Uptown is my favorite climbing gym! I have since moved away and I miss it all the time. The staff are so friendly, the routes get reset often, and the gym is a great community. The price is also very reasonable. read more

Awesome gym with some great top rope belay routes. Has a pretty sweet lead climbing area as well with plenty of variety. Also the boulder lounge upstairs is very wide with not too much overhang. Still an awesome place and the staff are probably the nicest people around and very helpful with any questions, especially for beginners. read more

A haiku for review: "Trying something new?/ Climb some walls like Spider-Man! / You'll have a great time!" Uptown has the nicest and friendliest people (and even two precious dogs who greet you at the door!). It's a great place to spend the day, have a kids birthday party, make some new friends, and get your daily dose of exercise in. They offer autobelay, toprope, bouldering, and lead climbing and have rentals available (they'll explain each of these things very thoroughly and make sure you're safe before you begin climbing!) They also have yoga and a fitness room, and have a ping pong table so you can battle it out with your friends. Check their Facebook page for special days of the month (Ladies Nights, Community Night, etc). read more

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I never would've thought I would rock climb in Louisiana but Uptown has easily become one of my favorite places in Baton Rouge. Uptown offers day passes, punch cards (great if you know you'll come multiple times but can't commit to a membership), gift cards, and membership options. They offer regular specials, such as Ladies' Nights or Collegiate Climbing Days. Rentals for shoes and harnesses are available, and they also sell rock climbing gear. If it's your first time coming, they give you a safety orientation and tour. If you're lost still, there's always plenty of staff members available to help. Downstairs, they have the lead climbing and top rope sections with several auto-belayers (where you don't need someone else to belay you). There's also a speed wall where you can race someone else, and a member's only fitness room, which is insanely legit. Upstairs, they have bouldering and a separate room for aerial silks classes and yoga (included in the membership). Showers, bathrooms, WiFi, cubbies for storage of your belongings. The friendliest community of people ever who root for you and give you tips and it's almost like you're talking to long-time friends even though you don't even know their name. What's not to like? Seriously, if you're looking to get fit, interested in trying something new, or need a place to spice up group hangouts, check out Uptown! read more

My sister invited my best friend and I as her free guests a couple of months ago (members can bring a free [NEW] guest per visit, which I think is great!) It was my first experience rock climbing and my first time at Uptown. My sister really wanted to do the Top Knot/Belaying class that night, so my friend and I blindly signed up, too. (My sister got the class for free, since she was a member.) Even though I was unaware of what the class was about beforehand, I was glad we participated because it opened up more opportunities in the gym, and I was thrilled to learn something new. After a few more times coming back, I decided to get a membership, and it has been one of the best decisions I have made this year. Here's why: 1.) The staff is so kind, knowledgeable, and eager to help. They remember you when you come in. One of the owners, Rob, is such a friendly guy, and so is Mitzi, the membership development director. Chase, Josh, and Rafael are others that have put a smile on my face, engaged in conversation with me, or have graciously shared beginner tips. The entire team is great, but these are the only people's name I know so far. 2.) The environment is always welcoming, positive, and nonjudgmental. There's a community to found here, with a plethora of diverse people and skill levels. You won't feel uncomfortable as a beginner. There are a lot of people who come daily just to experience something new and try it once, but there are also many beginner, intermediate, and advanced members who visit the gym regularly. 3.) The membership benefits are awesome: 10% off purchases, free access to the gym (a very nice gym), free yoga classes, and access to member-only hours. Plus, certain classes are also free, such as the Top-Knot class. 4.) The classes they offer to teach people more about the climbing world is another factor I appreciate. They offer skills classes, a beginner class, and even private lessons. There's plenty of opportunities for progression and improvement. 5.) I love that they sell drink products, especially because I fell in love with my new favorite feel-good sports drink, Nooma--which was recommended to me by Rob. It's just a nice convenience for when you forget to pack a drink (although they do have a water fountain). 6.) I always enjoy their music selection, haha. 7.) The bathrooms are spacious and clean and offer showers/changing rooms. 8.) The team keeps it fun with events like Trivia night and more. 9.) They offer special packages and discounts every now and then, which I have taken advantage of. 10.) The routes are so fun!! And there are so many! I love that there's a lot to choose from at each level. You won't get bored, and you won't ever feel unchallenged. There's also crack wall, a speed wall, and an entire floor of bouldering. I like that the routes are clearly labeled with their difficultly level + fun/creative names. The routes are nicely color-coded, too, so it's easy to find your next hold. 11.) They are very family friendly! 12.) They genuinely care about your safety and prioritize it. 13.) Membership discounts are available. Check out the website for more details! The ONLY main con is that it (seems) expensive for a one-time pass. It may not be worth it to some, unless you do it once OR take advantage of a membership (which may not appeal to everyone). Being in the middle ground is a high price. Final Verdict: I absolutely love it! I spend a lot of my time here. It has really helped me get a jump start on beginning a healthier lifestyle. It's fun, challenging, and an addictive workout. Overall, it has encouraged me to make healthier choices and has been fuel for my drive towards fitness. A membership has been well worth it for me. I always invite my friends and family, and each time I bring a guest, they also have a great experience. read more

This place is wonderful! Marina is one of the best coaches! awsome kids club my friend and i love coming!

This place is so much fun. I won't pretend to know what I'm doing but it's such a fun date night activity. I like that they change up the auto belay courses so us newbies can try new things. My husband loves the bouldering wall upstairs. The people who work there are friendly and have great senses of humor. Love having an indoor physical activity to do for date night in such a hot clima read more

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Uptown is quickly becoming our family of four's favorite place to be!!!! They've only been open since late 2017, yet we've only gone for the first time a few weeks ago. Now, we've gone 3x and will soon be purchasing a family membership. They offer lots of options, such as a day pass, a punch card (to get a bit of a discount), and membership plans. The membership includes guest passes each month and a free yoga class that they just started for kids!! Oh and workout room access is included in the membership too. Also, no need to bring anything except yourself and some comfy pants and a shirt as you can rent all the equipment you need here, including the harness, shoes, and chalk. Upstairs they have a big rock climbing wall (with gym mats as you aren't attached to a rope) and some comfy chairs and recliners. Downstairs is where you either go on your own to climb the auto-belays or partner with a trained "belayer". My husband took the "belay" class, and I'll be taking it soon as you get one belay class free with membership. It's only a $30 class that's well worth it as it opens up all the climbing walls to your use! The staff has consistently been helpful and super patient with all of us and my girls, especially my 5 (soon to be 6) year old who loves this place so much, she runs around like she owns it, climbs to the tops like a cat, and has requested to have her 6th birthday party there this summer. The facility itself is nice and new. They let you bring food in and eat there - woohoo as we really don't want to leave for long! They have fun music playing in the background. The regulars that go there are really nice and helpful too. Oh and they change the climbing walls up every week, so those who think they're getting the hang of it or needing more of a challenge will constantly be surprised and stimulated. Also, I can't forget, Cooper. The owner's beautiful yellow lab who greets you when you come in and loves a good belly rub. My girls always look forward to seeing Cooper! Long story short, if you haven't been to Uptown, go! If you've been, then you know you're itching to return! I see many more fun nights and days at Uptown Climbing with my family and friends. Check it out and get fit!! So many great fun fitness options popping up around BR! read more

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My hands are torn up and callused, my muscles burn, I have dust in my eyes, and I have an enormous smile from ear to ear. I never really got into indoor rock climbing in the past, however, at a local "gym" where you get "fit", I met Rob, a mastermind behind Uptown, and I got hooked. My family and I LOVE coming here to get some good exercise. My two daughters (9 & 6) can't get enough. Each time we go we stay for hours. The hours are great for us. We can go in the afternoon and stay till 10 pm (closing time most nights of the week). Most days they open at 1 pm, on weekends, at 10 am. We also like the fact that you can pay to climb early, leave, and come back later at no additional charge. There are individual and family memberships available for purchase, but we prefer the punch cards. Buying a ten punch punch card gives you a little bit of a discount compared to purchasing a day pass. Don't forget the gear. Climbing shoes are recommended and the harness is necessary for downstairs wall climbing. You can purchase a punch card with gear for a little bit more $. Upstairs is where the harness free bouldering happens. No safety lines here so you can get a feel of what free climbing would be like. You are only about 15 feet or so off the ground and there is safety padding to fall down onto, but this is my favorite place to climb. In order to climb you need to fill out a waiver(online) and upon getting there your first time you will need to take a picture for your profile. Even if you just want to watch others climb, you still need to fill out a waiver. If you are interested in checking out another great Baton Rouge facility that tests your fitness levels, climb on towards Uptown Climbing! Oh, $2 for a chalk bag, don't be cheap, you need it. read more

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This was my first time climbing and it was a blast. The staff was great. Once you pay you can come and go as you please. If you have your own shoes & harness they allow you to bring it too. read more

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We tried this as a family fun day out and OMG our kids loved it! Couldn't get my 7 year old off the wall, climb, jump,repeat non stop for 4 hours. Our 10 yr old lad wanted to climb 'clean' and completed one wall he tried probably 10times to master...he was so happy. We climbed too, It's a great work out and a good mental puzzle to apply yourself to moving yourself up the routes. Stay all day for one price, we left for lunch and then came back, so it's actually a low cost activity when considering how many hours of fun we all had ! Very safe, great help from the friendly staff..we have a new hobby! The missus went back the next morning and tried the aerial yoga class ..lots of fun. highly recommended! read more

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Great place. Hours are INCORRECT on Yelp & Duck-Duck Go. Visit https://www.uptownclimbing.com/location-hours for regularly updated hours.

Holy cow, this place is so much fun! Uptown Climbing is seriously addicting. Uptown is hands down my favorite place to be in Baton Rouge. Especially if I'm trying to get a super fun workout in. My friends and I love to challenge each other on the different routes, we rock out on the V10 or lower routes because we're fairly new to climbing. We had so much fun climbing fearlessly on the bouldering section upstairs, it's so freeing climbing knowing those 18 inch thick pads are underneath, no fall hurting from impact ever. There are so many different climbing routes to choose from here for varying climber experience levels with the option to climb with or without harness. Seriously, I leave satisfied every time, the staff is super friendly, the bathrooms are clean, there's a ping pong table, what else can I ask for? read more

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Being the first of its kind in BR, this place certainly deserves some attention if you are into getting a little bit physical! I highly recommend it if you like to be active. Uptown Climbing is a place to really challenge even the most fit among us, but don't worry you don't have to be a world class climber to have a great time here! This gym isn't the largest of its kind especially if you are used to climbing gyms in much larger cities, but it i certainly a surprise for BR. They offer a multitude of problems (courses or paths for the uninitiated) of varying skill levels, which they are changing up on a regular basis so even the regulars have something new to try each time they come by. You can cut your teeth on the bouldering wall, which offers some expert level problems as well, climb to the top of the wall with one of the auto-belays, or find a belay certified guest or if they aren't too busy staff member to try a top rope course. They also have lead rope climbing for the more advanced crowd. If it's your first time climbing, expect to wear out your hands and leave with some sore forearms. Uptown Climbing is a gym, not a playground. Though they offer day passes and birthday parties, it is also a place that climbers can train and hone their skills. Also, there are plenty of important safety rules to follow, and the staff is very attentive to ensure everyone is having a safe and good time! They also offer yoga (aerial, acro, and vanilla) throughout the week. Uptown Climbing aims to provide enough facilities to replace your regular gym membership. They have a training area with free weights and climbing specific training equipment that they seem to be gradually adding to and expanding. Prices are naturally going to be higher than a regular gym day pass, but the membership pricing is fairly reasonable. Harnesses, climbing shoes, and a chalk bag are available for rental (shoes and harness not required for bouldering). I am also a fan of the belay course. It costs extra, but it is very detailed. Having good belay training is important to ensuring everyone's safety! Being belay certified gives you access to the majority of the gym and being a belayer is a great way to meet some new friends. The friendliness of the gym is a clear reflection of the staff's attitude. read more

Uptown Climbing - Need someone to show you the ropes (belay)? Look for someone that has a green tag. They are certified in the belayers at Uptown - Rock Climbing Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Wow, this place is amazing! Indoor rock climbing fun. The facility is huge and not only do they have climbing, but also have some boutique fitness classes such as aerial silks. I loved it after my first visit so much that my husband, daughter & I bought a punch card (for 10 visits). The punch card system is so easy and economical for us casual climbers. Honestly, a membership here is not feasible for us, but that doesn't mean it's not something you'd be interested in. So, look into your options. Looking for a place to host a party? They also host parties and have party rooms available for you & your crew. My family and I attended a birthday party here and it was so much fun. I know my kid thoroughly enjoyed herself and loves to climb here. I am a big fan and am thrilled that a place like this has opened up in Baton Rouge! It definitely enlarges the spectrum of activities in our city. A great activity for the whole family. Look into their belay certifications, events and how you can be more active in the climbing community. If you don't have your own equipment (ie: harness & shoes), you can rent here, too. The owners here are awesome and will tell you all you need to know about climbing, whether you plan on doing it in here or an actual mountain. Have fun! #BatonRougeActive read more

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Great place. Very clean. Reasonably priced. Lots of space to climb. If you don't take the $30 class there are only 7 spots for you to climb. This is the first place I've been to that requires you to take a class to freely climb rather than teach you as you enter. Besides that it's great & definitely worth checking out. They even offer complementary snacks to the guests. read more

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Went here with a group of friends on a Thursday night. Have only done "rock climbing" once before for like 5 minutes. Started off with the orientation that lasted about 10-15 minutes. The briefing includes proper fit of harness, tour of the building, and use of the auto-belay system. You can use the auto belay if you don't have someone who's certified to belay. Once you're orientation is complete... have fun! They have sheets throughout the place that indicate the difficulty. They have a head to head wall if you wanna challenge someone. Upstairs they also have a bouldering wall that isn't high, in case you're scared of heights, but still offers a good workout. Had fun, was there for a little over an hour. Tried a little bit of everything, and I even had a friend who was a certified belayer so was able to go without the auto belay if I wanted to. Definitely try it out. Price isn't horrible but not cheap, but it's an all day pass so you can make the most out of it. read more

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Came in from out of town. Great gym and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming here every time I'm in town.

Uptown climbing was so much fun! The staff is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. They made me feel safe, and we're encouraging! Huge facility, lots of options for belay climbing, auto-belay climbing, and boulder climbing. Doesn't matter if you have no previous experience rock climbing, lots of beginner climbs. It was a good work out, and challenging, really enjoyed visiting. They also offer yoga and aerial classes. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! Definitely coming back! read more

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Loved Uptown. We brought our god daughter who had climbed there twice before. Chase was absolutely outstanding. He was very patient and a great teacher. She had a great time. We will definitely be back!! read more

This place is exactly what Baton Rouge has been missing. Change from the typical things around here. Very friendly and helpful staff. This is a great place to meet new people who are also interested in climbing, or just a fun place to hang out and climb. It doesn't matter what level climber you are, you will find something for you here. read more

I don't know what to say about this place except this was my first rock climbing ‍ experience, like my absolute first. And I truly feel like a 5 minute orientation is just not enough. And I just felt like their should have been more support from the staff. Then there was not enough yellow ropes but their was a whole lot of red ropes available and I have to search for someone with a tag that was certified or this would have cost so much for a staff member to be with you. I don't know me and my niece left after not even 30 minutes of being there left which was a total waste of money. It was very daunting and scary and just didn't feel like there was enough support. And I really truly felt it would have been a fun place for me and my niece but it did not meet our expectations at all. Maybe it would be really great for people who have rock climbing experience or great upper body strength. But for people who have never done this before I do not recommend this place at all. There just needs to be a better system or support system at least from the staff. I didn't personally enjoy it. read more