Urban Playground
Address: 6 8 Sukhumvit 49/9 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours - Weekdays: 12:00pm - 22:00pm, Weekends: 09:00am - 21:00pm
Urban Playground Climbing Gym is well known for providing a variety of bouldering routes suitable for climbers of different skill levels under Racquet Club. The gym offers a spacious indoor climbing area with well-designed walls and climbing features. They aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for climbers to practice and improve their skills. Urban Playground Climbing offer over 80 climbing routes on top rope climbing, lead climbing and bouldering to push you beyond your limit.
Bouldering Walls: The gym is likely to have a variety of bouldering walls with different angles, textures, and features which includes a 16-meter rock climbing wall and more than 80 climbing routes and bouldering problems on 29 anchors, bouldering wall and cave. These walls are designed to simulate outdoor rock formations and offer a range of climbing challenges.
Climbing Routes: The gym will have a selection of climbing routes, known as "problems," marked with colored tape or holds. Each problem has a specific start and finish, along with a difficulty rating. Routes will cater to different skill levels, from beginner-friendly routes to more advanced and technical problems.
Safety Measures: Bouldering gyms prioritize safety. They typically have thick crash pads or mats placed on the floor beneath the climbing walls to cushion falls. Additionally, all staffs and instructors are CWI certified by Climbing Wall Association (USA) that might be present to provide spotting or guidance to ensure a safe climbing experience.
Training Areas: Bouldering gyms often provide additional training facilities such as campus boards, fingerboards, and hangboards. These tools help climbers improve their finger strength, grip, and overall climbing abilities.
The pricing structure at Urban Playground follows the membership rates of the Racquet Club, which grants access to a variety of facilities including Urban Playground, a fitness center, yoga classes, badminton courses, a tennis court, and a swimming pool. On weekdays, non-members can obtain a full-day pass for 475 THB, while on weekends the rate is 575 THB. For individuals below 18 years old or seniors above 65, the rates are 375 THB and 475 THB respectively.
If you're in Bangkok, I highly recommend visiting this climbing gym to have an unforgettable experience on the city's most impressive climbing wall.