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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Restorative Yoga
Gentle
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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Noah L.
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HIIT
Conditioning
Abby D.
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BIPOC Climbing Collective
Meet Ups
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Introduction to Bouldering (Class Full)
Introductory
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
social connections
… it’s kind of a no-brainer 👀
Join now and get 25% off your first month of climbing, yoga, and fitness + $0 initiation at Movement.
Unlimited access, member perks, and way more ways to move in the new year!
Go ahead, make the right choice and head to the link in bio to join 🔜
🦉Owl Night is back! That means up to 12 hours of climbing, community, and late-night fun, all for a great cause in supporting @paracliffhangers.
Join us on January 24th at Movement LIC for an overnight climb-a-thon and giant party rolled into one to raise funds for adaptive rock climbing programs that bring climbers and allies together through community, adventure, and movement!
✨ Here’s what you can expect:
• Endurance comp throughout the night + prizes
• Mini-clinics such as adaptive climbing, wilderness medicine, and photography
• Great vibes with music, hammocks in the cave, face painting, and more
📍Movement LIC
🗓️Saturday, January 24th
⏰4PM - 4AM
🔗 All attendees must register with ParaCliffHangers and Movement via the link in bio
A huge shoutout to our community partners who are making this festival possible: @mohonkpreserve @kinshipclimbingcollective @gunksclimbers @nycclimbingcollective @riseoutsidecollective @asianclimbingtribe @arcteryxnewyork @patagonia @rylander_west @chris_vultaggio @circus.academy.ny
📸: Christina Fleming (@artcavebychristina) + Josh Brede (@joshbrede)
This is the resolution that sticks 💪 kick off the New Year with 25% off your first month of climbing, yoga, and fitness at Movement!
Membership gives you everything you need to start strong (and keep going):
• 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
This is your year, and we promise this is a resolution you won`t want to quit. Join now at the link in our bio!
2025 was amazing thanks to all of YOU 🫵
Here’s a little round up:
🧗♀️2,912 boulders + 1,448 routes set
📈713 belay certificates earned
👏3,132 climbers trained in intro classes
🧘988 yoga + 496 fitness classes
🎪456 community events + 5 comps
🍫1,951 snickers crushed
🤝1,500+ new holds purchased
We’re grateful for our community who made this year so great 🫶 Stoke is HIGH for 2026 and all that’s to come!
… and the stocking were hung on the highbay with care 🎁
Happy holidays from our teams to you! We hope this season is joyful, restful, and full of cheer as we head into 2026 together.
Peep Zac the elf for bringing some holiday magic to LIC ✨
And that’s a wrap on The Giant Awakens ✌️
Last Saturday was the second stop in the Nor’Easter Bouldering Comp Series and y’all showed up READY—big tries, big sends, and nonstop hype. This series just keeps getting better, and we can’t wait until the next stop at Valhalla in February 👀
Big big thanks to the setters, the Gowanus crew, and the whole team behind the scenes who brought the comp to life 🙌 And of course, a massive shoutout to our sponsor @the_north_face_climb
🏆 Check out our link in bio for results + epic photos by @nacho_crespof
pov: you’re setting on a Monday and this happens 👀
✨MEMBER SPOTLIGHT✨
Meet Taylor, a boulderer who joined our gym two years ago! Climbing has become her way to stay healthy, push out of her comfort zone, and hang out with friends.
⭐What’s your favorite thing about climbing and the climbing community?
I used to hate working out, but now I have a fun way to exercise and lower my cholesterol. I’ve also met so many kind, encouraging, and down-to-earth people at Movement. It can be hard to make new friends as an adult, but our climbing community has made it so easy.
⭐What’s one piece of advice you have for folks new to climbing and the community?
Don’t be afraid to try a tough move or even touch a boulder because it looks too hard. You never know what you’re capable of unless you try — and keep on trying. This is advice that I’m still trying to follow myself!
⭐Do you have any climbing goals?
Send my first V8 in 2026. And stay injury-free!
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.