Get your belays ready now – Tampa’s premier indoor climbing gym is ready for summertime. Central Rock Gym, with convenient locations in north and south Tampa, is a world-class rock climbing gym and has become a star in the city since opening last year. And with summer weather pushing us indoors, their $10 membership deal is the perfect way to stay cool while getting our workouts in.
Central Rock Gym North Tampa is located in Citrus Park at 6918 Gunn Highway, while those on the south side of the city will enjoy the location at 4479 W Gandy Blvd. Both locations offer some of the best climbing and bouldering facilities anywhere in the region.
For a limited time, new members can get their first month for only $10 when they commit to one month of membership at full price, which gets them access to any Central Rock Gym facility across the country (including both Tampa locations). Perhaps the best part – and what separates CRG from other gyms – is that there is no sign up or enrollment fee, no cancellation fee, and no obligation to do anything beyond your two months of climbing (though we imagine plenty of first-time climbers will get hooked.)
CRG is truly a world-class facility, with a stunning lineup of varied-difficulty auto-belay climbs, a gigantic collection of bouldering walls, and even fitness and yoga classes. Snagging a membership earns members unlimited fitness and yoga classes; free rental gear (shoes, harness, and belay device); free Climbing Progression Classes (get climbing coaching from expert professionals); and even special membership appreciation events. Members also get a monthly guest pass, so they can bring a friend and introduce them to climbing.
The free Climbing Progression Classes are a huge value, giving newcomers a Rock Climbing 101 lesson on their first day, followed by more advanced training once they’ve mastered the basics. Add to that the unlimited yoga, HIIT, and strength training classes, and two months at Central Rock Gym will have new members looking like a New Me.
Of course, you don’t have to be a member to get in on the fun. CRG has day passes and single class passes available for as little as $15. And for parents who need to entertain their kids midsummer, all children under 5 can get a day pass *and* climbing gear rental for only $15 total. That’s a lot cheaper than a theme park.
Central Rock Gym offers more than the typical gym membership
Part of what makes Central Rock Gym so special is the community it creates and nurtures. With regular events for members and a supportive atmosphere along the walls, the experience goes far beyond the keep-your-head-down, come-and-go atmosphere at big box gyms. That community ethos is what has driven CRG since its founding, and what has made it such a popular spot in Tampa.
To be sure, the incredible and modern facility is a huge draw. But CRG’s mission goes far beyond expert rock and hand placement.
“In addition to climbing, our gyms help build strong communities through their youth programs, member events, meetups, competitions, and fundraising events,” CRG says. “We strive to create an experience and atmosphere within our gyms that is welcoming and accessible to all climbers, regardless of experience or background.”
If you’re planning a visit, we can’t recommend the $10 membership deal highly enough. And if you want to give it a test run before committing, it’s easy to get all your paperwork filled out online in advance and pop in for a belay class followed by a day of climbing. You may even be convinced to stick around for a restorative yoga class afterward.
Central Rock Gym is located at 6918 Gunn Highway in North Tampa, and at 4479 W Gandy Blvd in South Tampa. Learn more at centralrockgym.com.
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