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 (Class Full)
Introductory
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Adaptive Climbing Group
Meet Ups
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Yin Flow
Gentle
Maggie B.
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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Kineta K.
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Mid-Winter Camp
Camps
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Intermediate Technique: Slopers Pinches and Sequencing
Intermediate
Morgan R.
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Climber Conditioning (Class Full)
Conditioning
Anthony C.
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Peak Performance Team Recreational
Adult Team
Naomi S.
social connections
Join us next week at your favorite gym for Member Appreciation Week! From members-only hours to tasty treats, there’s so many exciting surprises waiting for you. It’s just our way of saying thanks for being here 🫶
Check out a few highlights below! (see post for specific dates + times)
⏱️ Early Access Members Only Climbing
☕ Surprise Breakfast + Coffee
⭐️Draw Your Dream Boulder
🔢 Boulder Bingo
🏁 Board Climbing Clinic
🤜🤛 Chat with a Coach (1:1 Sessions)
🎯 Summer Camp Sampler (Free Youth Class)
Hit that link in our bio for our full calendar of events
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Save the date — this one’s a BIG deal‼️
March 21 marks the 10 Year Anniversary for LIC’s Gotham Citizen Bouldering Comp and registration for 2026 is officially LIVE⚡🔥
Lock in the best price with early bird pricing, and don’t miss your chance to snag our exclusive comp tee (limited quantities 👀). This is stop #4 of the Nor’Easter Bouldering Series and if you haven’t jumped in yet, NYC, the time is NOW!
Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026 (for the kiddos, our Youth Comp goes down Friday, March 20)
⏰ Morning (10-1PM) & Afternoon sessions (2-5PM) + Evening Open Finals
👥 4 Divisions: Rec | Intermediate | Advanced | Open
💰 $8K in cash & prizes, thanks to our comp sponsor @thenorthface_climb
Register now at the link in our bio ➡️
Swipe to set a boulder with Sebi ➡️
Our Head Setter at Harlem hosted an interactive setting night where the community got hands-on experience with routesetting! Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the process from building a skeleton to forerunning from earlier this month. Huge shoutout to everyone who came out and helped shape the climb 💛
If you’ve tried out these climbs, let us know what you think! 🧗♀️✨
every climber’s dream date 💌
If you’re still brushing your own holds we got you! This Friday from 7-9pm we’re trading in candlelit dinners for chalk bags and good vibes with our Single’s Night at Movement Harlem 💘Whether you’re looking to make friends, or maybe even meet *the one* hit that link in bio to sign up 👉
p.s members: if you refer someone to join you’ll get $50 in credit and they’ll get 15% off february dues!
A day of celebrating climbing with @movementgyms and @thenorthface_climb. Coming soon.
That “you trying to climb” text hits different in February 👀
This month your invite now comes with a little something extra 💌 When you refer a friend you get a $50 membership credit (or 15 days added to your annual membership) and your friend gets 15% off February + $0 initiation fees. Win 🤝 win!
You’re already sharing the things you love. Now get rewarded for it.
we asked our setters to jump, and they said how high 😤
you too can jump on our February promo and get 15% + $0 initiation! 🫵 (hit that link in bio)
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!
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.