Illinois Rock Climbing Gyms

Batavia

1. Rockaway Climbing Gym
   108 First St.
   Batavia, Illinois 60510
   (708) 879-3636
   > No website. Bouldering cave has hand/foot jam cracks and inset holds; climbing gyms, a unique aid climbing route.

Belleville

1. Downtown Belleville YMCA Climbing Gym
   200 South Illinois Street
   Belleville, Illinois 62220
   (618) 233-1243
   Downtown Belleville YMCA Climbing Gym
2. Outdoor Center - YMCA of Southwest Illinois
   2437 Park Road
   Belleville, Illinois 62220
   (618) 233-9485
   Outdoor Center - YMCA of Southwest Illinois
   > Indoor climbing dedicated areas.

Bloomington

1. Upper Limits Inc.
   1304 West Washington
   Bloomington, Illinois 61701
   (800) 964-7814
   Upper Limits Inc.
   > +20,000 sq ft of climbing gym surface. Outdoor wall 110 ft. tall with top rope and lead routes. Lighted for night climbing. 120 ft. rappel off the building; take an elevator to the top. Large climbing bouldering cave has multiple levels. Main area has slab, arêtes, roofs, dihedrals, cracks, and the wave wall. The silos are 65 ft. tall.

Bloomingdale

1. Lifetime Fitness
   455 Scott Drive
   Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
   (630) 582-4100
   Lifetime Fitness
   > The Rock Wall helps develop communication and teamwork skills. Open climbs are on the schedule; see website.

Bolingbrook

1. Annerino Center wall
   201 Recreation Drive
   Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
   (630) 739-0272
   Annerino Center wall
   > 23 ft high custom rock-climbing gym.

Burr Ridge

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
   150 Bridewell Drive
   Burr Ridge, Illinois 60521
   (630) 230-0011
   Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
   > Rock wall located at the fitness center.

Cahokia

1. Cahokia Area YMCA Climbing Gym
   509 Camp Jackson Road
   Cahokia, Illinois 62206
   (618) 337-2217
   Cahokia Area YMCA Climbing Gym
   > climbing gym located at the YMCA.

Canton

1. Camp Kearney
   30000 Mission Camp Rd.
   Canton, Illinois 61520
   309-389-5375
   Camp Kearney
   > There are 2 climbing gyms and 5 ropes courses. There is also a zip line with the climbing gyms. The high ropes course is by appointment only.

Carbondale

1. The Student Recreation Center climbing gym and Roof
   300 East Grand Avenue, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
   Carbondale, Illinois
   (618) 453-1277
   climbing gym and Roof
   > University climbing gym is a 28-foot indoor rock climbing gym, with adjustable handholds. . 300 East Grand Avenue | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Champaign-Urbana

1. UIUC Activities & Recreation Center Climbing Gym
   201 East Peabody Drive
   Champaign-Urbana, Illinois 61820
   (217) 333-3806
   UIUC Activities & Recreation Center Climbing Gym
   > U of I climbing gym.

Chicago

1. Hidden Peak
   937 W. Chestnut
   Chicago, Illinois 60622
   (312) 563-9400
   Hidden Peak
   > 2,000 sq. ft. Bouldering climbing
2. Lakeview Athletic Club
   3212 North Broadway
   Chicago, Illinois 60657
   (773) 529-2024
   Lakeview Athletic Club
   > Approx. 50' tall, 6 ropes. Multiple crack, dihedrals and aretes.
3. Lincoln Park Athletic Club
   1019 W. Diversey
   Chicago, Illinois 60614
   (773) 529-2022
   Lincoln Park Athletic Club
4. Off Belay Rock Club
   1907 N Mendell St 4th Floor
   Chicago, Illinois 60642
   773-358-2818
   Off Belay Rock Club
   > Bouldering gym for the aggressive climber. A ropeless climbing gym for training endurance, technique, and strength on some challenging features and slanted walls. A climbing gym that is truly Off Belay. Two 44-degree walls. Bouldering only, inside a cross-fit facility.
5. Off Belay Rock Club
   907 N. Mendell St., 4th Floor
   Chicago, Illinois 60642
   (312) 834-7487
   Off Belay Rock Club
   > Bouldering gym for the aggressive climber. A ropeless climbing gym for training endurance, technique, and strength on some challenging features and slanted walls. A climbing gym that is truly Off Belay. Two 44-degree walls.
6. University of Illinois at Chicago Climbing Gym
   737 S. Halsted St.
   Chicago, Illinois 60607
   (312) 834-7487
   University of Illinois at Chicago Climbing Gym
   > 42' artificial rock climbing gym with 7 ropes
7. XSport Fitness
   819 South State Street
   Chicago, Illinois 60605
   (312) 294-0500
   XSport Fitness
   > Rock climbing gym located in the State Street Gym.
8. XSport Fitness 2
   230 W. North Avenue
   Chicago, Illinois 60610
   (312) 932-9100
   XSport Fitness 2

Crete

1. South Suburban Cheer and Tumbling
   1329 Commerce Drive
   Crete, Illinois 60417
   (708) 367-8075
   > 16 foot climbing gym.

Crystal Lake

1. North Wall
   824 South Main Street
   Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
   (815) 356-6855
   North Wall
   > Climbing gym with 6000 sq. ft., 50 foot lead climb on overhanging arch with 30-foot roof, 1500+ square foot, multi-level bouldering cave, slabs, roofs, cracks, overhangs, faces vary the terrain.

Decatur

1. Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC)
   1295 West Wood St
   Decatur, Illinois 62522
   (217) 429-3472
   Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC)

Des Plaines

1. Latof YMCA - Adventure Center
   300 East Northwest Highway
   Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
   (847) 296-3376
   > indoor rock climbing, bouldering and ropes course.

Dixon

1. Rox Gym
   Illinois Route 26
   Dixon, Illinois 61021
   (815) 288-ROX1

Edwardsville

1. SIU Edwardsville climbing gym
   Vadalabene Center
   Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
   (618) 650-2348
   SIU Edwardsville climbing gym
   > 1500 sq ft climbing surface.

Elgin

1. The Centre of Elgin
   100 Symphony Way
   Elgin, Illinois 60120
   (847) 531-7000
   The Centre of Elgin
   > Two vertical sides; one slab, and one slight overhang. The dimensions measure 32'H x 28'W with a total of 1165 sq. ft; five ropes and two auto belays. The routes are designed for all climbing abilities.

Evanston

1. Evanston Athletic Club
   1723 Benson Ave
   Evanston, Illinois 60204
   (847) 866-6190
   Evanston Athletic Club

Glen Ellyn

1. B.R.Ryall YMCA
   49 Deicke Dr.
   Glen Ellyn, Illinois
   (630) 858-0100
   B.R.Ryall YMCA

Gurnee

1. Gurnee Park District, Hunt Club Park Community Center
   920 N. Hunt Club Road
   Gurnee, Illinois 60031
   (847) 623-7788
   Gurnee Park District, Hunt Club Park Community Center
   > 24-foot rock climbing gym.

Hoffman Estates

1. Climbing Gym
   5050 Sedge Blvd
   Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
   (847) 645-1900
   Climbing Gym
   > 40 foot high indoor climbing gym inside facility.

Homewood

1. Climb On
   18120 Harwood Avenue
   Homewood, Illinois 60430
   (708) 798-9994
   Climb On

Libertyville

1. Libertyville Sports Complex
   1950 N. Highway 45
   Libertyville, Illinois 60048
   (847) 367-1502
   Libertyville Sports Complex
   > 10 belay stations, 5 auto belays. climbing gym has cave, crack, and chimney climbs as well as regular climbs.

O`Fallon

1. O`Fallon YMCA climbing gym
   284 North Seven Hills Road
   O`Fallon, Illinois 62269
   (618) 628-7701
   O`Fallon YMCA climbing gym

Orland Park

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
   16333 S. LaGrange Rd.
   Orland Park, Illinois 60467
   Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
   > 35 ft climbing gym.
2. Sportsplex
   14700 Ravinia Avenue
   Orland Park, Illinois 60467
   (708) 645-PLAY
   Sportsplex
   > 35' indoor rock climbing facility with 10 ropes (6 lead and 4 auto belays)

Quincy

1. Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
   405 Vermont Street
   Quincy, Illinois 61107
   217-222-KROC
   Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
   > 26 ft. rock wall, 1 auto belay, 4 manual belays, bouldering area.

Rockford

1. YMCA of Rock River Valley
   200 Y Blvd.
   Rockford, Illinois 61107
   (815) 987-2252
   YMCA of Rock River Valley

Romeoville

1. Lifetime Fitness
   1220 Lakeview Drive
   Romeoville, Illinois 60446
   (630) 759-9995
   Lifetime Fitness

Round Lake Beach

1. Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center
   2004 Municipal Way
   Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073
   (847) 740-1111
   Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center

Schaumburg

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym
   900 East Higgins Rd.
   Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
   (847) 517-7171
   Lifetime Fitness Climbing Gym

Skokie

1. Lifetime Fitness
   5300 Old Orchard Road
   Skokie, Illinois 60077
   (847) 470-8600
   Lifetime Fitness

Springfield

1. Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center
   3725 Chatham Road
   Springfield, Illinois 62704
   (217) 787-2460
   Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center

Vernon Hills

1. Whirlyball
   285 Center Drive
   Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
   (800) 8-WHIRLY
   Whirlyball

Waukegan

1. Hinkston Field House
   800 Baldwin Ave
   Waukegan, Illinois 60085
   847-782-3300
   Hinkston Field House
   > A challenging activity for your family, team, or co-workers. Rent the climbing gym at the field house for your group; or, come during open climb.

Warrenville

1. Vertical Endevors
   28141 Diehl Road
   Warrenville, Illinois
   (630) 836-0122
   Vertical Endevors
   > 18,000 sq. ft. of climbing gym surface, 17 auto-belays, 50 top rope stations, bouldering areas and lead climbing opportunities.

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