Rock Climbing

Bring the family to enjoy a night out of the house. Grab some buddies and take your friendship to a new level. Whatever your age, athletic ability or fitness level, the wall is fun for everyone!

On Mondays from 6:30-8 pm and Saturdays from 10 am-noon, a belayer will be on hand to facilitate your climb, and certification is not required.

All participants must be at least 4 years of age for climbing wall activities. Only RecPlex certified individuals can belay on our wall.

If you would like to become belay certified, you must attend our orientation. To register for an orientation, see the information below or call us at 937-433-0130.

The RecPlex offers rock climbing classes. To view and register for upcoming classes, check out our Explore Guide and click on the name of the program you are interested in.

Birthday Party or Group Rentals (Ages 7+): For large and small groups that wish to have sole use of the climbing wall and want to maximize climbing time, wall rentals are a very affordable way to have a fun and unique experience! An instructor is present during each rental to belay and ensure the safety of each climber.

Group rentals are $51/hour for up to 10 climbers ($5 each for additional climbers).

Visit our Birthday Parties page for more information about rental times and fees for birthday celebrations.

Call 937-433-0130 for more information or to find out when the climbing wall is available and reserve your rental time.

Certification is required before belaying. Complete and submit a certification form (located at the RecPlex Reception Desk) at time of payment. Belayers under 18 must have a signed parent/guardian permission.

Competency in all of the following must be displayed (without assistance) in order to obtain and maintain climber/belayer certification:

• Correctly putting on the harness

• Tying the figure 8, traceback, and fisherman's knot

• Inspection of belayer/climber equipment

• Use of proper wall commands

• Assemble belay devices

• Belay climber in a safe controlled manner including falls and descent

Upon successful completion of the orientation, Belay certification card will be issued for three years. After three years, re-certification will be required.

Please see our Policies & Refunds page for more information.

• We strongly recommend that climbers bring a certified belayer as climbing wall staff will not always be available to belay.

• Bring and present to the climbing wall staff your climbing card each time you climb, along with a current Complete Pass, Active 90, Physical Express Card, or receipt showing payment from the Front Desk.

• Orientations take approximately 45-60 minutes to complete (times vary by individual).

• Persons taking the belay orientation must have an accompanying climber in order to demonstrate belay skills.

• Instruction classes and wall rentals are available.