PRE-OPENING FAQ

With construction underway and founding memberships live, we're starting to get a lot of great questions about our facility launching in January 2026. Here are our answers, but bear in mind things could change a bit between now and opening day. You can always reach us with any questions at hi@brooklynuprising.com.

Will there be a sauna?

Heck yes there will be. A 10x9 ft (which is pretty big tbh) all cedar custom sauna is in the plan. We will also have showers and a brand new locker room.

Are pets allowed?

We are planning to be pet-friendly for members. We will have a pet policy that all pet owners will need to sign.

What will membership cost?

At opening in January 2026 we will launch with $135/mo as our standard membership rate. We will offer day passes, punch passes, and annual memberships as well and will post our final pricing closer to opening day.

What will the opening hours be?

We are currently planning for the hours to be 7am-10pm.

Will there be weights and strength training?

Yes, we will have several squat racks, free weights, dumbbells, hang boards, and other strength training equipment. Although the focus of the space will be on the climbing walls, there will certainly be enough other equipment to get a full workout in even if you are not a regular rock climber.

Will founding memberships include guest passes?

We're going to approach guest passes a little differently and won't be doing the “X number of guest passes every month” model. Any member will be able to bring an unlimited number of friends for free if it's their first time visiting the gym. After that, we would ask that they support the gym by buying a day pass, a membership, or a punch pass. 

Are kids allowed?

No, we will be launching with a 16+ age limit for the entire gym. We love kids, but we feel that having little ones running around in a smaller bouldering gym is just too dangerous for them and too disruptive for members. DUMBO has tons of great kid-focused activities and we’re happy to help you find a place to drop them off while you climb with us.

Will there be rope climbing?

When we launch, this facility will be bouldering only, with no rope climbing. But we certainly have our eyes on some ways to bring more rope climbing to New York City in the future. Stay tuned!