Nestled between Brooklyn’s iconic Cobble Hill and Park Slope neighborhoods, Movement Gowanus stands as the largest climbing gym in New York City. Our facility spans 36,000 square feet and features over 300 different top rope, lead climbing, and bouldering problems across three massive floors. Specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of fitness interests, our Gowanus location offers amenities such as yoga, acro, HIIT, Pilates, and more. Welcome to Movement Gowanus!
upcoming classes
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Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa
John F.
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Restorative Yoga
Gentle
Aurora V.
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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Noah L.
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Clinics
Clinics
Jacklyn C.
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HIIT
Conditioning
Abby D.
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Community Night
Community Event
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Climbing Party (Class Full)
One Day Programs
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
social connections
We stayed up all night… and it was SO worth it 🌙
Last Saturday we climbed from 4 PM → 4 AM with our friends at @paracliffhangers for Owl Night, our overnight climb-a-thon + fundraiser and y’all showed up BIG 🫶
✨ Over $15K raised for adaptive climbing
👥 250+ climbers came through
🧠 12 mini-clinics (routesetting, campus climbing, blind climbing + more!)
🔥 Endurance comp that went til 3 AM (absolute legends)
🤝 Love from community orgs including @riseoutsidecollective @kinshipclimbingcollective @asianclimbingtribe @climbcrux @gunksclimbers @nycclimbingcollective
Owl Night was about more than climbing — it was about community, access, joy, and showing up! Huge thank you to everyone who climbed, coached, cheered, donated, and stayed up way past their bedtime for a good cause 🫶
We can’t wait until the next time!
📸: Alana @pixel.lana, Andrew @ropes_rocks_ridges, & the PCH community!
Find your people. Move together. Join in February and get 15% off February dues + $0 initiation!
💕 Unlimited climbing at all Movement locations nationwide
💕 Unlimited yoga & fitness classes
💕 Two first-time guest passes per day
💕 Monthly guest pass
💕 Gear & apparel discounts
💕 Free intro classes
💕 Exclusive member events
💕 Exclusive discounts and perks with partner brands
Meet new people, build connections, and discover something you`ll love. Head to the link in our bio to join!
p.s. - Already a member? When you refer a friend to monthly membership in February, you get a $50 membership credit (or 15 days added to your annual membership) and your friend gets 15% off February + $0 initiation. Head to the link in our bio to learn more!
Climbing plastic rocks = the best way to start your day 🤷🏻♀️ we don’t make the rules
There’s only a few days left to get 25% off your January dues + $0 initiation. Check out the link in our bio to make every morning a good morning ☀️
that feeling when you top out your project and achieve full synchronization 😮💨
Train like a comp kid 💪 core workout edition
Looking for a quick and easy core workout to supplement your climbing? Follow along with Coach Justin to boost your strength, stability, and control on the wall and off!
🏋️ 45 seconds on ⏱️ 15 seconds rest
1️⃣ Leg raises + add hip raises
2️⃣ Mountain climbers + knee to elbow crossovers
3️⃣ Superman holds + single arm reaches
4️⃣ Triple crunch + hold at top
5️⃣ Knee tucks + straight leg raises
🔁 repeat for 2-3x sets
new member meetups 🙂↔️
whether you just joined or you’re on your 5th key fob, we gotchu! check out our sweet schedule of member events running through february + share with your friends ➡️
Ever wish you could climb after hours?
In just over a week, Owl Night returns to Movement LIC for 12 hours of climbing, competing, and community fun—all in support of @paracliffhangers 🦉
From an overnight endurance comp to mini-clinics, hammocks, and late-night laps under the lights, this is not your average gym night.
📍 Movement LIC
🗓️ January 24
⏰ 4PM–4AM
🔗 Register via link in bio to snag tix from PCH
This could be YOU 🫵
Whether you’ve been looking for a new hobby, or a reason to put more stickers on your water bottle, you won’t regret trying climbing.
Hit the link in our bio to take advantage of our $0 initiation and 25% off January deal before it leaves at the end of the month!
Our Directors
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Jules
Schoendorf
Director
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AJ
Carter
Assistant Director
meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
say hello
We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.
FAQs
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What’s included with a Movement Gowanus membership?
Your Movement Gowanus membership gives you unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness at all Movement gyms. Enjoy free classes and clinics, guest passes, and exclusive discounts on gear and programs—everything you need to climb, train, and move.
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When is Movement Gowanus open, and what are the least busy times?
Movement Gowanus is open Monday–Friday, 7am–11pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 9am–10pm. The gym is usually quietest in the mornings and early afternoons on weekdays and afternoons and evenings on weekends.
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Where is Movement Gowanus located, and how do I get there (parking + transit)?
Movement Gowanus is nestled between Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill and Park Slope neighborhoods at 242 Butler Street. We’re a short walk from several subway stations including Hoyt Schermerhorn (A, C, G), Bergen (F, G), and Union (R), and B37, B57, B65, and B103 bus lines. Limited street parking is available nearby, but public transit is recommended for the easiest access.
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What amenities does this gym have (bouldering, rope climbing, yoga/fitness, showers, etc.)?
Movement Gowanus is NYC’s largest climbing gym at 36,000 sq. ft., featuring over 300 top rope, lead, and bouldering problems across three floors of climbing. The gym also offers a yoga studio, acro, HIIT, and Pilates classes, board room, rooftop terrace, locker rooms with showers and saunas, gear shop, and communal seating areas.
The facility is ADA accessible, with elevators, accessible restrooms and climbing areas.
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I’m new—how do I start? Do you offer an intro class or a trial membership?
We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re learning the ropes or starting with bouldering, our intro classes are the perfect way to start your climbing journey. We also offer a 15-day trial membership that gives you unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness—plus free gear rentals, access to both intro bouldering and intro ropes classes, and a waived initiation fee if you join afterward
Learn more about trial memberships here.