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
Kineta K.
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Intermediate Leading: Falling and Catching (Class Full)
Intermediate
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Pilates
Conditioning
Mahalia S.
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Crux Queer Femme
Meet Ups
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Core Strength + Stretch
Abby D.
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Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa
Marin D.
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We Explore Earth (Climb and Connect)
Meet Ups
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Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa
John F.
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Adaptive Climbing Group
Meet Ups
social connections
What do you mean Uptown Showdown is now a year away? 😭
Saturday was the first stop in the Nor’Easter Bouldering Comp Series and yall CRUSHED IT! Huge shoutout to everyone who who showed up, tried hard, and brought their A-game. We can’t wait to see you at the next one ➡️ Gowanus: The Giant Awakens on December 13th!
Big love to the setters, Harlem team, and of course, Nick and Vini, who made it all happen! Anddddd a massive thank you to our sponsor @thenorthface_climb 🙌
🏆Checkout our link tree for the results + photos from finals!
📸: @nacho_crespof
Member perk alert 🔔 Did you know that Movement Gowanus offers a Clinic of the Month — that’s FREE for members⁉️
Swipe to see highlights from November’s rapelling clinic last Friday!
Our next clinic on December 14th will focus on getting familiar with Assisted Brake Devices beyond our beloved GriGri (+ plenty of lefty friendly options)! Sign up at the link in bio 👉
Remember those 2025 goals you set in January? We sure do—and they’re coming full circle! ✨💪
From pushing limits to celebrating wins big and small, it’s been a year of sending, growth, and so much fun! Here’s to finishing the year strong and gearing up for even bigger things ahead 🎉🙌
uptown showdown is THIS SATURDAY‼️
do you know the rules? If not, Vini’s gotchu with the comp rules + scoring 👊
we’ve got just a few spots left for the 1st stop in the Nor’Easter 🚨 lock in and take this as your last chance reminder to sign up at the link in our bio!
Chalk it up to Danny & Mateo for making the next Banksy 💨✋
Gowanus is looking for more local art to showcase on our walls, and we want you 🫵 visit the link in our bio to learn more and submit artwork to be displayed at our Gallery Night on November 21st and on our gym walls 🎨
Hold up ⬆️ Have you signed up yet for Harlem’s Uptown Showdown?
This is a comp for everyone, whether it’s your first time or your 50th, so Harlem’s Gym Director, Nick, wants YOU 🫵 to register!
Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ 7–10 PM
👥 4 Divisions: Recreation | Intermediate | Advanced | Open
🏆 Prizes and raffle goodies sponsored by The North Face + community partners!
Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁‼️
The biannual Gowanus to LIC bike ride is BACK and we’re stoked to have you join us on Saturday, November 8th 🚲💨
Here’s all the info 👇
📆 Start your morning with coffee + climbing at Gowanus from 10am-12pm
🚲 Hop on your bike (or grab a CitiBike!) for a group ride over to LIC
💪 Climb AGAIN from 2pm-4pm with our crew
🤝 Members get to bring a guest for free!
🎊 Don’t miss happy hour afterwards at Focal Point Brewery!
You know the drill -> hit the link in our bio to sign up! 🔗
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!
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.