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! Learn more about the integration of our two great communities here.
upcoming classes
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Intro to Technique (Class Full)
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Intro to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Intro to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Animal Flow
Vinyasa
Kineta K.
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Learn to Lead (Class Full)
Intermediate
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Intro to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Intro to Rope Climbing
Introductory
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Meetup- Adaptive Climbing Group
Meet Ups
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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Jessica R.
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Anchor Building Fundamentals (Class Full)
Outdoor Development
social connections
Meet Ivy and Johnny! They’re heading up our youth rec and comp programming 🤩 We are so stoked to have them on our team!
Ivy: “Hello, I’m Ivy! I grew up in northern Utah near the stunning Wasatch Mountains, where my mom introduced me to the wonderful world of climbing. I moved to New York in January 2023 and quickly found myself working—and practically living—at the Gowanus location. Although I’ve been climbing since I was 9, my love for the sport truly blossomed after the move. I’m thrilled to be part of our youth programs and to have the chance to positively impact so many lives. Fun fact: My favorite mountain I’ve climbed is Mount Fuji! Technically, I hiked it, but it sounds way cooler to say I climbed it!”
Johnny: “Hi my name is Jonathan Benitez but many of you know me as Johnny B. I’ve lived in New York my whole life, starting my climbing career by accident at a friend’s birthday party. I remembered being too scared to finish my first 5.9 on top rope and hitting the famous Elvis leg. That being said I found myself gravitating towards boulders, and boy did that take me for a ride! I ended up falling in love with climbing because of bouldering, I even joined the competitive climbing team at movement Valhalla thanks to the amazing staff giving me a scholarship! Not only that but I saw how much climbing was able to save my life, I am so grateful to have had coaches to guide me and help shape me into a better community member in the space. Which makes me so proud to be the new head coach of the competitive teams here at movement Gowanus! I want to give back to my community and be able to provide others with a similar experience and opportunity that I received. Fun Fact: I am a hugeeeee nerd, I hide it pretty well but I love to geek out about video games, anime, books, MTG, board games, and space!“
If you see them around the gym, say hey!
Meet Ivy and Johnny! They’re heading up our youth rec and comp programming 🤩 We are so stoked to have them on our team!
Ivy: “Hello, I’m Ivy! I grew up in northern Utah near the stunning Wasatch Mountains, where my mom introduced me to the wonderful world of climbing. I moved to New York in January 2023 and quickly found myself working—and practically living—at the Gowanus location. Although I’ve been climbing since I was 9, my love for the sport truly blossomed after the move. I’m thrilled to be part of our youth programs and to have the chance to positively impact so many lives. Fun fact: My favorite mountain I’ve climbed is Mount Fuji! Technically, I hiked it, but it sounds way cooler to say I climbed it!”
Johnny: “Hi my name is Jonathan Benitez but many of you know me as Johnny B. I’ve lived in New York my whole life, starting my climbing career by accident at a friend’s birthday party. I remembered being too scared to finish my first 5.9 on top rope and hitting the famous Elvis leg. That being said I found myself gravitating towards boulders, and boy did that take me for a ride! I ended up falling in love with climbing because of bouldering, I even joined the competitive climbing team at movement Valhalla thanks to the amazing staff giving me a scholarship! Not only that but I saw how much climbing was able to save my life, I am so grateful to have had coaches to guide me and help shape me into a better community member in the space. Which makes me so proud to be the new head coach of the competitive teams here at movement Gowanus! I want to give back to my community and be able to provide others with a similar experience and opportunity that I received. Fun Fact: I am a hugeeeee nerd, I hide it pretty well but I love to geek out about video games, anime, books, MTG, board games, and space!“
If you see them around the gym, say hey!
❇️ How good are you at climbing aretes? ❇️
Test your skills on this weeks Setter’s Pick: the Green 11D on the West Wall arete 🫡
❇️ How good are you at climbing aretes? ❇️
Test your skills on this weeks Setter’s Pick: the Green 11D on the West Wall arete 🫡
Know 👏 your 👏 perks! 👏
Do yourself a favor and educate yourself! Scroll through to see what perks you get as a member!
Flash your scan fob at any of the following locations to receive your discount.
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🔹10% off @threesbrewing - The premiere brewery and taproom in Gowanus: famous citywide. Discount applies only to drinks
🔹 10% off @insabrooklyn - Korean BBQ and Karaoke
🔹 10% off @publicrecordsnyc - Vegan cafe with hi-fi music aesthetic. Does not include the sound room or restaurant
🔹 15% off @evalyns.tap.house - European tap house with a local personality. Located right next door!
Discount applies to food + drink
🔹 10% off @beardedbakernyc - Inside, you can find Scott’s famous macarons next to a plethora of other cookies, brownies, empanadas, and even frozen treats and iced coffee for the summer!
🔹 10% off @brooklyn_ninja - Kid’s drop-in classes, birthdays, and adult classes
🔹 10% off @mayataqueria - Family owned restaurants serving authentic Mission-style Mexican food. Use the code CLIMB online or flash your fob at the counter!
Know 👏 your 👏 perks! 👏
Do yourself a favor and educate yourself! Scroll through to see what perks you get as a member!
Flash your scan fob at any of the following locations to receive your discount.
.
.
.
🔹10% off @threesbrewing - The premiere brewery and taproom in Gowanus: famous citywide. Discount applies only to drinks
🔹 10% off @insabrooklyn - Korean BBQ and Karaoke
🔹 10% off @publicrecordsnyc - Vegan cafe with hi-fi music aesthetic. Does not include the sound room or restaurant
🔹 15% off @evalyns.tap.house - European tap house with a local personality. Located right next door!
Discount applies to food + drink
🔹 10% off @beardedbakernyc - Inside, you can find Scott’s famous macarons next to a plethora of other cookies, brownies, empanadas, and even frozen treats and iced coffee for the summer!
🔹 10% off @brooklyn_ninja - Kid’s drop-in classes, birthdays, and adult classes
🔹 10% off @mayataqueria - Family owned restaurants serving authentic Mission-style Mexican food. Use the code CLIMB online or flash your fob at the counter!
Let’s give a good ol’ Gowanus welcome to guest setter Leo aka @promethiumbattery hailing all the way from the great gym of Centennial of @movementgymscolorado
Leo says the key to black V7 on the 45° is to “commit into the stab, then rip it, catch and pull.”
Let’s give a good ol’ Gowanus welcome to guest setter Leo aka @promethiumbattery hailing all the way from the great gym of Centennial of @movementgymscolorado
Leo says the key to black V7 on the 45° is to “commit into the stab, then rip it, catch and pull.”
We did the math and there are 93725182 different ways to dyno this wall 🧐
🔸NEW SETTER’S PICK: Orange V4 on the 60°🔸
We’re wrapping up summer with a twist - a couple of pirouettes on the overhang. Please folks, try not to get too dizzy 😵💫
🔸NEW SETTER’S PICK: Orange V4 on the 60°🔸
We’re wrapping up summer with a twist - a couple of pirouettes on the overhang. Please folks, try not to get too dizzy 😵💫
big dawgs taking big steps 😤🤫
We’ve seen other Movement gyms taking on the step up challenge and when @movementgymsdmv challenged us we had to show them what Gowanus was made of 😎 Is 51” a record?
@movementvalhalla you’re up next.
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*disclaimer: Please do not try at home or the gym
big dawgs taking big steps 😤🤫
We’ve seen other Movement gyms taking on the step up challenge and when @movementgymsdmv challenged us we had to show them what Gowanus was made of 😎 Is 51” a record?
@movementvalhalla you’re up next.
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*disclaimer: Please do not try at home or the gym
Calling all bike lovers! Who’s ready for an epic ride? 🚴
We’re coordinating a group ride from Movement Gowanus to Movement LIC! Join your fellow bike enthusiasts for a cycling and climbing crossover event!
What: Event begins with a climbing session @movementgowanus from 10AM - 12PM with free coffee! Then bike over for our second climbing session at @movementlic from 2pm-4pm and join us after for a happy hour nearby!
When: September 14 | 10AM - 4PM
Event is free for Members & Non-members can purchase a day pass to join!
Click the link in our bio to RSVP!
Calling all bike lovers! Who’s ready for an epic ride? 🚴
We’re coordinating a group ride from Movement Gowanus to Movement LIC! Join your fellow bike enthusiasts for a cycling and climbing crossover event!
What: Event begins with a climbing session @movementgowanus from 10AM - 12PM with free coffee! Then bike over for our second climbing session at @movementlic from 2pm-4pm and join us after for a happy hour nearby!
When: September 14 | 10AM - 4PM
Event is free for Members & Non-members can purchase a day pass to join!
Click the link in our bio to RSVP!
Our Directors
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Megan
Steenrod
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.