A fun place for beginners to advanced rock climbers. The only suggestion I have for them would be for them to use colors and symbols on the rock walls for people that are colorblind to be able to follow. My BF is colorblind and had a difficult time with that. A fun night out. read more

Nice gym but smells mildly of sweat and feet inside, but I suppose that's to be expected. You get used to it after a couple minutes. The front desk lady with the straight hair and glasses was rude and uptight, she reminded me of a cranky librarian. Minus one star for her. Other than her, all the other staff was very helpful and friendly, especially the girl who helped train me and my sister on "the ropes." She had a pretty sunflower tattoo on her arm... I think her name was Anna. Sweet girl. Overall it was a fun experience and the gym is great with lots of variety in climbing difficulty. I will be back, hopefully before the hot weather hits and the inside of this gym gets too warm and humid. read more

I'm writing this 9 hours after leaving and boooooooy oh booooooooy are my arms sore! And my fingertips. And my chest. And my legs. I had the Deal Chicken coupon and took a girl from work. I had no idea what to wear. I had no idea how to wear my hair, expecting a helmet. So, I didn't do much to it after rolling out of bed. I wish I had, because the place was full of cute guys! They're really into making sure you have the safest time while you're there. You sign a wavier, with an emergency contact. (YIKES!!!! Haha!) You watch a video about safety and how-to. Then, you're guided by an instructor and have to do a few climbs with them present. Mine was a hottie named Robert. Ohhhhhh Robert. Super-friendly, cracking more jokes than I was, which rarely happens. He showed us the ropes (get it? Ropes? You're harnessed into ROPES! I kill me!) and then showed us around to walls better for beginners. The place is pretty big. They mark different climbing trails with a difficulty level, and keep them color-coded. We tried three different walls. We had to move from one area because these two cute guys kept talking to us and I didn't want my ass sticking out from the wall, in their faces, while trying to concentrate on not slipping and dying in front of them. It was fun, we stayed a little over 2 hours. I'm pretty sore, but I was wise and made an appointment for a massage for tomorrow. Oh, and I'll know better next time and make sure my hair is done perfectly. They told me most of the single guys are there on Tuesday and Thursday nights. If you see me there then, hide. You're not my competition and I'll cut your safety rope. read more

PRG is the best climbing gym in The Valley. The staff is chill and the routes are great.

So far the best gym I've found in Phoenix in terms of route quality. I've been to many gyms in Cali and Utah so I have a lot to compare to. While this gym is not the best I have ever been to, it is good by Phoenix standards. If it was in San Diego or Los Angeles I'd give it a 3/5. Unfortunately its yoga is virtually non existent and there is an equally non existent gym area. Also I don't like that there is no key fob scanner for guests to check in. Instead you have to occasionally wait in long lines. The person manning the counter one time told me it was to add a personal touch to the customer experience but it's more of an inefficient waste of time. Probably an excuse because they don't want to spend the money on more modern equipment. They also have a ridiculous belay policy where you must be tethered into a backup line bolted to the floor. However to be fair it seems all Phoenix gyms seem to have the same rule. Probably because they are all using the same idiotic insurance company that knows absolutely nothing about climbing. I recommend this gym if you're looking for good creative routes. Don't recommend it if you want a more legit gym or an actual yoga studio. read more

My girlfriend and I were in town for the weekend and wanted to give rock climbing a try. We're the type that are easily intimidated at trying new things, but this place made it seem like a breeze. Staff is super friendly and you don't get that feeling that you are imposing by being new to the activity. And by the looks of it, it seemed like it was the first time for many people climbing there, so that was comforting. Upon entering, you are required to sign a waiver, watch a video, you're handed your equipment and assigned a staff member for a short training session. Once you get the hang of it, you are on your own with staff members walking around in case you forget how to do something or have any questions. So much fun and the staff looks like they enjoy what they do every day. Thanks for making it a great experience for us and introducing us to a new activity we can do as a couple! We will definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

As a beginning rock climber, I don't have much to compare it to. I thought it was a fun experience that I would definitely do again. The equipment was durable and safe and after watching a demonstration video, they personally showed you how to use it appropriately. However, as soon as I walked in the door, I wasn't impressed with the unwelcoming staff. All 4 of the employees that I interacted with were not very personable. As a new climber, I appreciated any support and help if I was doing something wrong. Instead of handling the situation in a way that expressed support, they made you feel like an idiot. While I would probably go back because it's close to my house and I enjoyed rock climbing, I'd rather drive a further distance for friendlier people that want to encourage you. read more

I went here to escape the heat and do a fun activity. The staff was rude and unwelcoming. It was so hot inside the building, my friend and I left dripping in sweat. I don't think they had any air conditioning. Only stayed for an hour because of the heat In the building. read more

Wonderful place. Fun, challenging, and creative climbs. Well rounded gym with top rope, lead, and two levels of bouldering. Above all, a very friendly and attentive staff - especially Jamie and Tyler. A huge thank you to the staff for always making me and my partner always feel welcome. read more

I liked the actual walls to climb although it didn't seem as much as Climbax. We went on 3:30 on a weekday and it was slammed. Absolutely slammed- we got there and two desk clerks were just chatting right in front of us, not helping us. A minute later they looked at us and decided to help and asked us to complete paperwork, and immediately went back to talking and texting right in front of us. The instruction was fine, the movie we had to watch was fine. Then while we were climbing the gym got packed. I guess a climbing class was going on- everywhere. If you go I suggest you call ahead to see what time the gym is open to the public and no classes are going on. At the end, when we left- the woman at the front desk did not even acknowledge us when we said thank you or anything. Like i said, the gym wasn't that bad, but the service- awful. read more

Excellent place! Good facility, equipment is great, routes are challenging and have good variety. Shout out to Santiago who helped me and a friend plan our routes, we wouldn't have made it up if it weren't for him! Great for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Highly recommended. read more

Phoenix Rock Gym is by far my favorite place to go indoor climbing. Whether you are a beginner or highly experienced you will find the perfect route for you. I really enjoy how the staff wonders through the gym helping you improve your skills and making sure you are using the equipment properly. The only negative for me is that it is so busy. Sometimes you do have to wait for a turn on for the routes. Then again, I have met some very nice people while I have waited. read more

Ashley B. has nailed it right on the head. Check out her review and she says it all. On top of the rude and degrading employees, really $13 for a day pass? The average person probably lasts about 2 hours (at most) at the rock gym. And that price is if you have gear.... $18 if you don't....UGHHHHHH read more

It is hard to have a good time because the gym is always overrun with children that are there for the climbing teams. The bouldering rooms are always packed with children after 3 pm during the week and they stay that way until about 8 pm. Now even on the weekends you can't use the rooms because the kids are always in there running drills and disrespectfully keeping any other people from using anything. We found out that there is not one night of the week that the kids are not there, because there are multiple 'teams' that use the gym and the weekend is also just a bunch of kids running around screaming and annoying the other patrons. We had to let our membership go because the gym obviously cares more about catering to kids climbing teams than retaining it's other patrons. read more

This place is expensive, small and filled with little kids. The lead climbing is a joke and the bouldering is mediocre. Its ironic that the most convenient gym in phoenix is the worst. The staff is incredibly high maintenance and obnoxious. Not worth it for climbers, maybe for a kids birthday party read more

A word of wisdom to first-timers wanting to check things out. I'm sure this place is great for moderate to experienced people. But for a beginner there was a hole in their 'customer service' skills. I'd been looking to check out a rock gym for something to new to learn. Their site explains what to wear and that there's a video to watch, and some training. The pictures on the site implied this as well. I walk in, I fill out the disclaimer, they take my money, then a guy walks me over to to the bouldering area, explains the routes to me and then...awkward silence. I ask, "ok, what are you showing me next" His response? "Oh, you came alone. We don't let individuals use the main areas. They need a partner." And off he went. What? No video? No anything? That's all I get? Ok. I get it. I understand that I need a belayer. I understand there are risks, insurance. whatever. ...BUT, being a beginner, shouldn't I have been told BEFORE I gave them my money? It's only good business. That was pretty uncool to not explain that first, before you took my money. Maybe this is explained somewhere on the site, but not clearly. I didn't see it. So, if you're a first timer - bring a friend, or just expect to spend a little time in the bouldering room, and go home. read more

Fun creative way to get a great workout. Be prepared to watch a safety video before hand. Don't think you'll spend the entire day, it's quite the workout! read more

Love to rock climb... But the staff at this gym were extremely rude and impatient! Won't be going back here because of them

Look, I really have a blast at the rock gym, and if the price was more reasonable my wife and I would easily be regulars here, but it's just a bit out of our reach to come here as much as we would want to. The staff is well informed, the facility seems to be well kept up, they have a bunch of different routes of different difficulty, I just don't get their prices... man I'd love to come here more often. read more

Dropped in for a night of bouldering while on vacation. Full of kids and ASU first-timers. Ratings are all over the place, Yosemite ratings on the bouldering walls and other problems rated v14 (my ass). Super inconsistent ratings, best approach is just try stuff. That said there were two separate bouldering rooms and a fair number of problems. Maybe I'm spoiled by my home gym, but this just wasn't as satisfying. read more

Great family time. Thanks to TJ and his fun instructions, we had a blast and the kids keep asking when we are going back. We will definitely be back. read more

Phoenix Rock Gym - Thanks TJ, see you again soon. - Gyms Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I listed 5 stars because PRG is "as good as it gets" in my book having only been to 2 other rock gyms in my life. The staff are very helpful and the orientation training was sufficient (although it's been so long since I went through it I can't accurately review what their curriculum is today). They change the routes frequently enough that you don't get bored but leave them enough that if you go regularly you'll get a "second chance" at that route that gave you troubles last time. They keep the bathrooms clean and there is plenty of storage space for your stuff. My only warning would be the heat of the summer. The AC in PRG is working really hard just to "mildly" cool the place. I don't really mind the heat because I enjoy working out and getting sweaty but I only list this as a warning to others to whom it might be a turn-off. Like I said, I've only been to two other rock gyms but I really like the lay-out, the vibe and have never had a negative experience at PRG. Go! Do something daring and climb a rock wall!!! read more

This place is awesome. I guess I should mention that I'm not a serious climber, I just do it every so often for fun, so I'm not sure how this place compares on a more hardcore level. It can get a little pricey depending on how addicted you are to climbing, but they offer different packages (everything from one-day to a lifetime membership!) It's very beginner-friendly and great for parties. They also have a shop where you can buy gear, and last time I was here it looked like they were extending the bouldering section. read more

I've tried a few other climbing gyms in Phoenix and this is my favorite. It is good for beginners because it has a lot of easier routes. There is a big area for lead climbing and a couple small rooms for bouldering. I love the people who work here. They are very friendly, unpretentious, and full of helpful advice without being overbearing. If you're brand new to climbing or a seasoned veteran, this will be a great place to visit. read more

When it comes to rock gyms, there is no place like home. For me, an avid plastic climber, Phoenix Rock Gym is like a second home. Friendly atmosphere, free of work hassles, and hundreds of routes to climb make it my place to be. Beginners and elite are all welcome, and all chalenged on the walls. I love being here, and I am certain that you will too. See you on the walls. read more

The staff at the PRG was incredibly rude and unfriendly. I have climbed all over the country and have never experienced such poor customer service. I walked in on a slow thursday afternoon, and none of the staff members greeted us, the women at the front desk rolled her eyes at us, no one helped us, we were yelled at for no reason, and over all felt very unwelcome. Although I like the gym itself, I will never go back. It has potential to be a great place, if any of the staff members would smile. Maybe they were having a difficult day, but that does not mean you get to be nasty to people. read more

This is where I started learning to climb, and I have a big soft spot for this gym. The gym and routes are great for beginners and well-versed climbers alike but (like many of the other reviews have noted), certain staff members are less than friendly. read more

When I got here, I felt kinda rushed. Not a nice friendly welcome, but more abrupt. After signing in, paying, etc, one of their workers gave us a brief and it was helpful. Very informative. There's many of walls to climb. I also liked that they had ropes to climb and a great free climbing wall. The only thing I wasn't too thrilled about was that they didn't have any automatic belays. That being said, at least they stayed true to the whole wall/rock climbing aspect! read more

PRG has been my home since arriving in the valley. Keeping a busy schedule doesn't allow me to get outside as much as possible but the comradery, atmosphere and variety are driving factors. Whether your just curious, gym rat or seasoned climber willing to breakdown and pull on plastic for the day, this will be a great experience. They have a great team for the youngsters and gifted route setters and keep all levels challenged and eager for more. The staff is super helpful and though they may seem stern the sport is inherently dangerous. Without the constant checks or hold your hand approach you could end up hurt or worse. Enforcing the rules to keep you safe are what they're employed to do. The gym will give you a great introduction to the sport and with networking you'll find great friends that will help keep you safe and hopefully outside to really pull on some mineral!!! read more

I haven't climbed at every gym the area because I'm about a mile away from PRG and I love this place. The staff is really friendly and the setters aren't sand-baggers, meaning the problems are rated quite difficult. If you can climb at PRG you will find it easy to climb most everywhere else, including outdoors. My only gripe is that their setters aren't very consistent. The problems can get very challenging, requiring you to think about how to send each route, however, one 5.10 might be much easier than another 5.10 and it's even worse for bouldering where some V2s are like other V1s and some V1s are like other V3s. read more

I was in town and curious to check out a new gym. I was alone so I could only use the bouldering walls but I got a look at the place. The staff was very friendly and the bouldering had a great range of challenging courses. I didn't see any serious physical equipment for lifting weights or cardio or anything (like you might find at some gyms), and they weren't really selling any food or drinks, so it's pretty much for pure rock climbing, but they had some awesome looking walls and I was really bummed I didn't have anyone to belay for me. Anyhow, cool gym. read more

I've only been once so far but I had a pretty good time. I'm out of practice and enjoyed their large selection of easy routes. They seem to have a pretty good selection of more challenging routes as well. The only downsides were the crowd and the heat. I will be going again. read more

This place has a cool vibe. Unfortunately, all of the bouldering problems are set by gnomes and Lilliputians, which incidentally caters to what seemed to be their primary clientele: a raucous horde of screaming eight year olds. read more

i can't believe how age and wear and tear grind on the body. i use to be able to do this, i thought, much better! i had an online coupon so i took my wife for some indoor rock climbing. she had never been and is terrified of heights, so i thought, why not? the staff was friendly and casual, and after a brief orientation video, we were given a more hands on orientation by another staff member. although i "knew the ropes"...hahahaha....my wife did not. and since she would be my belayer, i wanted her to know what she was doing. the hands on orientation is very fast. my wife started to glaze over as soon as she heard "carabiner". but she was able to attend and after several climbs, i was without broken bones. the gym is huge and full of difficult and not-so-difficult climbs. we never had to wait for a rope. there are storage areas for your stuff, but no lockers. they rent shoes, chalk bags, harnesses, everything. and if i'm not mistaken, teach classes as well. always fun for me. and i hope my wife still loves me after making her climb a wall with rocks bolted in it with nothing but me holding on to her. read more

This is not a fancy snooty rock gym, it's simple and to the point. Come in, get pumped, and then take your skills out doors for a real climb. I don't understand why people seek fancy rock gyms... It's a gym, it's purpose is to get you strong to be outdoors. Go! read more

I brought my kids here last weekend and they loved it! They open at 10am on weekends and we got there around noon or so on Sunday, and there were only a handful of people there. The staff was friendly and helpful so we left them for a few hours. When we came back around 3pm it was much busier! Still plenty of open spots to climb though. I bought a bunch of half-off certificates at Groupon-like sites for like $8. It's for all day climbing with all the gear...even shoes! I think I'll be trying it next time! read more

I had a great first time experience here tonight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating and patient with showing me how to use the equipment! And yeah the instructional film is super amazing. I would like a copy of it! Haha. I was lucky to come with some more experienced friends- but they left me in the dust once we got there so the sweet little brunette girl helped me out a lot. I'll definitely be back- as soon as my wrist muscles recover! read more

Sent our group of foster care kids today and the manager/owner, DC(I think) gave us a phenomenal discount! The folks at the Crisis Nursery, Children's Shelter are grateful for the break they gave us!! Wonderful experience too! read more

We had a fun time rock climbing here when we took the youth we mentor. It was a wonderful time! The staff was great and showed us how to climb the walls as well as the ropes. We all had a wonderful time! read more

This is a great place to go rock climbing. The staff is very helpful and the environment is very relaxed. Plenty of room to do your own thing, and a number of great climbs for any skill set. Can't wait to go back! read more