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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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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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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HIIT
Conditioning
Abby D.
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Animal Flow
Vinyasa
Kineta K.
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Learn to Lead
Intermediate
Malik M.
social connections
Gotham just wouldn’t be Gotham without our amazing setters 🫶
A huge shoutout to the setting team behind all the amazing climbs! Here’s the crew that made our 10th Annual Gotham Citizen one to remember:
⭐Vini
⭐Eddie
⭐Hans
⭐Sebi
⭐Blu
⭐Ayman
⭐Patrick
⭐Larry
⭐Nick
⭐Jason
What was your fav climb of the comp? Let us know in the comments ⤵️
POV: Your climbing gym doubles as an art gallery 🖼️
Our community is stacked with talent 🥹 and now it’s your turn to be part of it. We’re officially opening our next art call at Movement Gowanus.
Come explore our lil gallery featuring work by fellow members, then start dreaming up what you’ll submit.
Submissions are open till April 12th 🎨 visit the link in our bio to learn more!
What do you mean Gotham Citizen is a whole year away 😭
NYC comps just hit different. Huge shoutout to everyone who showed up, threw down, and brought the energy — y’all made the 10th anniversary Gotham comp extra special.
Stay tuned 👀 We’ve still got more coming your way: open finals highlights, comp scores, and more unreal shots from @luminarc.productions + @aves.eyes
Next Nor’Easter stop: Philly’s Fishtown Fishbowl on April 18. Sign up at the link in our bio ➡️
TWO. DAYS. LEFT. ⏰
Gotham Citizen goes down on Saturday and you won’t want to miss it.
Yes ✅ we’ve got a few spots left
Yes ✅ you can come spectate at Open Finals for FREE
Yes ✅ we’ll have bevvys, DJ Amer, and an after party at the Shannon Pot
What more do you need to know? Drop any questions below 👇 and hit that link in bio to sign up.
P.S. we won’t be keeping the climbs up post comp, so be sure to come climb them Saturday 🫡
Its your Gotham Citizen setters telling you to sign up for the comp THIS Saturday. We’re gonna get back to setting, but she said to mention that yall can sign up at the link in bio ➡️
nothing more satisfying than sorting clean holds 🤩
peep our hold washer + LIC team member, Justin who keeps our climbing holds in pristine condition and ready to set with ✨
Waiting for a sign to register for Gotham ⁉️
This is it! LIC’s bouldering comp of the year is less than 2 weeks away. On March 21st, we’re bringing all the hype and here’s what you need to know:
⏰ Morning + Afternoon sessions
👥 4 Divisions for climbers of ALL levels
💰$8K in cash & prizes thanks for @thenorthface_climb
New York ⚠️ Open Competitors this is your last chance to secure a bye to Super Finals before our Philly comps! We’ve already given out our first two byes to @hoyt.austin and @franescahain, comment below who you think is next 👇
🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio
Who remembers these iconic moments?
Gotham Citizen at LIC always brings the heat 🔥 and we can’t wait to see what’s going down on March 20th.
Early bird pricing ends THIS SUNDAY so head to the link in bio to sign up + save 💸
Open Competitors: this is your SECOND to last chance to secure a bye to finals + win CASH prizes thanks to our comp sponsor @thenorthface_climb
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.