Rock Climbing for Kids in Dallas

Sarah D.:  Wylie Parks and Recreation developed a state of the art rec center offering, among an array of impressive facilities, a rock climbing wall for members of all ages! The climbing wall is available during open gym hours, for classes, and for private party rental.

Ages: 12 years and older (access for ages 12 - 15 years with adult age 18 years or older).

Cost: Access available only with Wylie Rec Center passes. Various options for membership available.

Sarah D.:  Summit Climbing offers the height of climbing options for your little climber. In addition to day passes at one of their five facilities, Summit has also developed after school programs for children as young as three - all designed to develop your child's rock climbing abilities. Summit even offers competitive Team Texas youth climbing at National and World Championship levels.

Age: 3 and up

Cost: Day passes start at $15 (Kids 13 and under climb for $12 at Denton and Fort Worth only); after school programs depend on membership level.

Sarah D.:  Canyon's Rock Climbing Gym offers day passes, rock climbing enhancement programs (yoga and core strengthening), and rock climbing camps for your little rock climbing enthusiast! With safety in mind, all new attendees are given an orientation on the rules of safe rock climbing along with a tour of the facility.

Sarah D.:  Southern Methodist University offers up their student climbing wall as a community resource to teach kids how to climb! The new program "On the Rocks" - scheduled upon request for two or more students - teaches basic and intermediate climbing movement to children. Climbing wall staff attend to the wall climbing area during facility hours, and Southern Methodist sets aside "family climbing" hours especially for you and your kids.

Ages: 8 and older (children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent)

Cost: Kids Climbing Packages include 5 visits for $20 or 10 visits for $40 minor

Sarah D.:  Arlington Parks and Recreation boasts an array of impressive Athletic Centers including the Elzie Odom Athletic Center which houses a rock climbing wall suitable for you and your family! Rock climbing facilities are used for classes, private instruction, and can even be rented out for private events.

Ages: 4 and up

Cost: Facility membership is required for use of the rock climbing wall. For more information on membership contact the Center.

Sarah D.:  Dyno Rock has over 16,000 square feet of climbing area and accounts for every level of ability to ensure even the littlest climbers have an appropriate task. First-timers at Dyno Rock are given safety training and climbing instructions to ensure your little one can safely conquer the climb.

Ages: 4 and up (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

Cost: Day passes start at $12 (with additional fees for equipment rental); membership options start at $45.

Stephanie W.:  This 25-foot tall rock climbing wall at Fort Worth Zoo is located next to the Australian Outback exhibit. Race your friends to the top, and see which animals you can catch a glimpse of from the top!

Cost: $4 + zoo admission