First Ascent Avondale

First Ascent Avondale First Ascent Avondale is Chicago’s world-class climbing gym, designed to serve and grow the local
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First Ascent Climbing & Fitness, a project created and supported by Chicago's climbers, started with one simple mission: to build world-class indoor climbing facilities that serve and grow Chicago's vibrant, passionate climbing community. The Logan Square/Avondale gym, with easy CTA and expressway access and free parking, features over 25,000 square feet of Walltopia-designed climbing terrain with

top rope and lead walls up to 60 feet tall, 5,000 square feet of stand-alone bouldering, and World Cup competition-ready features, including a 15 m IFSC speed wall. Routes and features are friendly for beginners and challenging for experts. Additional features include a full-body fitness room with cardio machines, free weights, and functional training equipment, a yoga studio, a climbing-specific training room, locker rooms, pro shop, and community spaces.

05/12/2026

We love to see people who are passionate about climbing on social media 🫶🏽

p.s. Railey & Liam are best buds 😉

05/08/2026

Check out this fun V2 set by Britt and climbed by Lizzy at FA Humboldt Park!

05/07/2026

Attention students 🚨 your summer plans called and they include 3 months of unlimited climbing for $249!

05/06/2026

Spotlight on FA setter Lizzie 🔦 She’s putting in the work today and will soon be setting ropes at FA Avondale!

FA Members: FREE Friend Fridays are BACK 🎉 5 Fridays in May = 5 chances to bring a friend for climbing, lifting, or yoga...
04/30/2026

FA Members: FREE Friend Fridays are BACK 🎉 5 Fridays in May = 5 chances to bring a friend for climbing, lifting, or yoga session— or go all in and crush all three in one day! 👭

04/27/2026

We’re thrilled to have Julia as part of our FA West Loop team 🎉

04/24/2026

Don’t sleep on this V8 set by Dat at FA Uptown, even after you do the first move it’s not over at the top!

04/23/2026

The glow-up never stops. FA West Loop is STILL leveling up 👀

04/17/2026

“Grab the big feature as high as you can and pinch it.”-Landen on this orange V7 set by Dat

04/16/2026

Curious about our team program at FA West Loop, check the link in our bio to learn more!

Address

3516 N Spaulding Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 11pm
Wednesday 6am - 11pm
Thursday 6am - 11pm
Friday 6am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+17735649815

Website

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