I came here with my daughter and her husband who are serious rock climbers. I can be described as a novice at best, and it is not an activity I particularly enjoy. However, I had a great time at this bouldering gym. They have numerous routes ranging from easy enough for small children to the nearly impossible. I was able to do the medium difficulty routes. They also offer yoga classes and have a fitness center. There is an upstairs lounge as well. If you love rock climbing and bouldering then check his place out. read more

Bouldering Project - Springdale - On the green route - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've only been here twice and let me say, it's a lot of fun! I'm still a bouldering noob, but what I like about this place is that they encourage people who have never been bouldering before to get into the sport and make it easy for you! The staff is really helpful and they will make sure you're all squared away especially if its your first time by throwing in free climbing shoes to rent, free chalk, and they go over the climbing levels with you. This place makes bouldering a little too fun... So expect to be there for a few hours and expect to be sore for 3 days after that. You're welcome! read more

Great date spot or place to have a casual yet fun and challenging workout! First time guests get free shoe rental, and they have daily rates if you're not sure you want to commit to a membership. Staff is really friendly, and there's a lot of courses here to try out, with different levels for the beginner to the expert. I really enjoyed my time here! read more

"Let's go climb at this place." We put it on the calendar with friends. Three days before, I decided to google what I was getting myself into. I learned a little bit about bouldering and off we went. Don't feel like you have to google. Just show up. Head straight to the computers on your right and fill out a release. Then check-in. Your first shoe rental is free. You want to rent climbing shoes. They are stiff and pinchy and - you want them! They make the climbs much easier. Even if you have minimalist shoes, they won't help you here. Climbing shoes. Do it. The staff is super friendly. They'll give you a quick "tour" verbally from the desk. Take a minute to walk around and see the layout. When you're ready to dive in, stow your stuff in an open cubby (free) near the climbing area, or stash it in a locker (self-programmable and free) in the restrooms. That's also where you'll find showers and the sauna. Ask them for newbie tips. Although, they're so great they probably gave you some without asking. We went straight to the youth advanced area to "warm up." By "warm up," I mean, "Figure our how to do this." Pick a yellow or red problem (path), and just ... climb. Watch others do it then jump in there behind them. Boost your ego on the easier stuff and slowly try more challenging problems. Have fun. Just get in there and try. Sit and rest your hands and arms occasionally. Heck, with a day pass, you can put your shoe rentals in a locker, leave to go grab some food (and rest your aches), then come back and climb some more! Even when it's a bit crowded, it's a lot of fun. read more

Bouldering Project - Springdale - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

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You have yoga. You have a gym. You have fitness classes on regularly schedule. You have an upstairs coworking area with great wifi. You have a place for kiddos to climb freely away from the larger humans. Best of all, there is a sauna in the large bathroom/locker area! The facility offers many great amenities for their monthly gym price. You pretty much can live here from when they open til they close. The bouldering area is large with several sections of walls at many different angles. This place is a good any type of outing. Pro tip# 33: there is additional parking behind the plaza that can be accessed when heading north of the location. read more

Love this place! I'm not an climber by any means but was passing through in town and my dude's friends are regulars, so we stopped by on a Sunday morning. I know from experience that my soft pansy hands give out at the 1 hour mark (basically climbed all the yellows and easy reds I could), but I found plenty else to do in the gym area! Really impressed with their fitness room for a climbing place - it's a super spacious setup, similar to a Crossfit gym, but there aren't any mirrors (I actually enjoyed this aspect, though the con is you can't watch your form). The walls are also covered by hand painted murals so you have some art to look at while you sweat. I'm currently going to a very sketchy gym right now, so this workout space was a dream - clean weights, platforms, bumper plates, TRX, and there's a class room as well. Everyone is super respectful, and super focused in their workouts, there's just a really nice vibe. Definitely would love to return, and also try the cider brewery next door next time :-). read more

I recently moved to Austin from Portland, OR where the bouldering gyms are out of this world and was unfortunately disappointed with my experience at ABP. Perhaps I was spoiled up there. Compared to what I'm used to, the walls felt bare and the problems were sparse or all too challenging for my level even in the "big kid/warmup" area (were all of them placed by someone really tall or experienced?) In a matter of 30mins I had attempted every problem in the gym and was only able to solve one, which is not at all normal for me. I can typically solve most 1-2 level problems and will climb for hours if there's a few options to swap between. I was left pretty disappointed about that! What bumped this up to a two-star review was the sauna. It's a fantastic dry 200 degrees in there and I was able to leave in a better mood after the climbing (or lack-thereof). I bought a ten-punch pass, so I guess I'll be doing 9 more sauna sessions and looking elsewhere for climbing. read more

Awesome gym. Lots of fun climbs. Great yoga class! Sauna, showers....it has it all! Great lighting too.

I would argue this is the least fun gym in the Austin area for a variety of reasons. First of all, it's unlikely you can leave this place without a couple of bleeding wounds as the walls feel like sandpaper and many of the holds are getting to the point where they need to be replaced. Secondly the route setting is much more rewarding of flexibility than strength, making all of the problems (especially more difficult ones) feel awkward and gross. The gym is also more expensive than the other ones in the Austin area. I would say it's a fine place to bring a first time climber because of the size but that's pretty much the only time I voluntarily go here. read more

If I lived in Austin, I would seriously consider making this my primary climbing gym. The good: - It's huge! Even though it gets crowded, there's just so much space to climb on that I doubt you'd ever wait longer than a few minutes to climb your desired problem. In addition to the insanely large bouldering area, there are kids/youth climbing areas, an upstairs airy space for studying/hanging out with outlets/wifi, a yoga room, and a seriously incredible fitness gym built for the hybrid crossfitter/climber. - It's new. No gross feet/armpit smell, everything is sparkly clean, and the holds are clean and not faded. The locker rooms in particular are impressive, with bathrooms, lockers, changing areas, showers, a SAUNA (what!!!), a sitting area with blowdryers and straighteners. - There's so much variety, for the novice all the way to the very experienced. It's so much more fun to climb in an environment where everyone is interested in the sport but all coming from different places. I loved how the gym covered all kinds of problems with all sorts of holds, including overhang/ledge, cave, corner, arete, balance/transfer/slab, top out boulders, etc. There's just so much volume that if you have a weak area you want to work on, there will be plenty of problems suited for that area. - Their circuit coloring system for grading problems is so great. I really enjoyed it because it challenged me to climb more freely without having specific grades attached. Basically instead of a specific "V" grade, the problems are colored, and each color represents a range of V difficulties. For example, beginners climb the yellow, red, and green problems, which would be VB-V0, V0-V2, V1-V3, V1-V3 ranges, respectively. You can't tell for sure how difficult a route is within a color until you try, so I ended up trying way more than I would have typically. There's a handy color wheel on a card at the front desk you can grab to help you decide what colors you can flash and project your first time here. - There are tons of volumes (basically pyramids stuck to the walls) that are incorporated into the problems. I liked this because they let you solve problems in more ways than a simple hold would have. It was especially fun as a short climber to utilize volumes for moves that required more flexibility or a high feet. - There are ladders near every few sets of problems to help you climb down - There's a hidden away climbers workout area in the middle of a large boulder that has hangboards, campusboards, a huge wall of various types of holds (for traversing? inventing your own problems? practicing holds? didn't stay too long to look), and a "treadmill" (for testing endurance? also not entirely sure but it looked fun!). - Free loaner chalk bags and the staff were even kind enough to supply us with some extra chalk because we had run out. - Free shoe rental for first-timers - Discounts for students - The day pass ($16) includes access to classes and the fitness room The bad: - The day pass is $16 which is rather steep for just bouldering. It does give you access to their classes and fitness room which is nice, but if you wanted to just boulder for a short session, it's excessive. I wish they had a "bouldering only" pass that was cheaper. That's the only reason I with-held one star. - I can see how parking would be a pain, the lot isn't that huge and people tend to stay a few hours so turnover wouldn't be super fast (this is all conjecture so correct me if I'm wrong) - I don't consider this "bad" since it's such a luxury, but there's no cafe/coffee option in this huge space. It's not bad since it's not a standard thing to include in a gym but it would have been a nice touch. There is food/granola bars/drinks that you can purchase though! The unknown: - Can't comment on how often they change their problems, though, since I've only been once - Haven't looked into their membership options but check out their website for more details. read more

Awesome customer service! Employees are super helpful and this can lace has everything. Loved it! read more

Bouldering Project - Springdale - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Update: Wow! Here we are several years later. My wife and I have been members since this original review in 2016. All told, the space is still great, the variety of work-out options is fantastic and the value is still there. My only complaint is as of late there have been a number of young children in the adult climbing area and either they or their parents don't seem to know to enjoy the space safely. I'm a large dude that sometimes falls from the wall. Some of the children run freely and if they ran under me while climbing, it would not be good. I love seeing new people try out bouldering, I just wish staff were a little more active in enforcing the rules and policies. read more

First time here and had a lot of fun! ABP is definitely the place to come with friends & family. I find many of the rock levels challenging and it really makes you critically think. There are levels of difficulty for all skill sets. The prices are fair. I was satisfied and will definitely be back! read more

Bouldering Project - Springdale - Made it to the top! - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for my first time and I was totally impressed. I was a bit nervous because I'm deathly scared of heights and there are 0 ropes to secure you. BUT there is an insanely thick and soft mat for you to fall onto if you must. My friend has a membership here so I got to have my first session for free! Staff was so nice. There are SO many different routes for beginners to experts to try and the environment is so open and friendly where everyone is uplifting and encouraging. Hard to find ppl like that in 2017 lol. read more

Austin Bouldering Project is the best! It's so clean, spacious, plays great music, and has fun routes for all levels. (There are some that let you climb over the top, which is cool.) My husband and I spent an afternoon over the holiday break here and were impressed. Compared to the bouldering gyms we've visited in Brooklyn & SF, this gym had a lot of nice amenities and features that made me wish I could come back more often. There's also an elevated lounge for people who just want to relax, read, or go on their laptop. Perfect place to chill! They offer fitness classes/workshops and have a lot of cubbies, clean bathrooms. Shoes are free to rent for first-timers, too. read more

Hands down my favorite gym in Austin, both for bouldering and for simple workout! I have taken yoga in their beautiful yoga room, and fitness classes and they are fantastic. This is definitely a great community, mostly built of younger people (I'd say it's 90% millennials). Everyone is delightfully respectful of one another! Additionally, this gym is totally worth the monthly price rate, and there's no bullshit cancellation fees or contracts. Thank goodness!! read more

Came here after visiting my sister with friends. Honest to God I was in heaven. I'm not a very enthused person most of the time due to consistent lack of sleep but this place had me lit up like a kid in a park as soon as I stepped in. My buddies were pretty nervous about climbing at first but they all fell in love with it! We had an awesome time and there were problems that I just couldn't get at my rec center at home due to space. Come to San Antonio please!!! I will pay rent to live there lol. read more

Bouldering Project - Springdale - This place is huge! - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Awesome climbing/fitness gym. Tons of amenities, great location and community. Very clean, nice staff, can not recommend more.

Found this place online. Super nice facility and there are quite a bit of people that go. It was well lit and the holds we're pretty good. I plan to visit again. Shoe rental is free on your first day but I did have my own shoes and chalk anyways. They have a kids section if you bring a child with you. My only complaint which isn't really a big deal, is that sometimes the route end was unclear. Top out at the last hold? Or top of the wall? Other than that, stellar good time! read more

ABP is awesome!!!! It's a huuuuge gym with tons of interesting and fun routes for all levels. I loved how accessible it was for someone like myself who has only been climbing for 4 months (I regularly climb v0-v2 range). The community is wonderful, friendly, and supportive. I also loved the chill upstairs lounge and super helpful and friendly staff! I regularly climb in the SF bay area, but this is one of the best bouldering gyms I've been to. If you're in the Austin area and love bouldering, then definitely check out ABP! read more

Holy shit. That was my first impression when I walked in. This is one of the nicest fitness/climbing facilities I've ever been to. I'm from San Francisco and stayed an extra night in Austin to save money on a flight. Was tired of drinking and pigging out and wanted to do something fun and inexpensive. It was only $12 with a student discount + free gear rental for first timers. They even had tables upstairs to chill out at and get work done (beats being stuck in the hostel all evening). So glad I came to check this facility out--seriously I could spend all day in here. read more

Great place for kids. the only thing I could think is probably some more (directional) projection lights on the baby's area/wall. Without a proper lighting small baby still got attracted to bigger kids' area then it is somehow a waste to have a separated baby's area if baby don't want to stay there. read more

A few years ago I started indoor climbing. I was mostly going to Main Event because I hadn't learned how to belay yet. When ABP opened I heard from so many people about how great the facilities were, so I got over my initial nervousness about climbing without a rope to check it out. I was really impressed with ABP! The routes are color coded by the color of the holds themselves, so it's really easy to tell where the route goes. Climbers of all levels will be happy here with the wide variety of difficulty levels. Sections of the walls are replaced with new routes about every month and a half, and they're staggered so you don't go but a few weeks without at least something new showing up. And on top of all that the staff are super friendly. Memberships and day passes also include free yoga and circuit training classes, access to the weight and cardio room, and the sauna in the locker room. I haven't actually used any of the bonuses yet, but I do hope to check them out at some point. I have never had a monthly gym membership before in my life, but I have one at ABP because I love it that much and have started going twice a week. read more

How can you not love ABP? I come here all the time and the staff is always so kind, they're always changing the different courses, and I always have an amazing time. Cool date spot, good place to work on your arm strength. This has been a way better alternative to getting drinks with friends! Super chill spot and they even have a gym and yoga classes available if you want to become a member. read more

This place is AWESOME. My friends are regulars here and invited me to go for the day. Oh my, was it a workout. It was my first bouldering experience and I was VERY impressed with the facility. They have plenty of routes for all experience levels and there is a small practice area where you can warm up (or in my case figure out what/how I was supposed to climb up these things) before hitting the main climbing area. Other climbers are very respectful regarding waiting for routes and giving you enough space to comfortably fall. The bathroom/shower area is very nice and well kept, they have plenty of storage space for your bags/shoes, and they have a massive tub of much needed lotion for your hands when you're finished. I will definitely be going back! read more

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Pro facility. I come in from CO every year for SXSW and stay for 2 weeks. I session at ABP a lot during the time I'm there. This is the gym to model others after. Polite and friendly staff that do a good job of nicely and appropriately enforcing the gym rules. Clean! Great workout and training area. Tons of space so you're not climbing on top of each other. And the way problem setting is great with excellent quality for all levels. The only thing I would have written about (if I did this review a few years back) would be to add in food/beer service. But then, beer and food services opened up right next door on campus! Keep up the good work team! I look forward to sessioning at ABP every year when I visit Austin. read more

This place is awesome! When my boyfriend took me here, I wasn't really sure what to expect. The building is just a big, white square. When you walk inside, the decor completely changes. This place pretty much has it all. It has walls for bouldering, a gym, yoga, and even study areas. My boyfriend comes here to work and when he needs to take a break, he goes and takes a yoga class or boulders for a bit. I've been here twice and both times, I've had a lot of fun. There are a lot of options for climbing. There's even a children's section if you have kids and want to get them started young. Can you imagine the muscles on those children? Anyway, you can't do top roping here, but that's a nonissue for me. Bouldering is more challenging to me. I will be back the next time I'm in Austin! read more

I recently bought a punch pass here, because I found myself going more and more often. This place has everything you need for fitness! They have a huge bouldering area and a good sized gym with a lot of equipment. They also host yoga and circuit classes for those who are interested. The best part is, if you have a day pass you can do it all! read more

We had an awesome experience today celebrating my son's 4th birthday party here. The staff that helped out with the party- Miles and Casey- were incredible. I can't recommend this place enough! Clean facilities, the equipment is in great shape, and it's just FUN. The party room had ample space so all the kids could run and get their energy out. The kids had fun climbing, and I really appreciate Miles and Casey leading the kids in games, etc. Thank you Austin Bouldering Project for making Fred's 4th birthday rock! read more

This place is great. I've never been to bouldering gym outside of Austin, but this is my favorite place around here. The inside is nice and clean, there's plenty of parking around the area, and they have shoe and chalk bags you can borrow. The routes change on a set schedule, so there is a constant flow of new climbs to try. The mats are in good condition and meets the wall - reducing the risk of injury. I've never felt unsafe at ABP, which is of major importance. This reason is probably why many parents bring their kids. Also good for kids are the sections of the gym specifically designed for young and shorter people. The workout classes and yoga classes are good, and the locker rooms are nice too. As a member, I get to bring 2 new people to ABP per month. It's great marketing for them, but also good for me because I can invite new friends. There's also a nice upstairs area with tables - a good spot to read or get some work done. If you want to climb with a harness or learn/practice belaying then unfortunately this isn't the place for you. That's really the only reason I wouldn't recommend ABP! read more

Okay firstly this is literally the dopest climbing gym ever with amazing sets. Secondly, the staff is incredible. I live in Colorado and I left my climbing shoes in this gym and they actually shipped them back to me. I am 100% for this gym. read more

I miss Austin already, if I lived here I would definitely get a membership. My brother in law took me for my 30th birthday. It was my first time rock wall climbing or bouldering as the title says. I have a fear of heights and falling, but I have always wanted to do it. I was the only one that made noise when I had to jump off onto the thick plushy floor, but I am very proud of myself for doing it. There was another climber that was encouraging me,which was really nice. I like that this building has a yoga studio and a gym and a section for kids. This place is huge and very well kept. The girl at the front counter was really nice and when she saw it was my birthday even wished me a happy birthday. You would be surprised how many people do not do that. Anyway, if you are in Austin you need to check this place off. Also, there are big dog water bowls on the deck. read more

This is such a great bouldering gym! I came here for my first time and loved everything about that experience. The staff is so friendly, encouraging and helpful. They eased my nerves and gave helpful tips. If I lived closer, I'd definitely get a monthly membership but coming once or twice a month works well for me. The environment is just super encouraging and welcoming so if you're nervous about trying something new and being judged, stop worrying and just do it! read more

I love this place! Even though I'm not a professional climber by any measure, I love doing it for fun with friends. Austin Bouldering Project is the place to go if you wanna try out bouldering. They have a full gym and all the amenities. There's even free yoga classes throughout the day. The vibe is chill, and the people are pretty cool. Highly, highly recommend! read more

I love the idea and will be back. Great facilities and the staff is really nice. Love the class schedule. However, while I was working upstairs (in what I thought was the work area), a giant, loud kids birthday party happened right besides me at 2PM on a Friday afternoon. Oh Why!? Either there needs to be a working area, or a kids birthday area but the two shall not meet. I have a small kid too - so that may (or may not) mean I'm less tolerant. Anywho, keep working out the kinks and rocking on! read more

By now you know about the yoga, sauna, lounge spaces and all the other cool bonuses at ABP. What surprised me during my last visit was the fact that they are going to constantly change their routes. It's an added level of customer service that I really appreciate. It will keep the gym from getting stagnant and boring. The gym is still really new so I think over time we'll see things like more classes, bouldering competitions, and possibly some training in the free weights side of the gym. I think the best is yet to come at ABP. Also, if you DON'T climb. This is a great place to start. The climbing community is very friendly and so is the ABP staff. Don't be afraid to try this sport out! They'll rent you any equipment you might need until you inevitably fall in love with the sport and buy your own. Climb on! read more

The bouldering gym of my dreams. Included in your membership is: access to a HUGE bouldering area, weight room, yoga classes, climbing classes, locker rooms, and a lounge area. The bouldering area is massive to say the least. When I took the tour, it was mentioned that there are over 200 boulder problems with all varieties of walls (slab, face, overhanging, roof, dihedral). The holds on the routes are color coordinated and are not marked by tape which makes it very clear which holds are on the route. One huge plus is that ABP has a bouldering area for kids to reduce the number of kids running under you while you climb. ABP also has a beginner area with easy routes which are are great for warming up. Also, their climbing treadmill is an awesome machine you can use to train your endurance or get a great warm up. The weight room is very spacious! It has free weights, squat racks, benches, hang boards, pull up bars, cardio machines, and more! I haven't tried the yoga or climbing classes... The locker rooms are the bomb. Amenities include showers (with changing area for privacy), soap, towel service, and a sauna. Lastly, the lounge area is very spacious. Yes, there is wifi! In fact, I'm writing this review while watching Marvel's Daredevel in ABP's lounge. It has many electrical receptacles spaced out generously along the ground. Awesome for anyone who wants to chill out in between climbs. Especially students. The creators of this gym have really thought of everything. Austin rock gym is great but they better step up their game because ABP is on another level. read more

I really love ABP and not just because it's the shiny new alternative to ARG. I love the fitness classes and the steam room. I love that the women's locker room has a jar of hair ties and a basket of tampons. Everything is just really well thought out and the staff are always enthusiastic, patient, and kind. It's got that whole body nourishment thing going and not just the climbing part. I can't wait to see what new things they add as they grow. Also, having a student membership option is Amazing. read more

Really cool place to climb. I only wish it wasn't so crowded. Would recommend going earlier in the day before 5 to avoid having to wait for problems to open up. read more

Bouldering Project - Springdale - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is the perfect climbing gym. The great things about it: 1. It's HUGE! There are tons of problems and even when it's crowded, you don't feel like you're tripping all over everyone. 2. The route setting is the best I've ever seen. There's a ton of creativity (gastons, underclings, balance) even at the v1 or v2 levels. Grading seemed fair. 3. There's a giant (and apparently super fun!) kids area. The children are happy and so are the adults, because there aren't little munchkins running around and screaming in the main bouldering area. 4. The facilities are clean and full of natural light. There's even local art! 5. Parking sucks but I couldn't even be mad about it cause there are huge lots right next door. Keep it up, ABP! read more