articles

8 Places to Climb in the South Hills of Pittsburgh

Top indoor climbing places to reach new heights of fun in the South Hills

By Alexus Miller, Macaroni Kid Publisher Assistant Intern May 24, 2021

Every week, Macaroni Kid South Hills shares things for you to do with kids in South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA and this week, we are showing love to our little monkey's. Here are Macaroni Kid South Hills' top picks for places to climb in the South Hills of Pittsburgh areas with kids. Click on the links for all the details!

1. ASCEND Pittsburgh, South Side

ASCEND Pittsburgh is the perfect place for all ages of beginners and advanced climbers. It includes indoor facilities and outdoor training sessions. Rock climbing, rope climbing, yoga and exercise facilities are offered. You do have to register to attend the facility to abide by COVID restrictions. Prices vary for admission and memberships. But if you click the link above you can register for your climbing experience right now. ascendclimbing.com

2. Dragon's Den, Homestead

This historic church turned innovative community center is the magnificent home of 2 levels of ropes course challenges and a climbing wall. The strategically built courses offers targeted challenges for children ages 5-9 while offering more complex obstacles for ages 10 and older. Feeling super brave? Soar through the air on the140 foot zip line, the Dragon's Leap. dragonsdenpgh.org

3. Iron City Ninja, Brentwood

Want to give your kids a spectacular day and tire them out? Take them to Iron City Ninja in Pittsburgh. This facility will have your kids swinging, jumping, falling (in a good way) and climbing all day. They reserve birthday parties and can host up to a group of 12. You can schedule training if your kid(s) want to be real ninja's, or you can come and swing around during their open gym times. ironcityninja.com

4. Urban Air, Robinson

You will find family fun for all ages at Urban Air. Equipped with 5 different types of rock climbing walls, the Stairway to Heaven, Leap of Faith and more, your little monkeys will go bananas here. Check out our real mama review of Urban Air HERE and don't forget to check out their Toddler times on Friday mornings from 10-12. 

5. The Little Gym of Pittsburgh, McMurray

Another great place for young kids to let their minds adventures wander into reality. The Little Gym offers sports classes, gymnastics, dance lessons and more. Your kids can be in a safe and friendly environments while having fun and jumping and climbing their hearts out, with purpose. thelittlegym.com/PittsburghSouthHillsPA/

6. True Gymnastics, Castle Shannon

True Gymnastics offers a variety of ways for your kids to fly high and get all their energy out. They offer preschool programs, recreational programs, ninja classes, focused training and more. At True Gymnastics, it's the small progressions of success that matter. truegymnastics.com

7. The Climbing Wall, Pittsburgh

The Climbing Wall is a place for all age levels. It offers climbing opportunities, both on and off the rope. Bouldering involves smaller rock climbing sections for beginners, so you don't need a rope. Top-rope/lead climbing is where you're in a rope and someone is guarding the rope in the case of a fall. They offer classes and free-climb. Get your day pass at The Climbing Wall and see how far you'll go. theclimbingwall.net

8. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Canonsburg

Sky Zone is another popular venue because not only is it home to a massive, multi level rock wall; but a warehouse of trampolines for those who may be too timid to rise to new heights. skyzone.com/canonsburg


Do you have a favorite climbing spot in the South Hills? Let us know about it here, so we can check it out!

🌸🌸🌸

Looking for more fun with kids in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA? 

Sign up today for our weekly Macaroni Kid South Hills newsletter, so you never miss a thing!