Climbing Center
Located in the Student Recreation Center, the Climbing Center features a 55-foot pillar, 24-foot instructional wall, cave and bouldering wall totaling 6,000 square feet of climbing area.
Open Climbing Rules & Fees
Participants must have completed the Basics Clinic or pass a belay check. Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- U of I full-time students | Free
- Daily Drop-in | $8
- General Public Membership - 1 Month | $45, 4 Month | $150, 1 Year | $325
- Faculty/Staff and Spouses Membership - includes SRC and Climbing Center | $20 per pay period
A complete Climbing Center Release of Liability Form (PDF) is also required.
Equipment Rental Fees
- Harness & Belay Device | $3
- Shoes | $4
Climbing Center Hours
The academic year excludes holidays and breaks. Fall 2020 academic hours August 24 - November 20
Climbing Center Hours
Weekdays
Noon - 2 p.m.
3:30 - 9 p.m.
Weekends
Noon - 3 p.m.
4 - 7 p.m.
Youth Climbing Center Hours
Thursday & Friday | 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Weekends
Noon - 3 p.m.
4 - 7 p.m.
Climbing Center Hours
Noon - 2 p.m.
3:30 - 9 p.m.
The Climbing Center and its affiliates will be CLOSED the following holidays:
New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving/Friday After
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
HOURS ARE LIMITED during the following holidays:
Human Rights/MLK Day
Climbing Center | 12-6 p.m.
Presidents Day
Climbing Center | 12-6 p.m.
Labor Day
Climbing Center | 12-6 p.m.
NOTICE: Please check SRC facility & displays for updates. All hours subject to change.