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Rock Climbing

Maggie Daley Park Climbing Wall

πŸ“ Chicago Loop, IL

β˜…4.4(65 Google reviews)

Chicago's first and only outdoor climbing park featuring custom-designed rock structures up to 40 feet high. Best for older kids and teens with helpful staff supervision.

βœ“ Great for field tripsβœ“ Knowledgeable staffβœ“ City location
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I brought my summer day camp for a field trip and got nothing but race reviews from my staff regarding the staff with the skating and scooters as well as the rock climbing! We will definitely come back next year!! Field trip Bookers this was a great experience for suburban kids to experience a piece of the city!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families wanting a unique rock climbing experience in downtown Chicago, particularly suitable for older kids and teens. The location is convenient and staff are excellent, but budget-conscious families should be prepared for higher costs than expected. Great for occasional visits rather than regular climbing.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Expect long waits at the field house for gear and paperwork on busy days
⏰Budget around $22 plus equipment fees per person
🎟️Auto belays cost $25 for only 30 minutes
πŸš—Weekdays may have fewer climbing routes set up than weekends

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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65 Google reviews

Positive staff experience80%
Unique urban climbing location60%
Pricing concerns60%
Administrative delays40%
Limited climbing options40%
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Sarah Carr

a year ago

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β€œI brought my summer day camp for a field trip and got nothing but race reviews from my staff regarding the staff with the skating and scooters as well as the rock climbing! We will definitely come back next year!! Field trip Bookers this was a great experience for suburban kids to experience a piece of the city!”

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Shiloh Rusk

8 years ago

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β€œWhat a gem of a place to be able to climb walls right in the heart of the city. Very nice staff and knowable. We go weekly when the weather is nice.”

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Hans Schmidt

3 years ago

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β€œSuper cool place I took my nephews. I’ve been taking them to Maggie Daley Park when they come to the city for years, since it opened, but we’ve never done the Rock Climbing. They loved it. There’s really no time limit and it’s wasn’t busy. And we were there on a weekend! I will say the field house took forever to wait in line and get the gear and sign the release forms etc. But other than that, great experience again at Maggie Daley Park.”

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Sarah Aman

4 years ago

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β€œI was super stoked to try the climbing wall here, and while it was fun, I felt like there was a lot of unrealized potential for climbers. Went on a weeknight in June. Only about half the wall was set, and only about 5 top ropes were actually up. I hear the day pass price has gone up from $7 to $15 but you get less for it - bouldering, auto belays, and top rope/lead are all separate fees, but they used to be all under the single fee. Also, auto belays are $25 for only half an hour, which is just ridiculous to me, especially when there aren’t many top ropes set up (maybe they put up more on the weekends…?) However, even with the limited climbing options, I’d climb here all the time if they had a seasonal membership - I’m sure that would attract a lot of climbers in the area! It has the potential to be a really awesome climbing spot - very unique! It’s so convenient to where I live, and fun to get out of the gym. Staff is very nice, though they also seem dissatisfied with the way the wall is run. If it was run more like a climbing gym it’d be way more accessible and fun to climb at for both first-timers and regular climbers! Please bring back seasonal memberships!!!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Maggie Daley Park's Climbing Wall features custom-designed sculptural rocks and boulders with three types of climbing: bouldering, lead-harnessed, and top rope across beginner and advanced walls. The facility offers auto belay sessions, top rope orientation, private belayers, and kids' lessons for ages 4-8, with all climbing equipment included in most packages.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday11:00 – 18:00
Tuesday11:00 – 17:00
Wednesday11:00 – 17:00
Thursday11:00 – 17:00
Friday11:00 – 17:00
Saturday11:00 – 18:00
Sunday11:00 – 18:00

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