LPAC's Climbing Wall will be closed for the Winter and early spring, opening in May 2012.  During the off-season, check out our walls at the Evanston and Lakeview Athletic Clubs, which offer a full schedule of adult and kids classes.

Supervised Climb    Family Climb    Introductory Climb    Wall Rentals    Certification 

Experience Our Wall
Discover the challenge, fun and excitement of rock climbing. LPAC boasts one of the highest quality climbing walls in the country featuring a custom-made climbing surface that closely duplicates the look and feel of natural rock. LPAC’s climbing wall provides the very best terrain for beginners and experts alike. LPAC offers crack climbing, a horizontal roof, dihedrals, aretes, a sustained 30° overhang, slab and endurance routes.

All climbers are welcome at the Lincoln Park Athletic Club climbing wall. We're open to both club member and non-members. Non-members may purchase a day pass for full access to the club and the climbing facilities. Experienced climbers can get belay certified and climb during hours the wall is open.

If you are belay certified but don't have a climbing partner, you can come during our supervised climb time where a staff member is available to introduce you to our community, offer belays and conduct certification tests for experienced climbers. Those that have not been belay certified will need to come during our introductory climb.

LPAC also offers a full range of climbing classes for ages 5 and up. Children ages 5 to 10 can climb during family climb, provided the parent is certified or the child has participated in one of our climbing classes. LPAC also offers wall rentals for your party or event. Team building experiences are also available from our expert staff.

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Supervised Climb
LPAC certified climbers or current class participants may climb during this time. Staff is on duty to provide assistance with belaying. (Certified climbers under 18 may climb until 6:00 pm) 

Family Climb
Children (ages 5 and older) may use the wall during family climb.  Children must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
Certified member's children: No charge if member belays
Non-certified member's children: $10/child
Non-members children: $25/child
Days and Times:
Saturdays 10:00-11:30am
Sundays 3:00-4:30pm
*No registration necessary

Introductory Climb
All members and guests (who have a complimentary pass or who have purchased a day visit) can climb during this time for free. You will receive complimentary shoes and a harness, and you do not have to be a certified climber to climb during Complimentary Climb. This is not a lesson, but simply an opportunity for you to try your skills at climbing. So come along, discover what climbing at LPAC is all about.
Introductory Climb Times
Mon: 5-6, Tues: 11-2, 5-6, Wed: 5-6, Thurs: 5-6, Fri: 11-2, 5-7, Sat. 11:30-12:30, Sun: 2-3

Wall Rentals
The LPAC climbing wall is available to rent for parties and team building events. You do not need to be a club member to rent the wall. Please contact Keith x432 for pricing and details.

Certification Test
Experienced climbers who wish to climb must pass a certification test. Successful completion of this test enables you to use the wall during supervised climbing periods. Any supervisor will administer this test during supervised climb times. Those involved in unsafe practice will have their certification suspended.
Certification fee $20

**Classes and multiple private lessons include the LPAC certification fee at no extra charge.

For more information, contact Keith Geraghty at ext. 432.

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Check out the walls at our other clubs:
Evanston Athletic Club
Lakeview Athletic Club