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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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Noah L.
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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
Introductory
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Climbing Party
One Day Programs
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Animal Flow
Vinyasa
Kineta K.
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Climbing Party (Class Full)
One Day Programs
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Introductory
social connections
our setting just got spookier 👻
have you tried our halloween-themed boulders yet? be sure to hop on these scary good sets while they are up!
HANG ON 👋 Only TWO (2️⃣) weeks left for Early Bird pricing!
This isn’t just any comp — it’s Harlem’s Uptown Showdown 💥 THE bouldering comp of the year is Saturday, November 15.
Here’s your sign-up checklist 👇
✅ Pick your category: Recreation | Intermediate | Advanced | Open
✅ Hit the link in bio to register with early bird pricing
✅ Stay tuned for more info on scoring, rules, and a special announcement coming soon... 👀
train for your steeper sends 📣
want to feel more confident when the routes get steeper and the pump begins to kick in? Join our 4-part Cave Climbing Technique Series and learn techniques to climb stronger and smarter on overhung terrain!
➡️ check out the link in bio to sign up up for our next class series starting Sunday, November 2nd
this or that 🧘♀️ yoga edition
did you know that with your movement membership you not only get climbing, but UNLIMITED access to yoga & fitness classes? pretty sweet!
let us know what your fav yoga class is ⤵️
✨dream boulder is back✨
… and our setting team at LIC made YOUR dreams a reality! 🙌
have you tried this slabby red v5 yet?
Slipping off of slopers? 🪨 We gotchu!
Ryan’s here with a quick technique tip to help you think about your body positioning! Bringing your hips into the wall and staying under the hold can make all the difference between falling off and sending! 🔓
Interested in learning more techniques to master slopers, deadpoints, sequencing, heel/toe hooks, and more? Join Ryan’s 3-part intermediate technique package at harlem where he’ll go over more tips and drills to get you crushing 🔗 in bio
Save this very important date‼️
Harlem’s Uptown Showdown Bouldering Comp has been RESURRECTED and registration is now LIVE! ⚡🔥
Snag your spot now for the best deal with early bird pricing, and be sure to purchase our exclusive artist-collab T-Shirt while you have the chance!
Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ 7–10 PM
👥 4 Divisions: Rec | Intermediate | Advanced | Open
🏆 Prizes and raffle goodies sponsored by @thenorthface_climb
👉 Hit the link in our bio to register today!
Spooky season + climbing season? Sign us up! 👻
Swipe to see all the Halloween happenings across the gyms this month 👉
For these events and more, you know what to do, hit the link in our bio to sign-up for Monsters on the Catwalk at Gowanus and Halloween at Harlem🔗
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.