair from the main climbing space. They also offer yoga classes here... so mom can go yoga while dad and kids can climb! Another convenience is having a health conscious cafe to feed the hungry ones after they're done climbing. For the beer lovers they gave a nice selection of craft beers. We will definitely be coming back:) read more

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A huge bouldering gym with weightlifting equipment and even a restaurant on the bottom floor. From everyone I've asked, this is THE place to go if you want to try bouldering, and is a really popular spot to chill and hang out if you're a fan of the sport. Visited on a Friday evening and it was packed but was still able to get some climbing in. read more

This place has it all! Not only is it a place to go bouldering, but they have a personal gym, yoga class, bar, cafe, and 2 stories of bouldering walls with kid-friendly walls as well. I decided to come here as a one-time thing to try it out since this was my first time bouldering. They also offer student discounts too, but I forgot my student ID at home. I had a fun first time experience! Although it was pretty embarrassing struggling for my first time and seeing how some people younger than me get through it so easily haha. We stayed for about 2 hrs but for a couple of noobs, we couldn't do much if it was any longer than that. read more

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It was really good but my daughter toe nails were chipped a lot their were some loose rocks.

I've been to a couple of other climbing gyms before, but none like Seattle Bouldering Project. This place is massive compared to the other spots I have been too! Besides 2 floors of climbing walls, they have a bar, restaurant, they offer yoga classes, and they have a gym with weights! Came here this past Saturday and it was pretty busy since it was rainy out. Parking: plenty of parking, there's a massive lot right across, but it does get full. Seems like people were illegally parking the day i was there. Definitely some tight squeezes to get between the lanes. Cost: $16/adult for a day of climbing and access to everything. $12 for students. $4 for shoe rentals. If you want to lock your stuff up in the lockers, bring a padlock! Also, if you have never been, fill out the online waiver on their website, it'll get you checked in faster! I will definitely be back! read more

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It was actually my first time trying a bouldering gym and I had a great time dropping in. I forgot a lock and they have little lockers with digital codes so that was cool. Everyone around was super friendly. We did show up on a Sunday around six and the place was packed but there is so much to do it didn't matter. I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

This place is like the Costco of bouldering gyms. Lots of bouldering walls, cafe + bar, saunas, treadwall, super friendly staff, yoga, fitness center, locker rooms, youth areas... you name it, they've probably got it. On a Sunday afternoon, the place is usually very busy but not too crowded. Since it's such a massive space, a friend and I asked for a tour during our first time there and got the full rundown by one of the very nice employees. The student price is very reasonable at $14 for a day pass. If it's your first time, signing the waiver online beforehand can save you some time. Plus, you also get free shoe rentals as a first timer. They also offer memberships and punch cards that are worth it if you plan on coming here often. As a climbing newbie, I thought this place was accommodating to beginners and experts alike. The different routes are colored according to difficulty so that you can figure out which ones are best suited to your skill level. I mostly stuck to the easy yellows and a few of the reds, but there were some challenging courses that were fun to watch others attempt. read more

I go here every day! The staff is amazing and the people are nice, there are always new routes to climb and so many different options. it's also pretty good price! i would recommend 10/10 read more

Bouldering Project - Poplar - me climbing in the morning - Yoga Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In my opinion this is the best bouldering gym in the Pierce and King County area that I've been to. Unfortunately I've stopped going since COVID hit. I will say at their peak the gym can get too crowded. The key is to come in on weekdays in the morning, generally you'll have the entire gym with maybe a dozen people max. Again, if you're a seasoned boulderer or just getting into the sport you can't go wrong with SBP. Hopefully this place gets back to regular capacity soon. read more

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I love this place! I've been here twice now, both, for a friend's birthday. They wanted to do something fun, different, and active vs the usual go out and get bat shit crazy, LOL! So it was a nice change of scenery & you get to make gains from it! Win-Win! Off the bat, the staff is awesome, very informative and super friendly. If are not a member or a first-time goer, I would recommend signing the waiver online, which can save you an extra 5-10 minutes. If I remember correctly, for first-timers you do not have to pay a fee for the rental shoes, it's like $4. Other than that it's a flat fee for the entire day and you can stay as long as you want. Upon entering, it looks like an adult's playground, you can (safely) jump from rock to rock corresponding to the colors. Yellow is the easiest obstacle and White is the hardest obstacle, I believe. There are 100s of different obstacles on each floor level. They also have a gym and bar area downstairs for post-workout gains, haha. Beware, there are no safety suspenders so if you fall from the top, you will be free falling. I know it may sound scary but the ground is heavily padded and you won't feel a thing except for your nerves as you hit the ground. I have always been a spider monkey so I loved jumping around and even when my body gave out on me after an excruciating 4-hour climbing workout, I knew it was time to go. Time goes by very quickly when you're having fun so you don't even realize the kind of strain that your body is going through during your climbs. I am super active and lead a healthy lifestyle but I guarantee you will feel the soreness & tightness in your forearms and fingers on that very same day, if not the next day. This place is a must-try for all adrenaline junkies and spider monkeys! If you're afraid of heights, fight your fears because I know you can do it!! read more

As someone who's been climbing for 6 years now and for my first climb since moving to the West Coast, I would definitely say SBP is worth it! I came to check it out with a day pass, and I'm very impressed with what they have going for them. SBP is strictly a bouldering gym with fitness equipment and yoga classes. And while I personally prefer top rope and would have loved to learn lead climbing, bouldering offers a new type of challenge that I think I can benefit from. They have locker rooms (bring your own lock) as well as cubbies. Also they have a cafe downstairs that I didn't get a chance to explore. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Sure, this is exactly the place to be for climbing and fitness in Seattle. But, here we are in 2020 and a place that touts an inclusive and welcoming environment to all has decided to stick with patriarchal ideals and not have freakin' diaper changing table in the men's room. Of course, they're available in the women's room. So, if you're a dad and you want to bring your kid here, be prepared to ask a female employee or patron to change your kid's diaper. SBP, please please please get with the program - cough up a few hundred bucks and add a changing table to the men's room. read more

I've been climbing here for years now! Definitely my favorite climbing gym in the state. They are strictly bouldering and that means there's no rope climbing. They have expanded and renovated multiple times since I've been here and it only gets better and bigger. There's a gym, yoga studio, cafe, study area, WiFi, showers, spa, the list goes on. You could spend all day here. Why this gym is better than the others? -Very smooth routes -utilizes volumes - more climbing areas -lots of parking and central location -cheaper -the clientele ;D Some tips: - you can try out most of their good climbing shoes for free if you ask. - if you are a FIRST TIMER you can get in free if you check in as a member's guest! -the route difficulties are a range so don't defeat yourself mentally about problems! -the gym gets really crowded during peak times around 5-6, and when they reset walls on Tuesday's and Thursday's. read more

This has got to be one of the best bouldering gyms I've been to. The cost, amenities, and given the space of the gym, I can say it's definitely worth the day pass value for it. I went on a Sunday afternoon and this place wasn't crowded at all. There were plenty of bouldering units and space, both on the main level and downstairs. First visitors get climbing shoes rental for free. They also have community chalk bags, so you don't need to purchase one. And you can most definitely use any community chalk bag you see out on the floor. They have a wide variety of well-organized, color coordinated levels of climbing. From beginner to expert, there will be something for everyone. Even short walls. They also have showers, lockers with codes, sauna, fitness center/gym, different fitness classes. Then even have a cafe and BAR (??? Sure why not lol). The staff is friendly and the space of the gym, including bathroom, is very clean and well ventilated! None the less, I will most definitely be back. So glad that there is such a great bouldering gym here in Seattle and it took me too long to try it out! read more