Illinois Rock Climbing Walls and Gyms

Algonquin

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Wall
   451 Rolls Drive
   Algonquin, Illinois 60102
   (847) 458-6200
   http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com
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Alton

1. Metro Sports
   2300 N. Henry St
   Alton, Illinois 62002
   (618)-462-1066
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Batavia

1. Rockaway Climbing wall
   108 First St.
   Batavia, Illinois 60510
   (708) 879-3636
   > Bouldering cave has hand/foot jam cracks and inset holds; climbing walls, a unique aid climbing route.

Belleville

1. Downtown Belleville YMCA climbing wall
   200 South Illinois Street
   Belleville, Illinois 62220
   (618) 233-1243
   http://www.ymcaswil.org
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2. Outdoor Center - YMCA of Southwest Illinois
   2437 Park Road
   Belleville, Illinois 62220
   (618) 233-9485
   http://www.ymcaswil.org
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Bloomington

1. Upper Limits Inc.
   1304 West Washington
   Bloomington, Illinois 61701
   (309) 829-8255
   (800) 964-7814
   http://www.upperlimits.com
   > +20,000 sq ft of climbing wall 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
   http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com
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Bolingbrook

1. Annerino Center wall
   Located inside Annerino Center
   201 Recreation Drive
   Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
   (630) 739-0272
   http://www.bolingbrookparks.org
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Burr Ridge

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Wall
   150 Bridewell Drive
   Burr Ridge, Illinois 60521
   (630) 230-0011
   http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com
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Cahokia

1. Cahokia Area YMCA Climbing Wall
   509 Camp Jackson Road
   Cahokia, Illinois 62206
   (618) 337-2217
   http://www.ymcaswil.org
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Carbondale

1. Climbing Wall and Roof
   Office of Intramural-Recreational Sports
   Southern Illinois University
   Carbondale, Illinois
   (618) 453-1285
   http://www.reccenter.siu.edu
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Champaign

1. University of Illinois Activities & Recreation Center
   201 East Peabody Drive
   Champaign, Illinois 61820
   (217) 333-3806
   http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu
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Chicago

1. Broadway Armory
   5910 N Broadway
   Chicago, Illinois 60640
   (312) 742-7502
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2. Old Town Indoor Rock Climbing 
   1235 North LaSalle
   Chicago, Illinois 60610
   (312) 640-1235
   http://ffc.com
   > Climbing wall with 13 ropes, extensive padded bouldering, 100+ ever-changing routes and problems

3. Hidden Peak Climbing Gym
   937 W. Chestnut
   Chicago, Illinois 60622
   (312) 563-9400
   http://www.lakeshoreacademy.com/
   > 2,000 sq. ft. bouldering climbing

4. Lakeshore Athletic Club-Illinois Center
   211 N Stetson
   Chicago, Illinois 60601
   (312) 616-9000 ext.281
   http://www.lsac.com
   > 100-ft climbing wall with overhang, slab, vertical and arête features.

5. Lakeview Athletic Club

   3212 North Broadway
   Chicago, Illinois 60657
   (773) 529-2024
   http://www.chicagoathleticclubs.com
   > Approx. 50' tall, 6 ropes.  Multiple crack, dihedrals and aretes.

6. Lincoln Park Athletic Club
   1019 W. Diversey
   Chicago, Illinois 60614
   (773) 529-2022
   http://www.chicagoathleticclubs.com
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7. Off Belay Rock Club
   907 N. Mendell St., 4th Floor
   Chicago, IL
   (312) 834-7487
   http://chicagoelitefitness.com
   > Bouldering gym for the aggressive climber. A ropeless climbing wall 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.

8. University of Illinois at Chicago Climbing Wall
   Student Recreation Facility
   737 S. Halsted St.
   Chicago, Illinois 60607
   (312) 413-5150
   http://www.uic.edu
   > 42' artificial rock climbing wall with 7 ropes

9. XSport Fitness
   819 South State Street
   Chicago, Illinois 60605
   (312)  294-0500
   http://www.xsportfitness.com
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10. Xsport Fitness
    230 W. North Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60610
    (312) 932-9100
    http://www.xsportfitness.com/
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Crete

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

Crystal Lake

1. North Wall
   824 South Main Street
   Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
   (815) 356-6855
   http://www.climbnorthwall.com/
   > 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
   http://www.decatur-parks.org
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Des Plaines

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

Dixon

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

1. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Climbing Wall
   Vadalabene Center
   Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
   (618) 650-2348
   http://www.siue.edu
   > 1500 sq ft climbing surface.

Elgin

1. The Centre of Elgin
   100 Symphony Way,
   Elgin, Illinois 60120
   (847) 531-7000
   http://www.cityofelgin.org
   > 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
   http://www.chicagoathleticclubs.com
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Glen Ellyn

1. B.R.Ryall YMCA
   49 Deicke Dr.
   Glen Ellyn. Illinois
   (630) 858-0100
   http://www.brryallymca.org
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Gurnie

1. Gurnee Park District, Hunt Club Park Community Center
   920 N. Hunt Club Road
   Gurnee, Illinois 60031
   (847) 623-7788
   http://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com 
   > 24-foot rock climbing wall.

Hoffman Estates

1. Climbing Wall
   Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center
   5050 Sedge Blvd
   Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
   (847) 645-1900
   http://www.prairiestonesports.com
   > 40 foot high indoor climbing wall inside facility.

Homewood

1. Climb On
   18120 Harwood Avenue
   Homewood, Illinois 60430
   (708) 798-9994
   http://www.climbon.net
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Libertyville

1. Libertyville Sports Complex
   1950 N. Highway 45
   Libertyville, Illinois 60048
   (847) 367-1502
   http://www.libertyville.com
   > 10 belay stations, 5 auto belays. Climbing wall has cave, crack, and chimney climbs as well as regular climbs.

Monee

1. X-Treme Plex Sports Facility
   6360 W. Emerald Parkway, Suite 110
   Monee, Illinois 60449
   (708) 534-7005
   http://www.xtremeplex.com
   > 3,000 square feet of climbing area including beginners areas, Ice Climbing training area, awesome bouldering area with a cave, and even a Rappel station. The Vertical Challenge is dedicated to creating innovative and exciting indoor rock climbing. Our gym offer the opportunity for climbers of all abilities to challenge and enjoy themselves in a fun and safe environment.

O'Fallon

1. O'Fallon YMCA Climbing Wall 
   284 North Seven Hills Road
   O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
   (618) 628-7701
   http://www.ymcaswil.org
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Oak Park

1. Oak Park Formula Fitness Club
   1114 Lake Street
   Oak Park, Illinois 60301
   (708) 383-1114
   http://ffc.com/oakpark/
   > 35 ft climbing wall.

Orland Park

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Wall
   16333 S. LaGrange Rd.
   Orland Park, Illinois 60467
   http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com
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2. Sportsplex
   14700 Ravinia Avenue
   Orland Park, Illinois 60462
   (708) 645-PLAY
   http://www.orland-park.il.us
   > 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, IL
   217-222-KROC
   www.krocquincy.org
   > 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
   http://www.rockfordymca.org
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Romeoville

1. Lifetime Fitness
   1220 Lakeview Drive
   Romeoville, Illinois 60446
   (630) 759-9995
   http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com
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Round Lake Beach

1. Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center
   2004 Municipal Way
   Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073
   (847) 740-1111
   http://www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org
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Schaumburg

1. Lifetime Fitness Climbing Wall
   900 East Higgins Rd.
   Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
   (847) 517-7171
   http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com
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Skokie

1. Lifetime Fitness
   5300 Old Orchard Road
   Skokie, Illinois 60077
   (847) 470-8600
   http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com
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Springfield

1. Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center
   3725 Chatham Road
   Springfield, Illinois 62704
   (217) 787-2460
   http://springfieldracquetandfitness.com
   > 30' climbing wall.

Vernon Hills

1. Whirlyball
   285 Center Drive
   Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
   1-800-8-WHIRLY
   http://www.whirlyball.com
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Warrenville

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

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