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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Meetup- The Phoenix
Meet Ups
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Pilates
Conditioning
Mahalia S.
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Peak Performance Team Intermediate
Adult Team
Malik M.
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Gentle Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa
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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Marin D.
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
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.
social connections
Free Climbing Day powered by @thenorthface_climb was one for the books! 🙌
We loved meeting so many new faces and seeing our members bring their friends to share the stoke! Over 1600 of y’all tried climbing or yoga with us for the first time and we can’t wait to see you again. A huge shoutout to @thenorthface for helping make this day possible 🩵
Want to keep climbing with us and save?! Check out the North Face XPLR Pass and get 50% off a Movement Trial Membership through March 14th. That means 14 days of unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness for less than the cost of one day pass! ✨
Hang on ✋Gotham Citizen is officially less than ONE month away 👀
Join us March 21 at Movement LIC for the 10th Annual Gotham Citizen Bouldering Comp — and the final NYC stop of the Nor’Easter Series. Let’s make it count 💥
Here’s your sign-up checklist 👇
✅ Choose your category: Rec | Intermediate | Advanced | Open
✅ Lock in early bird pricing (link in bio)
✅ Send it to your crew to also sign up and start getting hyped
With over $8K in cash + prizes, thanks to our comp sponsor @thenorthface_climb, this is one you don’t want to sit out.
FREE CLIMBING DAY 2/28 📣
Join us Saturday, February 28th to try out climbing for free!
Join us February 28th for a full day of FREE climbing at our LIC, Gowanus, and Harlem locations. No experience? No problem.
Tell your friends, sign up for free classes (link in bio), or just show up — no reservations needed. Choose your adventure, powered by @thenorthface_climb. 🧗♀️🔥
Locations
📍LIC: 11-11 44th Dr, Long Island City
📍Gowanus: 242 Butler St, Brooklyn
📍Harlem: 256 W 125th St, New York
Don’t just take our word for it, everyone started somewhere (and bought more expensive shoes somewhere along the way). What would you say to your beginner self? 👀 Let us know 👇
Try climbing for free at Movement on February 28!
Join us for a full day of climbing, yoga, and fitness at Movement. No experience required. Nothing to lose.
Come as you are, bring a friend, and choose your own adventure—free for the day, powered by @thenorthface_climb.
POV: You see them wearing climbing shoes on the commute 🫨
Gotham Citizen is back at Movement LIC for it’s 10th year on March 21st. Talk about NYC history 🚇
Hit the link in bio to register ➡️
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! 🧗♀️✨
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.