We came in for the night owl deal which is $10 after 10pm. The staff was helpful in explaining everything. He went over the equipment, safely and which parts that we were able to climb. We got a soild hour and half in. The place is run well. Not issues to record read more

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Yoooo they added a water bottle filling station! What a dream come true!

Came here with my BF for an all day pass that came with rentals (includes harness and shoes). We were greeted briefly by Kim and she gave us a brief 10 minute run down of the rules. Very helpful and throughout! Boy and I were new to rock climbing and I'm terrified of heights. The hardest thing for me was learning to let go of the harness and trust. Trust that I won't die. Overall, had a blast! Will definitely come back! Potentially can be my next new hobby :) read more

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As far as climbing gyms go, this one is undeniably a bit small. The walls aren't very high so the top rope section is good for new climbers but might not hold that much draw for more experienced climbers. The bouldering wall, despite its relatively small size, has excellently set problems. The style here is very technical, with the difficulty of many climbs coming from tricky betas rather than pure strength. Furthermore, the setters do a great job of making climbs equitable for people of all heights. Many reviews here say that the grades are a lot tougher than other gyms in the area, but I think that at the time of this review it's about the same. read more

We had my kid's 6th birthday party here today, and it was epic. I wasn't sure what it would be like to have 11 kindergartners who have never rock climbed before at a party, but they all had the best time. The two staff members who ran the party were awesome and got all the kids going and up on the wall. They played fun games at the end that the kids loved. The folks at the front desk were so helpful and nice too. My kid had an incredible party and we will be back! read more

Location not accessible via T :(. Free parking A++ Friendly staff, good instruction Discounted rates for students Sundays $15 including gear(shoes and harness) Saturdays starting at 7p ladies $15 It's a small place so I can't imagine how annoying it is when it's packed. They call it a gym, but there's like two tread mills and a couple of weights There's a tight rope which I almost lost my life on. But it was pretty cool Atmosphere: hot and humid. Smelled like corn chips, and feet. Music was good, makes you want to rock climb. Lacks variety, all the walls were pretty much the same. AND when you free climb and fall the mat is not that soft. In the end this place is Not too shabby. I still go, this place gets a B read more

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Just reach home from rock climbing. It was my first time doing something like this so I was very excited. The lady at the front desk was the sweetest of them all but can't remember her name. All I could remember is that she just move to Boston 5 or 6 months ago. For me it wasn't as easy as it looks but after a hour or two I finally made it to the top. The kids that go there are well trained and didn't need much help making it to the top at all. There was this one girl around the age of six to eight that went up the wall four times blindfolded. Simple amazing, young and talented. I really enjoyed this spot would definitely go back one of these days with a friend hopefully. read more

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The place is pretty nice for a rock climbing gym. There are a good number of auto belays and and regular belays as well, though I did find that people were generally using the autos. There is a good range for the auto belays, but I did notice that the regular belays were on the higher end with an average of 5.9. There are a good range of levels for bouldering as well, so beginners and pros each have their place on different walls. You can top out on every single path, which is good but kind of scary still for some. What I did not like about the gym is how busy it was. There were a lot of children there, which is completely fine, but is hard to go through different walls when the children are rotating between each other. I've been to the South Boston location and it is definitely quieter there, if you'd like more options. TLDR: Nice gym with lots of different walls for belaying and bouldering, but gets pretty busy with children on a Sunday afternoon . read more

Great place to climb! I've been to a few different indoor rock climbing places and this was the best. Max at the front desk was pleasant and helpful. Some of the other staff seemed...idk, snobby? Standoffish? But maybe that was just me. But the gear was in god shape, especially the shoes which was a nice change. There was so much awesome bouldering to choose from with varying degrees of difficulty. There was ten auto belay stations with challenging yet attainable climbs. I had a blast.y fingers and arms hate me but they'll get over it. Definitely going back. read more

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I think I've found my "go to" rock gym finally!!!! Now here's the reasons why.... the staff here are super friendly and they don't make you feel like an idiot when you're going through your belay test and can't quite get the knot right. Instead they give you some tricks you can use. Erik was super helpful in giving me a different way of doing my 8 knot. And while they only use the one rope pull through pulley system on their top ropes, I was actually more comfortable using their anchors here (which are required) and was able to support 2 men up the walls with no issues while at BRG I went flying super fast and almost into a wall despite anchoring in with a girl on the ropes. The facility is super clean and well lit. Climbs, I have been told are more representative of outdoor climbing, so while it's harder to get up some of the climbs, I'm happy to hear they resemble more of an outdoor route from one of my experienced climber friends. It just means I get a better experience of this and none of the "easy" stuff. Only complaint really, is that they only have 1 changing room and then a bathroom, no locker rooms so you can't lock up your stuff (i.e. wallet, phone, etc.), but they do have cubbies in the actual gym area. Also, they don't have a water fountain, but they're happy to let you use their kitchen sink for a refill. Kat - their manager, was extremely helpful in getting us all set up with paperwork and answering all my random and various questions regarding discount nights for students (Fridays & Saturdays) and ladies (Saturdays) for $10; and technique climbing lessons. Additionally, this place has been the best place so far regarding pricing! They're the cheapest one I've been to so far with a student discount night. BUT here's the best part, if you're a student/lady that requires equipment and come on one of the discount nights AND you've never climbed before for $15 you get a lesson in addition to your rental gear and climb! So be sure to stop in on a Friday or Saturday if you're a student or lady that wants to learn how to climb. I also like the fact that they have several auto-belay devices that you can use in the instance you don't have a climbing partner. This is the only location I've been to so far that offers 3 or 4 of them with some decent routes. Most of the ones at BRG were very beginners and the children kept hogging them up. Here I was able to get myself into one or two and climb away without a partner and try some of the 5.7 and 5.8 on the auto-belays. Of the three gyms I've been to so far, I think this will be the one I will go to most! Also, they are one of Meetups sponsors, so if you're ever looking to meet new people to climb with, this is definitely "the spot". read more

I am a total climbing novice. I had no idea what to expect when I stepped into Rock Spot, but I have since fallen in love. It is definitely a little bit of a hike from the city, and the traffic on I-95 can be a little insane, but it's absolutely worth it. There's also a huge parking lot, which is one less thing to worry about. The staff is great - they're really friendly and helpful. I've been going twice a week for about a month and they've started to remember me and my friend, which is always nice. I've also never felt any pressure to buy anything (memberships, gear, etc). They also periodically offer membership deals (I paid 60 dollars for 60 days, gear included). The atmosphere of the gym is pretty relaxed, and I see varying levels of ability climbing and bouldering. I don't know how it compares to other gyms in terms of number of routes, but I've yet to get bored with what they've offered. They do have a number of auto-belays, but I'd still recommend coming with a friend so you can fully enjoy the courses that they have to offer. As I've said, I don't have anything to compare it to, but my experience at Rock Spot Climbing has been unbelievably positive and I look forward to going there, even if it does mean that I need to brave I-95 during rush hour. read more

First of all, I will say I was a total newbie to climbing and went in on my own and found the place clean, professional, and the sport fantastic, so I am now hooked I bought a ten visit punch card, and then went in with a friend for the three hour class which all in was totally worth it. I would highly recommend this place for the following reasons: 1. They were totally cool with me being a middle aged woman on my own there -- no climbing partner and no experience. I am in good shape, but still, some places are SO age-ist. This place was not. 2. Like another reviewer said, they were very patient both with my initial solo lesson and then with one a friend and I did together. 3. They are not homophobic. If you are a liberal straight person, perhaps you probably wouldn't get why I would even mention this. Trust me, for a girl like me, who looks like me, it is key. Thanks Rock Spotters. 4. There is a lot to do there what with the auto-belays, top-roping set-ups and the bouldering and the classes and whatnot. Nice gear shop too and great selection of snacks and Clif Bars. So why not 5 stars? To be fair, this isn't their fault and probably why others gave it 5 stars. There are TONS of kids there at certain hours -- day camps were abundant this summer not surprisingly. There also was one "stage dad" type who kibitzed/yelled/over-supervised his skilled child. This was a little sad -- a new version of the Soccer Mom thing.One mom who was there actually asked me what I was doing there.(I had no kid with me? I was on my own? Huh?) This was a little weird. But again, this wasn't Rock Spot's fault, just a part of the culture there sometimes maybe. I do think it is GREAT that kids are doing things other than sitting in front of screens, but the kids are a factor you need to schedule around. That being said, some of the kids who were there in small groups or on their own and were clearly regulars were very cool kids, respectful, independent and great fellow climbers. For the record, I actually really like kids. I guess I could have been there with crowds of unruly adults too; I don't know. Can I give it 4 1/2 stars? So, yeah. Rock Spot Climbing. Totally cool and helpful staff. Very good instruction. Nice music played in the gym. And rock climbing, well, rocks. read more

I typically climb at the Rock Spot location in South Boston. My friends wanted to try a new place so we decided to go here. The first thing I noticed was that the place was way more crowded with young children than the South Boston location. This wouldn't be an issue, but it adds a level of anxiety when kids are running around, under where you are climbing (though, it gives you extra motivation to not let go of the holds...). The staff were really nice and they did a great job coaching kids who were scared of heights (seems like a great birthday party idea). The problems here felt more challenging than the S. Boston location and I think it's partially due to the slanted wall. Even the V1 and V2 problems seemed pretty tough. I did like that their top roping section seemed pretty large and that they offered auto-belays for people who are climbing alone or aren't belay certified. read more

DId you know, you can rock climb on your own here? They have 3 auto belaying machines here. I surely made use of them while waiting for my lesson. The staff at Rock Spot are cool. The instructor let me harass him throughout the whole lesson. Rock on! They actually thought I rocked climbed before since I was actually understood the basics in a snap. They change paths pretty regularly, they said. I proudly say I successfully climbed the easiest path! Maybe, just maybe, one day I can climb the most difficult path. Next time I go, I will try bouldering. I just found my winter sport! read more

My cousin took me here. I've been to MetroRock and Boston Rock Gym, so I can compare this to some other local places. The best thing about this place is the staff! Jason, one of the teaching staff, gave the most effective lesson I've ever seen. He is VERY good at his job and pays great attention to the climbers. The walls are not that tall, but there are some very difficult climbs. The place isn't huge, so there could be a little trouble finding paths for all skill levels. read more

*Yes, I posted this already. It got merged with my YKB posting, so here we go one more time: I promised after the Yelp Kicks Butt climbing event that I'd be reviewing this place, which makes this somewhat overdue... What's the best outcome of one of these events? That not only do people have an awesome time, but that some are inspired to come back for more. Well, call me inspired and keep the doors open, 'cause I'm coming back. When I came here for YKB, I didn't want to 'fess up that this wasn't exactly the first time I'd been climbing. Having an ex who is a somewhat serious climber means that I strapped into my first harness nearly a decade ago. It's been years since I actually climbed though, so I decided to hang back and take in whatever instruction and tips I could get. I've had a few rather unpleasant experience at a different local climbing gyms, and that's been a bit discouraging. First things first, there's plenty of parking, and despite the misleading Boston address I found it easy enough to find and worth the drive. It's cool that they have a changing room separate from the bathroom. The routes are definitely challenging, I can understand why some of our own serious climbers prefer this gym. There was a good mix of difficulty ratings, and I'm thinking I might feel inspired to try bouldering here sometime soon. There are a few self-belays set up, but I probably wouldn't come here partnerless, there are too many other cool routes I want to be able to try. I've been to a few climbing gyms, and in my experience male staff usually range from rude to indifferent. This place couldn't be more different. The guys who taught us how to knot and belay were not only helpful and knowledgeable in their instruction; but also fun and friendly. I find it worthwhile to repeat myself and say that they were very Useful, very Funny and very Cool. A special shout out to Noah, who sort of rocked my world, with his personal stories and sincere interest when asking, in all seriousness, "What's yelp?" I'm excited about indoor climbing again, and I have Rock Spot to thank. read more

Today was my first day going to Rockspot climbing! My friend and I received a lesson with all the equipment for $36.00 each. Ian, our training instructor for the day showed us how to tie knots, belay, and use proper climbing terms. The payment included the lesson, gear, and climbing for the rest of the day! It was an awesome experience and a great workout. Erin and I are already talking about going back! Also, when you get the lesson we received today(explained above), for one month, start day of your choice, you receive all the equipment and climbing for the day for $24, which is a really good deal! All in all, Rockspot climbing is a wonderful place for both children and adults to go. The staff is incredible there! Everyone was super nice and they also played great music, which always makes the climb more enjoyable! They have about one hundred bouldering paths and probably fifty or more top rope (fact that one of the staff members said.) Its not the biggest place, but it works for beginners or someone who just loves to climb. If you're into climbing, this place is worth checking out. It is also something great to try if you are looking for a new work out. I will definitely be back! read more

So this is a great deal & a great place. It's pretty close to the city, and although the space is small, they do change the walls up quite a bit. If you're more advanced climber, the walls might be a bit short. I went for the student discount and got equipment, 7pm-12am admission, and a free hour-long lesson for $15. It's a steal! The lesson is EXCELLENT, and I learned how to save a man twice my size! The courses were a bit challenging for beginners, but that's fine because we got tired QUICKLY. Overall, a great way to spend the night and get to know your friends better (there's a lot of trust & ball-saving). read more

How happy am I to have found Rock Spot Climbing! It was a bit of a trek, despite their pro-marketing "Boston" location claim, but I quickly forgave the drive when I walked in and saw sky-high wall panels everywhere. They have an excellent variety of walls for both the beginner and the experienced climber. There is a bouldering wall as well as a tension rope (not sure what the name of it is, but it's really fun). They even have solo areas if you don't necessarily have a partner to climb with. The service was excellent. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and not once did they make me feel like an idiot for screwing up a fisherman's knot for the 76th time. When I started climbing up the wrong path, a staff member even came out and politely pointed me out to a better path. This is a place I would highly recommend for a fun date with friends or a significant other. They offer several special nights, such as Student and Ladies nights, as well as outdoor climbing trips to the quarries around the area. Go! Climb! read more

Rock Spot is great for those who don't take climbing very seriously and is just looking to get some exercise and have a lot of fun. But be warned - there are a lot of children here. Little children during the day, larger children at night. So very family friendly, but not great for those of us who get a bit nervous about dropping your friend on a stray child's head. Half of the gym is dedicated to bouldering, and the other to top roping. As it's a pretty small space, that means there is not a lot space for top roping (and the walls are pretty short). And, as the gym tries to accommodate all levels of climbing, there are limited routes in one particular level - a climber can easily complete every route available to him or her (and then test out the higher levels). [Although, as others have noted, not all routes are accurately marked. A 5.9 should not be easier than a 5.7. Just sayin.'] [Actually - the numbering can be frustrating - if you are someone who assesses your progress based on the numbering, Rock Spot can be really discouraging. Ignore the numbers!!] [Also, routes are less interesting than some of the other gyms. .. and I noticed recently that they hadn't updated one wall since May 2010] It does have auto-belay. Which is AWESOME. I LOVE auto-belay. One reviewer points out, however, that Rock Spot is safer than other gyms, demonstrated in the fact that one must anchor in. I'm not so sure about that. Other than the auto-belay, I feel like some of the set ups are a lot more dangerous - the ropes can be very slippery and when I'm tired, I sometimes find it difficult to hang on to my partner who is much larger than I am - risking his plummet to the ground. Of course, the walls aren't that high and there's a pretty soft landing, but still. The ropes are the slipperiest I've every seen. I often have to slow it down with my foot - which probably isn't good for the ropes. But another bonus, - the bouldering section and the top-roping section are separated by two SLACK LINES. So when you have completed all your routes, you can test your balance. Nice addition. A not so great addition, however - the MUSIC. So so so so so bad. Please, please change the music. read more

As a Mom to a young competitive climber, I am SO happy that Rock Spot Climbing has opened near our hometown! The after school classes and vacation camps have amazing, caring coaches who live for climbing and teaching the love of climbing to the next generation. My daughter adores Fred and Chris, and I trust them completely to keep her safe. In the summer my daughter will once again attend the AWESOME outdoor camp that is run by Fred, which travels around the Boston area to different climbing spots every day, along with kayaking, swimming, and learning about nature. They also have an indoor camp. Rock climbing is an amazing sport that is quickly growing, I highly recommend it for children who love to climb. My daughter started at age 6 after attending a birthday party, and under Fred's tutelage she progressed quickly to the competitive team and made it to Nationals at age 7 1/2. The competitions are exciting to attend, and the full body workout and muscles that are carved are incredible, especially in the teens and young adults. This is a sport that is now starting teams in the high school and college level, and hopefully in a few years will be inducted into the Olympics. I can see that it is fostering a life long love of the outdoors and adventure in my daughter, and I am so happy she has been able to find her passion! Also, this gym is very accessible! By T, it is a block away from the Readville T stop, and it's probably not even 2 miles off of Rt. 95/128 at the East St. Dedham exit. read more

Went here with a bunch of friends to redeem a buywithme coupon. We went with the "$29 for five climbing passes for two people (10 total), plus gear and an optional lesson" option. It was pretty fun! Like everyone else's experience, the staff was friendly and gave us instructions of what we can use and how to use the auto-belay. I didn't really use the "bouldering" section, which I guess is the rock wall without a safety harness. When we went, there was a phone on the top of one of the auto-belays. I wonder if there's a phone number up there to call... =P It wasn't too crowded but there are only 3 auto-belays to use. If you know how to belay, it opens up the rest of the rock walls for you. If you don't know how to. you should book the optional lesson ahead of time. And for that one yelp review, there is a water fountain inside now. Everyone should definitely try going. It was fun for our inexperienced group! read more

oh hey look! A climbing gym that ISN'T in the charming town of Everett! Overhang walls everywhere, ~20 foot climbing walls, decent bouldering area, and not crazy busy (like another Boston climbing gym I know of). Rates are fair (if you have your own gear), the staff are super nice, and I'm sure (or I hope) the regulars warm up to you with time. read more

My new climbing spot! Weeknights are very relaxed here. I like that there's a good range of easy and difficult routes with lots of auto belays. It's been pretty quiet the last few times I've been and the other climbers look to be in there 20's and 30's. Staff were friendly and helpful. It's also not so expensive that I can't afford to go regularly. I'll definitely be back! read more

My friends started climbing and introduced me to it. I didn't start until I saw a deal on Google Offers for $25 one month unlimited which includes rentals (for all offered). Saw that was a great deal and decided, hey why not. On my first day I learned to belay. So that was pretty cool. I went a few times now and it is a great workout. They do change up the climbs too so you will always get a challenge. They offer bouldering, belay and auto belays. This place opens from 10am-Midnight, which is great for me since it's a better way to spend my time as opposed to spending unnecessary money. I think I will continue to go here even after my membership expires because they offer Ladies Night on Saturday Nights which gives us a discounted rate of $15 with rentals. $10 (if you have your own gear) read more

I like to pretend that I'm a powerful, strong masculine type of fellow, and few things help me deflate that falsehood more than public and strenuous physical activity. Rock Spot Climbing was one of the nicest places I could've had my ego painfully deflated. It's in the middle of damn-near nowhere, and impossible to get to unless you live in Hyde Park, Dedham, or have a car. It's also not the HUGEST place - there are plenty of walls and climbing opportunities, but if there's a class or something else taking place in there, you can get moved around pretty easily. Aside from those two things, though, I can't really think of anything bad to say about this place. It was cheap to go, and I'm not even a member - $17 for admittance and shoes for bouldering to climb for basically as long as I wanted. There's probably a good 100 or so bouldering paths, ranging from tough to get-a-republican-elected-in-Massachusetts (except for Governor) difficulty. The staff seemed pretty chill. Since I'm not a great climber, I found a lot of the paths a little tough for me, but I can't really blame the gym for my doughy-ness. When I went last, there was an explosion of tween girls, so they tended to dominate the small space, but I still found a couple of places on the walls to get my flex on. Overall, a great place to climb, if you like wall climbing and have a car. read more

This is a beginner friendly climbing gym but the bouldering is awesome for more advanced climbers. The staff are all climbers - they are all friendly and very knowledgable. The routes are changed often. It's clean and other members here are of all levels. They have various deals during the week and the best part is that they are open until Midnight daily. Worth checking out. read more

The staff are courteous and virtually answer every question you could possibly have. The location may prove to be difficult for Boston commuters, but overall, it is a nice gym to get a good climb on. They have awesome monthly sales and should be taken advantage of. I am looking forward to their outdoor climbs, once the weather gets warmer. In terms of climbing, there are ample choices of bouldering, belay set-ups, and automatic belays. Oh, and make sure to catch their occasional black light bouldering seshs. read more

I can only speak to the bouldering at Rock Spot. It is TOUGH, at least one or two grades harder than most gyms in Boston. Even problems as low as V2's can have difficult sit-starts. There is a cave area with long 10-15 move roof problems, and you can top out on all routes. Your pride may be damaged here. My only gripe with the setting is the use of very strange holds, including golfball shapes, huge alien-looking jugs, very sharp crimps, and most recently, some broken table legs. Besides that, some workout equipt, a real nice shop, no locker rooms, a slack line, and 25ft auto belay toproping to be found. A great place to visit once in a while, but doesn't have much on Metrorock or Central. read more

From my son Graham, age 9: I have been climbing in this gym for about 2 years and am now on the competition team. It is great. The other kids are so nice and the staff are great. Its holds are awesome and the routes give you practice for competition routes. The music is great, makes you want to climb. The bouldering is awesome, and the top-roping is well set. I to like to go to Central Rock for the workout stuff but they added a great systems board at RockSpot and I was lured back and saw what a great gym it is. Five stars. read more

Coolest place to spend a Friday Night with firends. 6 of us went on Friday night to get our muscles moving after a long week. They have a student discount for $15 for a lesson and gear and rock climbing from 7-midnight. AFter signing the waivers, we proceeded in the rock climbing room to get shoes and strapped up for a lesson. We were taught how to climb and support eachother and safety rules. We practiced "fake" falling, so we could learn how to react quickly and hold each other up. We climbed a few walls and they have the level of difficulty posted. This was a great workout and I really worked up a sweat. You can also boulder or rope walk which I was too afraid to try. At the end of the session we were given a coupon to join for $24 for an entire month. If this place was located closer to Boston I would be there every week. Quick tip: They have so many discount days, so check online first and never pay full price. They even have Saturday as Ladies' Night. This is a great team building exercise for a date or group retreat. Size doesn't matter in rock climbing. Since one person is anchored to the floor a small person can save a large person from falling. read more

As a climbing gym, this place falls a little short but it works as a bouldering gym. Their walls are maybe 25 ft and much of the gym is dedicated to bouldering. If you're into bouldering then this place will be great for you. There's a moderate selection of climbing routes here and a good selection for beginners. Considerable less for expert routes, not that I'm at that level. I pretty much got on all the 5.9 routes and what others have said about the ratings being more true to outdoor climbing is true. The ratings here are more difficult than other indoor gyms. The staff is very knowledgeable and they've got some extra perks like wifi, self belay devices and various areas to hang out and chat. They use static ropes for routes which is a bit more stiff and I'm looking forward to sport climbing here. Cost is about $16 without any discounts but I got my month long grouopon for $25. read more

Not much to add to what others have said. The staff is friendly and made me feel very welcome and confident as a first time (in many years) climber. Auto-belay is awesome, but I could also see the same routes getting old after a while. I think they change them every once in a while. Thanks to India for a great lesson! read more

Great Setup, Never Gets Old! Good For All Abilities! Friendly Staff! Rock Spot Climbing is an awesome rock gym. The shop is great, the staff is friendly, and the gym has a lot of challenging routes. My girlfriend and I joined Rock Spot at the beginning of November 2010, and have been hooked ever since. We started off with a private 3 hour lesson that included gear, instruction, and a 1 month membership for around $100 per person. The gym is quite large, with a lot of top rope routes set up around the front, right, and rear walls, as well as a very large pillar in the center of the gym. There are a couple of auto belays that get rotated around the gym from time to time. Along the left wall and half of the back wall there is a large bouldering area with a ton of routes marked off. There are also 2 slack lines suspended from posts in the center of the gym for working on your balance/tight rope circus act. After our initial membership was up, we renewed for another 2 months. We were brand new to the sport at the start, but the gym has challenging routes for all abilities, and it's fairly easy to progress and improve if you go regularly. I recommend this place highly to anyone looking to try something new once, or for people seriously interested in rock climbing as a hobby. It's a fun place to take a date if they are the adventurous type! Also a great spot for children's birthday parties! read more

This place was hard for me to find, but then again, I am horrible with directions. My friend and I came to use our buywithme voucher ($29 for 5 passes for you & a friend) and were were stoked! It was my second time and her first with rock climbing. Unfortunately, we came around the same time as a birthday party was going on so we weren't allowed to use the automatic belayers, but this ended up being a good thing. The people there were just so friendly and kept offering us advice. Deathly afraid of falling, it took us a couple of tries to climb the easy walls, but we did it! Once the birthday party ended, we made our way to use the automatic belayers. The sad part was the "hard walls" were SO much easier for the tinier children. But besides the point, it was GREAT fun. We made a lot of friends and I definitely felt a bit sore the next day. Would recommend it. I would definitely consider getting a membership if this wasn't so far from my house. GO GO GO! this place was great. read more

Love this place, I got a membership here as a gift from my gf and I have been going here ever since. Such a great workout and I love the bouldering wall they have here. I've been to a few other climbing gyms and this has got to be one of the best places for bouldering. Pretty friendly atmosphere and the staff are all amazing. read more

Had a great time at Rock Spot. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and really made sure we were safe and comfortable before we started climbing on our own. The best part is that it was only $15 a person. On Sundays they have student night from 7-12. It's $15 for gear rental and a lesson(if its your first time) for the whole night. They have several discount night for various groups. The walls aren't that tall, but the are extremely fun and have a wide verity of difficulties both climbing and bouldering walls. Overall it its a great place to start and I will be going back for sure. read more

My daughter is 6 and she got a Groupon deal for visits here. And she fell in love. I have problems climbing out of bed sometimes, but my daughter has taken to the walls like crazy. She was rather scared the first couple of times she tried it, but the staff was encouraging and she gained quite a bit of confidence. Great place. read more

Don't let the 5 star rating fool you. I am actually giving this place 6 out of 5 stars. You just can't see my invisible 6th star, which is reserved for special places of exceeding awesomeness. I've been here a handful of times, and every time I leave, i feel empowered, enthusiastic, and determined to keep coming back and eventually conquer those 5.10's. You arrive here feeling like vulnerable mini Mario, but you exit feeling like super-sized cartwheeling and invincible Mario. Rock Spot does wonders for your self esteem. It also does wonders for your fear of heights. (Coming here has helped me go from being completely incapacitated by heights to tolerable of them.) 1. BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Rock Spot is not at all intimidating. It embraces newcomers with enthusiasm and warmth. You will not feel out of place. Yes, there are people there who have been climbing for years, own their own gear, and whiz up those 5.11's like spiderman. But there are also A LOT of beginners who are there to have a good time. You will not ever feel judged. You will not ever feel embarrassed about your abilities, or lack thereof. 2. FAMILY FRIENDLY: This place is fantastic for families and children. The staff members are great at interacting with kids. I get all warm and fuzzy watching the encouragement given to kids trying a difficult route. Plus, rock climbing is one of the few physical activities that is particularly well-suited for families to participate together as a group. 3. GOOD FOR GROWTH: There are around 30+ belay routes ranging from beginner level (5.5) to very advanced (5.11/5.12 ?). Newcomers and intermediate climbers will not get bored easily. I've been to the rock wall at Boston University gym and that one greatly pales in comparison. 4. DEALS $: These types of activities can be expensive. Fortunately, Rock Spot is always offering reasonable deals that make it affordable for anyone. I just purchased an online coupon that got me 5 sessions for 2 people (10 sessions total) for $30. Earlier this year, Yelp offered a deal of unlimited sessions for $30/month. Meetup.com has a group that gets a discount on weekly climb sessions. If you are patient and resourceful, you can almost always find a way to come here for less. 5. STAFF: The staff members here are FANTASTIC. Every single one of them. I came here once in January and had a nice blond fellow teach me the roping and belay techniques. I then came back a full month later and, having forgotten everything from my previous session, was retrained by two different staff members. The refresher course ended up being 30 minutes of in-depth training and tips. The staff here are so enthusiastic about helping you out, super duper friendly, and knowledgeable. And as mentioned before, they are good with kids. THEY are what really makes this gym stand out from its competition. 6. FUN: i love coming here. I love that feeling of achievement i get when I reach the top of a challenging new route. I love that ache I get in my arms that tells me for days afterwards how good of a workout I got. I love the calluses and bruises (aka battlescars) I get that make me feel hardcore and kickass. In summary, come here if: -- you are a single young adult. You are guaranteed to meet some other attractive singles. Consider this as a pick-up line: "Hi there. Do you need a belay buddy?" --you are looking for a neat date idea with your S.O. --you are looking for something thing to-do with your friends that does not involve alcohol, eating, or sitting around. --you are looking for a family-friendly activity --you are looking for a new and exciting way to stay active PS. This gym may be in Boston, but it is FAR from downtown. If driving, IGNORE YOUR NAVIGATION SYSTEM because it wants to take you on a scenic route through every neighborhood southwest of Boston. Instead, find your way to Route 95 and get off at exit 14. read more

Rock Spot Climbing is a reasonably good climbing gym to be found in the Dedham area. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the overall feel of the gym is welcoming and cleanly. Additionally, they often run special deals via various Meetup groups and discounted purchase sites like Groupon and BuyWithme. PROS: * excellent climbing safety practices: from solid introductory top-roping method classes to gym rules that requires anchoring when belaying a climber, Rock Spot definitely puts safety first for its climbers * comfortably walking surfaces: unlike some other climbing gyms in the vicinity, Rock Spot's floors (where not covered with easily moveable crash pads for the bouldering walls) are wholly made up of pliable but firm surfaces. They're padded enough that a short fall wouldn't result in serious injury, and you can actually walk on them regardless of whether you're shoed or barefoot. * affordable well-supplied gear shop: lots of the basic gear you'd need for climbing -- chalk bags, carabiners, tape, and so forth. Members get an additional discount -- 15%, I think? * well-maintained bouldering and climbing walls: although they may not have as much variety as other gyms in the area, the walls and holds clearly get needed maintenance and cleaning. CONS: * hard to find: Rock Spot is more than a mile off the main highway, along twisty and badly signed streets, in the back of an industrial park without any on-the-street signage. If you know where it is, you can get to it pretty easily; if not, it'll take some searching to locate. * mislabeled routes: although many of the routes on the walls are accurately labeled, there's more than a few that are preposterously off. There's one 5.7 and one 5.8 I've tried to climb which seem impossible to finish, and which anyone shorter than 6'+ would have enormous difficulty with - and it feels like a number of their other routes are similarly off. * shorter and fewer walls: unlike other climbing gyms in the area, Rock Spot's top-roping walls only go up about 24-25'. On the whole, this means shorter routes, and although there is substantial variety the overall amount of wall acreage is limited. read more