Triangle Rock Club - Richmond
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Triangle Rock Club offers an exceptional climbing experience for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned climbers, making it the best in the region for climbing enthusiasts. It's particularly well-suited for families with children (especially ages 7+) due to its kid-friendly routes, auto-belays, and highly-rated birthday party services. Beyond climbing, it provides a comprehensive fitness facility including bouldering, yoga, weightlifting, and a spa area. While the core climbing experience and staff hospitality are consistently praised, parents should be aware of potentially inconsistent cleanliness in non-climbing areas.
Key Highlights
- ✓Phenomenal climbing with well-set routes and great variety, catering to beginners and experienced climbers.
- ✓Highly recommended for group outings and birthday parties, providing dedicated staff, a private climbing area, and a party room.
- ✓Kid-friendly climbing system featuring color-coded routes and easy-to-use carabiners, making it accessible for children as young as 7.
- ✓Dedicated staff (two per party) to belay climbers, run fun games, and take photos during group events.
- ✓Offers a variety of amenities beyond climbing, including bouldering, yoga, fitness classes, weightlifting, a spa area, and a lounge.
- ✓Staff are consistently described as very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Standout Features
- ⭐Dedicated party room to store belongings and set up food/refreshments for groups.
- ⭐Exclusive climbing area for party groups, ensuring a private and focused experience.
- ⭐Staff-organized fun games for climbers during parties, enhancing engagement.
- ⭐Party supplies provided (plates, utensils, tables, chairs, party favor bags) for convenience.
- ⭐Easy-to-use climbing system for kids, featuring color-coded routes and ropes set with carabiners.
- ⭐Availability of auto-belay climbs and a bouldering area.
- ⭐Comprehensive fitness amenities including yoga, weightlifting, a spa area, and a lounge.
- ⭐Free rock climbing classes for kids (as observed by one reviewer), potentially offering a great trial experience.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →If planning a birthday party or group event, leverage the comprehensive package that includes dedicated staff for belaying and games, a private climbing area, a party room, and even party supplies.
- →Consider attending a free rock climbing class (if available) to experience the facility and staff firsthand before committing to memberships or larger events.
- →If cleanliness is a primary concern or if your children have allergies, it may be advisable to observe the general hygiene during a visit, particularly in non-climbing areas, as reports on cleanliness are mixed.
- →Take advantage of the variety of activities offered beyond climbing, such as bouldering, yoga, or the spa area, if you are a multi-interest family.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Inconsistent cleanliness: One reviewer reported a significant decline in cleanliness, noting grimy treadmills, dust, hair everywhere, and bugs in spa area corners. This could be frustrating for parents with high hygiene expectations or allergies.
- ⚠Potential for cleanliness issues in non-climbing areas (e.g., fitness equipment, spa), despite positive reports on the overall facility's cleanliness from other recent visitors.
Price & Value
No specific pricing for memberships or parties is mentioned. However, the mention of a 'free Rock climbing class for our kids' suggests opportunities for trial or introductory experiences. The value proposition is high, offering top-tier climbing, extensive party services, and diverse fitness amenities for the potential cost.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •For birthday parties and group outings, a dedicated room is available to store and lay out food/refreshments. The center also provides plates and utensils, implying outside food and drinks are permitted for these events.
🚗Parking Info
- •No specific parking details mentioned in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •No specific crowd level details mentioned in the reviews.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Ropes are set with carabiners, facilitating safe and easy attachment for climbers, especially kids.
- •Two staff members are dedicated to belaying for non-self-belay climbs during parties, ensuring active supervision and safety.
- •Auto-belay climbs are available, providing a self-regulating safety mechanism for climbers.
⏰When to Avoid
- • If you have very high and consistent expectations for cleanliness across all facility areas, especially fitness equipment and spa, as some reviews report significant hygiene issues.
- • If your children are younger than 7 and require facilities specifically designed for toddlers or very young children, as the reviews focus on older kids and general climbing suitability.
- • If you have severe allergies to dust, hair, or insects, particularly if planning to use areas like the spa or fitness equipment, due to reported cleanliness concerns.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Regular Day Pass
$25Duration: Full Day
Includes a full day of climbing and re-entry to the same facility all day. Includes access to fitness and yoga classes. Rental gear is not included.
Includes:
- •Full day climbing
- •Re-entry to same facility all day
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
Regular Day Pass
$15Duration: Full Day
Includes a full day of climbing and re-entry to the same facility all day. Includes access to fitness and yoga classes. Rental gear is not included.
Includes:
- •Full day climbing
- •Re-entry to same facility all day
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
First-Time Visitor Pass
$15Duration: Full Day
For anyone who has never visited a Triangle Rock Club before. Price includes a harness and shoes with the purchase of an adult pass.
Includes:
- •Full day climbing
- •Re-entry to same facility all day
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
- •Rental harness
- •Rental climbing shoes
First-Time Visitor Pass
$10Duration: Full Day
For anyone who has never visited a Triangle Rock Club before. Youth rates include a harness only.
Includes:
- •Full day climbing
- •Re-entry to same facility all day
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
- •Rental harness
College Student Pass
$15Duration: Per visit (Friday & Saturday, 4pm to close)
Discount available Friday and Saturday, 4pm to close. Must have a valid college ID.
Includes:
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
10 Visit Pass
$229Duration: 10 Visits
Good for ten visits to any Triangle Rock Club location. Includes waived initiation fee if you decide to sign up for a membership after purchase. Rental gear is not included.
Includes:
- •Full day climbing (10 visits)
- •Re-entry to same facility all day (10 visits)
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
- •Waived initiation fee (if converting to membership)
10 Visit Pass
$132Duration: 10 Visits
Good for ten visits to any Triangle Rock Club location. Includes waived initiation fee if you decide to sign up for a membership after purchase. Rental gear is not included.
Includes:
- •Full day climbing (10 visits)
- •Re-entry to same facility all day (10 visits)
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
- •Waived initiation fee (if converting to membership)
Two Week Trial Pass
$45Duration: Two Weeks
Enjoy unlimited climbing, fitness, and yoga. Get a free Intro to Rope Climbing class and save half off your initiation fee if you become a member within 2 weeks of your trial ending. One trial pass per person. Class must be taken during your trial.
Includes:
- •Unlimited climbing
- •Unlimited fitness
- •Unlimited yoga
- •Free rental gear
- •Free Intro to Rope Climbing class
- •Half off initiation fee (if converting to membership)
College Student 10 Visit Pass
$150Duration: 10 Visits
Good for ten visits to any Triangle Rock Club location. Includes waived initiation fee if you decide to sign up for a membership after purchase. Rental gear is not included. To qualify, you must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours undergraduate / 9+ credit hours graduate). A digital or printed class schedule must be shown at the front desk. Enrollment must be verified and the pass picked up within 30 days of purchase. If not verified within 30 days, the purchase will be refunded. Visits cannot be shared with guests.
Includes:
- •Full day climbing (10 visits)
- •Re-entry to same facility all day (10 visits)
- •Access to fitness and yoga classes
- •Waived initiation fee (if converting to membership)
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Two-Week Pass Sale
Now through midnight on Friday, February 14th (historical date indicated)
$45
Purchase a Two-Week Trial Pass now through midnight on Friday, February 14th! Enjoy unlimited climbing, fitness, and yoga – with free rental gear included. Get a free Intro to Rope Climbing class and save half off your initiation fee if you become a member within 2 weeks of your trial ending. One trial pass per person. Class must be taken during your trial.
Special Member Events
Ongoing (no specific dates provided)
Included with Membership
Members get access to special events.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Waivers are required for all climbers.
- • A parent or legal guardian must fill out a waiver for anyone under 18 years old.
- • Waivers can be filled out ahead of time online.
- • Orientation walks you through what to expect, your responsibilities, and the risks associated with climbing.
- • Orientation video and document available online to save time.
- • Anyone planning to top-rope climb or use the TruBlue Auto Belays is required to wear a harness.
- • Climbing shoes are not required; however, closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn if climbing without them.
📅Booking Policy
- • Day passes can be purchased at the front desk of any location.
- • Memberships can be signed up for by clicking the purchase button online or visiting the front desk.
- • Gift cards are available for purchase.
What People Say
What's Great
- Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 9 reviews)
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)
- Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 6 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Angie A
2 months agoTriangle Rock Club has phenomenal climbing—truly something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned climbers. The routes are well-set, the variety is great, and it's hands down the best climbing gym within a two-hour radius. That said, the cleanliness has seriously gone downhill. The treadmills look like they've never been cleaned, there’s dust and hair everywhere, and even the spa area has bugs hanging out in the corners. It’s just... grimy. I really wish they’d put more effort into deep cleaning to keep it as nice as it was when we first joined. If cleanliness isn’t a big deal for you and you don’t have allergies, you’ll probably love it here. But if you do? Might be frustrating. Hope they step it up because the climbing itself is top-notch.
Cameron Guthrie
3 months agoLooking for a location for a group outing? I cannot recommend this location enough! We have been there for both my son's Bday as well as a youth group outing and the hospitality and attention to ensuring a fun time was had by all was second to none! In addition to having an room to store your stuff and layout food/refreshments for a party, they have an area for just your group to climb. For both of the events I went to, 2 staff members were dedicated to help belay, for the climbs that were not self-belay, as well as take pictures. They also put on a few fun games that the climbers both times thought were a blast. The center provided plates and utensils, tables and chairs and party favor bags.
Will Phillips
2 months agoI bring my 7yo daughter once a week or so. I love how all the ropes are set with carabiners and the routes are easily color-coded. I’ve climbed at other gyms my whole life but I really appreciate how easy Triangle makes it for kids. Nice amenities too.
Anthony Couillard
5 years agoWe are attending a free Rock climbing class for our kids. This place is pretty amazing. First, it appears to be very clean and well kept. They also seem to have quite of few different things you can do here. Rock climbing, Bouldering, Yoga, Fitness, Weightlifting, Spa area and Lounge. Talking with their staff, they seemed very knowledgeable and friendly. One of the instructors is even a student of my wife's, who rides his unicycle to school, we just think he's pretty cool. We are hoping that the kids enjoy the class. Pretty sure even if we don't sign up for the classes, we will be back to have some fun.
Chase Howells
a year agoI'll preface this by saying I'm not a climber, I just take my 7 year old son. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a nice bouldering area, a variety of auto-belay climbs and lots of variety of heights and difficulties for climbing. We have a good time every time there.