You must have a signed waiver in order to climb.
Children under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Reservations required for all new climbers
so we can have staff present to assist you
first time climbers
Welcome to a new vertical world!

As with any activity, there are risks and skills to understand before undertaking. To make your first experience with us the best it can be, please take a few minutes and browse through all the information available on this web site. Many of your questions will be answered in the FAQ section and in the galleries! If you can’t find all that you need here, our staff will be happy to assist you at 216-692-3300.



The Cleveland Rock Gym is divided into two, main climbing areas:
  • Bouldering Area
  • Top Rope Area
The bouldering area is 10 feet high but can be quite difficult for new climbers. The top rope area is 30 feet high but requires someone to work the ropes (a belayer). So you'll need one of the following to climb the "tall walls":
  1. A Belay Card issued by the Cleveland Rock Gym (if you've belayed previously you can take the Belay Test, but first time climbers will need to take the Belay class first).
  2. A reservation (so we can have staff on hand to belay for you).
Cleveland Rock Gym does not have staff available to belay for walk-ins. If you cannot belay or do not have a belayer in your party, you must make a reservation.