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 Bouldering
Introductory
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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Marin D.
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Meet Up: New member + Community
Meet Ups
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Meetup- ParaCliffHangers
Meet Ups
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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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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Noah L.
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HIIT
Conditioning
Abby D.
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BIPOC
Meet Ups
social connections
Our 2025 Pride shirts are here, illustrated by DMV-based artist Helena Wu! We’re donating $10 in proceeds from every shirt sold in June to one of our local LGBTQIA+ community organizations, @aliforneycenter 🏳️🌈
The Ali Forney Center is the nation’s largest non-profit providing shelter and healthcare services to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in New York City. Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ+ and at-risk young people, the center’s mission is to protect them from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently.
About the artist: Helena is a Rockville, Maryland-based freelance illustrator whose work features dreamy colors and nature-inspired vibes across video games, product design, and local art markets throughout the DMV region. She actively engages with the local art scene, frequently tabling at markets throughout Baltimore and the DMV area. Helena’s been climbing since 2016 as a boulderer at heart, though she’ll always offer to clean up sport anchors just to spend a little longer on the wall. She previously worked on the @movementgymsdmv Movement Rockville Murals in 2023, always trying to merge her artistic and climbing hobbies together. This year, she was given the opportunity to create a fun, dynamic graphic to showcase the vibrancy of the queer climbing community for this year’s Pride design, reflecting her love for finding new ways to subtly celebrate queer identity and explore gender expression. 🌈
Our 2025 Pride shirts are here, illustrated by DMV-based artist Helena Wu! We’re donating $10 in proceeds from every shirt sold in June to one of our local LGBTQIA+ community organizations, @aliforneycenter 🏳️🌈
The Ali Forney Center is the nation’s largest non-profit providing shelter and healthcare services to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in New York City. Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ+ and at-risk young people, the center’s mission is to protect them from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently.
About the artist: Helena is a Rockville, Maryland-based freelance illustrator whose work features dreamy colors and nature-inspired vibes across video games, product design, and local art markets throughout the DMV region. She actively engages with the local art scene, frequently tabling at markets throughout Baltimore and the DMV area. Helena’s been climbing since 2016 as a boulderer at heart, though she’ll always offer to clean up sport anchors just to spend a little longer on the wall. She previously worked on the @movementgymsdmv Movement Rockville Murals in 2023, always trying to merge her artistic and climbing hobbies together. This year, she was given the opportunity to create a fun, dynamic graphic to showcase the vibrancy of the queer climbing community for this year’s Pride design, reflecting her love for finding new ways to subtly celebrate queer identity and explore gender expression. 🌈
think you know grades? give us your best guess 👀
Fiery setter’s pick at 📍 Movement LIC
iykyk—and if you don’t, this is your sign to stop by and say hi to smelly 👋
by the way, our summer membership sale is happening right now! head to the link in our bio to learn more ☀️
iykyk—and if you don’t, this is your sign to stop by and say hi to smelly 👋
by the way, our summer membership sale is happening right now! head to the link in our bio to learn more ☀️
Ready for a summer full of movement? ☀️
Become a member now with one flat rate and get unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness through August—with up to 30% off and no initiation fee. The earlier you join, the more you save!
Get all this and more with your membership:
☀️ Unlimited climbing, yoga and fitness
☀️ Access to all gyms nationwide
☀️ Free guest passes
☀️ Discounts on gear, classes and more
☀️ Exclusive discounts with brand and guiding partners
Purchase before June & save even more—head to the link in our bio to sign up today!
Ready for a summer full of movement? ☀️
Become a member now with one flat rate and get unlimited climbing, yoga, and fitness through August—with up to 30% off and no initiation fee. The earlier you join, the more you save!
Get all this and more with your membership:
☀️ Unlimited climbing, yoga and fitness
☀️ Access to all gyms nationwide
☀️ Free guest passes
☀️ Discounts on gear, classes and more
☀️ Exclusive discounts with brand and guiding partners
Purchase before June & save even more—head to the link in our bio to sign up today!
meet Goosetavo, the LIC community chalk goose 🪿
Beneath his fuzzy exterior, Goosetavo holds a pouch full of chalk, so come by the front desk to chalk up and chill with the silliest goose in town. Maybe Goosetavo’s chalk is just what you need to send your project!
Goosetavo was created by LIC member Julius D.! 🪿✨
meet Goosetavo, the LIC community chalk goose 🪿
Beneath his fuzzy exterior, Goosetavo holds a pouch full of chalk, so come by the front desk to chalk up and chill with the silliest goose in town. Maybe Goosetavo’s chalk is just what you need to send your project!
Goosetavo was created by LIC member Julius D.! 🪿✨
what shape(s) do you see ⁉️
Abstract art-esque V6 at 📍 Movement Harlem with @sebi.dawg
this is your sign to bring the squad and climb for FREE tomorrow! 🧗
Grab a friend (or your entire friend group) and come climb for free - no booking or registration required. Just climbing, rentals, and intro classes, entirely free at all of our NYC gyms!
Find your gym details here ⬇️
📍 Movement Harlem: Bouldering only, 9 AM-9 PM
📍 Movement Gowanus: Bouldering + rope climbing, 9 AM-10 PM
📍 Movement LIC: Bouldering + rope climbing, 9 AM-10 PM
this is your sign to bring the squad and climb for FREE tomorrow! 🧗
Grab a friend (or your entire friend group) and come climb for free - no booking or registration required. Just climbing, rentals, and intro classes, entirely free at all of our NYC gyms!
Find your gym details here ⬇️
📍 Movement Harlem: Bouldering only, 9 AM-9 PM
📍 Movement Gowanus: Bouldering + rope climbing, 9 AM-10 PM
📍 Movement LIC: Bouldering + rope climbing, 9 AM-10 PM
this mantle has us like 🫨
Funky little V5 setter’s pick at 📍Movement Gowanus
Our Directors
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Lulu
Rodriguez
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.