Rock Mill Climbing, Yoga & Fitness

Fantastic experience: Great climbing gym! Very friendly community, love it

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at Rock Mill! The space is super clean and has a really modern, welcoming vibe. I especially enjoyed the coffee bar area—it’s a nice touch and made the visit feel even more relaxing and enjoyable. Definitely one of the best climbing gyms I’ve been to!

Fantastic experience: This is my Happy Place

Fantastic experience: This place Rocks! Great place for the kids as well as adults to play around and climb the wall.

Fantastic experience: First time bouldering/ rock climbing ever with no sort of experience besides being active and had a blast. Place is super clean, looks nice, and overall courses were fun and well kept. Did the bouldering 1 class and the instructor was cool and helpful. 10/10 would recommend.

Fantastic experience: A really fun way to get some exercise and try something new. Wife and I had a blast. The facilities are nice. The staff was very welcoming as a first timer. The coffee / snack bar is great. We've become regulars.

Fantastic experience: Really fun place, very inviting and welcoming. Great staff as well as the climbers being super helpful!

Fantastic experience: amazing place. amazing people. amazing coffee/beer/snacks. amazing live music when they have it. def recommend this to anyone wanting to try a diff type of workout! i was initially scared of climbing without a harness, but it works your core strength so much, i've def felt a difference in my body physique. also, such a friendly atmosphere where you don't feel judged. love this place and so glad it's in akron <3

Fantastic experience: Really nice facility. It’s only bouldering and has a lot of great routes. Very spacious and not super busy on Saturday afternoon. Lockers and bathroom were clean and modern.

Fantastic experience: Such a cool place with nice people and great energy. I highly recommend it!

Fantastic experience: Great staff and a nice place

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym for the size and price. Yoga instructors are great. Serves some of the best coffee in Akron. Staff and members are super friendly and welcoming. If you want to train for climbing, their fitness room is perfect. It has everything you need and nothing you don't. Take advantage of this Akron gem!!

Fantastic experience: Just a great gym and a great atmosphere

Fantastic experience: I only come to get my coffee from my good maybe even best friend John

Fantastic experience: Great bouldering, first time and even with quite a few people there, easy to get on and work on a route

Fantastic experience: I am very new to the area, wandered in to check out the vibe and see what this place was all about. Instantly upon chatting with staff and seeing the climbing hall as well as yoga room, I decided I get membership. It's deeply inviting in this facility, especially for a climbing gym. I feel very much so a member already, of the folks I have had opportunity to meet, I feel like I can make pals easily. Folks are approachable, funny and open. Bonus! Thanks to these folks for their service to the climbing community :) Happy to be here with you all!

Fantastic experience: Good bouldering and coffee bar. The staff is very nice and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place

Fantastic experience: Good people. Lots of routes. They change them on a regular basis.

Fantastic experience: Rock mill has always been one of my favorite bouldering gyms!

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome!! The staff is friendly and we just love it. They have rock climbing, yoga, and a lot more. And more they have a coffee and beer bar.

Fantastic experience: We had a great time! The staff are kind and helpful, and the climbing was challenging. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Fantastic experience: The most amazing community of people. Bouldering and yoga is amazing for the body and mind and this business is a beautiful gem among other places. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

Fantastic experience: Not only are the holds, routes, and the space in general amazing for new and experienced climbers, but you can tell this place is intentional. The owners care so much about the sport of climbing as well as their climbing community, and they recently transformed their former pro shop, lounge area into a beautiful coffee bar, so I can get a cup of locally roasted, DELICIOUS coffee (or a latte) or, get this: a beer after climbing (or while my kid climbs :). I'm so impressed by their huge efforts in continuing to build up and support their climbing community. Rock Mill isn't only a premier place to climb, it's a place I want to hang out.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love the Rock Mill. Great place to improve as a climber and all the staff are kind and helpful in creating a great community. Dave is the absolute man and always makes sure everyone is having fun.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful atmosphere and such a fun time! Took my 4 year old daughter and 5 year old nephew, they both enjoyed their time. Everyone was so friendly. I had my baby with me and was pleasantly surprised to find a changing table in the bathroom! Thank you, we will definitely be back and im telling everyone to come here!

Fantastic experience: This place is really nice. I enjoy going here and pushing myself to my limit on climbing. A fun place to go to hang out, eat a pretzel and have a tea, and have fun climbing.

Fantastic experience: Place was great, everyone was nice and it was overall a great first day experience, hope to come here another day

Fantastic experience: Had the BEST time climbing with my twin 5 year olds. Great family activity (bonus- that wore them out), in a welcoming space, with a sense of community . Will definitely be back soon.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place!! Super nice and helpful staff, comfortable environment even for a novice where the friendly and talented regulars share tips and offer encouragement.

Fantastic experience: Grew up in Cleveland but moved to Pittsburgh 4 years ago, still active in the climbing community though. Whenever I talk to local folks they always mention how much they love this place, and it deserves it all. Great variety in problems, lower grades still feel fun, the holds feel amazing. N. E Ohio has a deceptive density of phenomenal climbing, both indoor and outdoor, and this establishment belongs near the top, also they have an amazing yoga studio

Fantastic experience: Cool experience and exercise

Positive experience: Lots of fun bouldering routes, and the yoga classes they offer are so great!

Positive experience: Great place to go bouldering. You don’t feel pressured by others around you and such a beautiful facility. Only issue is, that the area is not great.

Fantastic experience: Super clean gym, with well set problems! Loved the recently added coffee bar too! I got an iced matcha latte and it was the perfect treat after a session. I was visiting from out of town, but will definitely return next time I'm in the area!

Fantastic experience: I’ve never been to a climbing gym. I used to climb rocks about 10 or 15 years ago with my cousin but that always involved a rope and slightly sketchy conditions. I felt very safe here, very comfortable, didn’t feel like they were a lot of egos in the room just people challenging each other to do their best. The staff was extremely kind, helpful, encouraging and engaging. You can tell the people that work there aren’t just collecting a paycheck. They have a passion. For me the most exciting thing was reawakening apart of myself that I had forgotten about for a really long time. Physically and mentally I felt like I was on top of the world when I walked out of that place. Even though my arms, chest and shoulders were swold to the point of breaking an entryway if I bumped into it, I felt great. I’ll be back for sure. Mahalo.

Fantastic experience: I loved Rock Mill! Mel and Dave were so friendly, the routes were awesome, and the space was so cool; will definitely be back.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great atmosphere and the other people there were really cool. Definitely check it out if you're in the area

Fantastic experience: A friendly neighborhood gym with climbing for all skill levels. The staff and route setters are not only top notch, but want everyone to do well and thrive. Members get be involved in fun events where you get to meet more of the community of climbers. Check it out and see if you like it even if it’s just one time.

Fantastic experience: An amazing place for climbers of any level. Fantastic for training, technique, and community. Can't recommend this gym enough.

Fantastic experience: I have never been bouldering before, but my experience at Rock Mill was very good. They have a large climbing space that accommodates climbers of all skills. It provides a great workout experience that is fun and enjoyable as well as challenging. Rock Mill also has a small fitness center, not anything huge but enough equipment to get you warmed up for climbing. Staff was very nice, and overall it was a great experience here.

Fantastic experience: This fitness center is amazing. Its really fun to exercise here. ????

Fantastic experience: Rock Mill is always an awesome climbing experience. Great routes, great staff, great social atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Gym staff and owners. Weather your a beginner or an experienced climber, Rockmill is a fantastic gym worth the drive from anywhere in Northeast Ohio.

Fantastic experience: This place is the best. Super relaxed atmosphere and everyone is super nice. The workers are great and always helpful. If you are new or unsure, go in and ask about it.

Fantastic experience: Staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was really clean and had a ton of routes to explore. I didn't bring anything with me and was able to rent everything I needed

Fantastic experience: Great place. I'm went in the middle of the pandemic (Feb 2021) and they take meticulous precautions and keep the place clean. I've been to Climb Cleveland, which is another bouldering gym but up north, and this place is definitely newer and more spaced out. The walls are broad and tall for bouldering and there are plenty of routes for you and your friends. It's a great spot.

Fantastic experience: First time coming here and climbing in general, I felt super comfortable and welcomed by the kind gent at the front desk. Welcoming environment overall, very excited to come back and tell friends!

Fantastic experience: This is a wonderful climbing gym and one I’ve grown to love! I go once a week and enjoy it every time. The community is very encouraging and the staff are so supportive. Definitely recommend if you’re thinking of getting into climbing!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing place to climb!

Fantastic experience: Great routes, friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: The best.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely wonderful and welcoming environment! I can't wait to go back again soon!

Fantastic experience: Love this climbing gym. Consistently updated routes lots of fun and a wide variety of skill levels.

Fantastic experience: Three of us came in for the first time tonight and we were checked in by a super helpful member of the gym’s staff. We probably went a little too big, too fast, but had a great time. The gym is very clean and the atmosphere is very laid back with friendly regulars. I thinks we’re all a little sore, but looking forward to coming back!

Fantastic experience: They’re great. Friendly staff, surprisingly inventive route setting, yoga studio with yoga classes, and a weightlifting room. They even have a kids team for climbing! The holds are clean and fresh too.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. From my very first visit three years (or so) ago, was very impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. Had signed up for the intro to bouldering class that taught the basics of bouldering (had never tried indoor or outdoor climbing before.) The instructor was very patient with our group taking time to teach us proper technique on falling, reading routes, and general movement on and around the wall. Was hooked from that moment and signed up for a membership shortly after that first visit Have been visiting the gym during lunch breaks usually 2-3 days a week. The environment at the gym is unlike any other activity I participate in (kayaking, running, snowboarding) as the staff and other gym goers are very friendly, available to answer questions and provide guidance on routes, and generally just super encouraging and helpful. Makes for a great experience every visit. The facility is extremely well maintained and with the most recent expansion of the gym facilities offers even more opportunities to participate in activities (like weight/strength training, cardio, yoga, and more) Highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in having a great experience trying out indoor bouldering for the first time, experienced climbers looking for a challenge, or someone interested in there other activities (like the yoga classes) as all of the experiences are top notch. I look forward to every visit to the gym!

Fantastic experience: Few gyms compare to the quality of holds, difficulty of climbs, variations of climbs (routes), friendliness of patrons, personality of staff, cleanliness, and variety of fitness offered. Rockmill sets the bar high or maybe I should say holds. From walking in the door Rock Mill is set up centered around climbing and the climbing community yet offers a diverse range of fitness classes that help with climbing along with yoga. This has created one of the most diverse gyms that I've gone to. The climbs (routes) at Rock Mill are quite diverse from the beginner to advanced. The routes are well marked and easy to follow. Holds are of great quality and offer much better grip than other gyms I've climbed. Routes are constantly changed every few weeks offering diversity in climbs. The simple things are what Rock Mill nails. Rock Mill is clearly designed as a oasis Whoever creates the playlists should get a raise as they're quite diverse yet well selected to go with the climbing atmosphere. The set up allows for a good flow and they is a good amount of seats to rest and watch. Even when they're is over 50+ people there is adequate room. Liquid chalk is provided which I've never been anywhere which gives it out. The patrons at Rock Mill are always available for a chat especially to help you with a route that you might be struggling on. Staff are constantly walking around to ensure safety and offer pointers. Their staff also climb consistently and it shows as they know what they're talking about. Rock Mill does more than just be a gym with special events that incorporates the community around them raising school supplies for local schools to donating canned foods along with the global climbing community. Sometimes I wonder if this is a for profit gym or one that just wants to help others out. Overall if you haven't climbed at Rock Mill you need to. It will give you a challenge, you'll probably meet a few people, and your body will probably say you worked hard after.

Fantastic experience: A buddy invited me along to try the climbing wall and I wasn't quite sure of what to expect. Having never done this before (or having been to Rock Mill) and being a little out of shape, I must admit I was a bit shy. After taking the entry-level course and accomplishing a few of the low-level climbs I began to feel more confident and had a blast. The staff were super friendly and helpful (excellent instruction by the way) and everyone I talked to in the climbing area was so nice and supportive. I ended up really enjoying myself and may have found a new hobby. Thanks again Rock Mill staff!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for over a year and never had a bad experience. It's a great community there. Even every member and attendee there seems to be helpful and friendly. Great place for everyone, even if you're a complete beginner or a climbing pro.

Fantastic experience: First time ever climbing. I was extremely nervous and the staff and “community “ made this experience so exciting. Everyone was helpful and extremely kind. I cannot wait to go again .

Fantastic experience: My favorite gym!

Fantastic experience: This is amazing th

Fantastic experience: Great place, great routes, even better community! Can say enough about the staff and gym!

Fantastic experience: I love this place. Friendly staff, great wall, and they're always keeping things fresh. My only real complaint is the lack of showers, but that's easily fixed once you get home.

Fantastic experience: I joined this gym about 2 years ago. This place has an AMAZING community with so much to do. Come with friends (or don't, everyone here is super friendly) and have a blast climbing, doing yoga, working out in the fitness room, hanging out, playing ping-pong, etc. Super fun! Highly recommended. Clean gym with professional, helpful staff.

Fantastic experience: Great staff, tons of routes, clean and bright atmosphere. Can't wait to come back.

Fantastic experience: Awesome bouldering gym with really kind employees and members. It's also probably the cleanest climbing gym I've been to. New routes every week. Akron is lucky to have this place!!!

Fantastic experience: My absolute home. The holds are soo clean and the many rules become heavily appreciated after going there every day. They change routes weekly without fail. It’s almost too much happiness to handle when they throw up a bunch of new stuff. There is not one face in the community/staff that I’m not happy to see when I walk in. It quickly feels like family after becoming a member.

Fantastic experience: Great bouldering gym very close to University of Akron. Awesome fitness area with weights, gymnastics rings hang boards etc. System board looked cool but I didn’t try it. They started using the MyClimb app for tracking routes and it is pretty cool. Also my knees enjoyed the plentiful downclimbing jugs. All bouldering walls should have as many downclimbing holds as this facility has. Oh yea I almost forgot awesome routes as well!

Fantastic experience: Great variety of walls- plenty of people climbing advanced routes, but still plenty of beginner walls for people like myself who are starting out. There were lots of people there, but it didn't feel crowded. Staff were wonderful, facilities were clean. Tons of fun!

Fantastic experience: Rock Mill is great climbing gym. The facilities are clean and the staff is friendly. The climbing routes are changed weekly and it keeps things fresh. During peak hours you may need to park along the road, as the parking lot can get full.

Fantastic experience: I can honestly say that my first experience bouldering was probably some of the most fun I've ever had. I'm so happy that I chose Rock Mill for that experience. The facility itself is so fun and unlike anything I've seen before. Since it was my first visit and I was with a member, I actually got to try it free! I thought it was great that they had a video for first timers to watch to ensure we had the best time possible. Not only was the facility great, the employees had some of the best customer service skills I've ever encountered. Beyond the actual place, the other climbers made the experience even better. I was kind of nervous because I'd never done anything like this before, but I didn't feel judged once....even with my poor form at the beginning! If a more experienced climber saw you struggling to get past an area, they happily offered encouragement and advice. Everyone was so friendly and simply wonderful. You MUST check out Rock Mill ASAP. I'm highly considering moving closer to Akron just so I can get a membership!

Fantastic experience: My DNA test revealed that I have a higher than average monkey ancestry. As a result I require 8lbs of fresh bananas per week and a suitable habitat for climbing. This place provides a nice assortment of climbing challenges for hybrids like myself. Also, don't eat the chalk.

Fantastic experience: I love going to gym now! Climbing at Rock Mill is GREAT, everyone there has been so helpful & nice!!! Really a positive experience every time I go!!!

Fantastic experience: Always very clean, great routes, lots to choose from.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, friendly staff and great workout

Fantastic experience: Everyone is so kind, and the yoga is great!!

Fantastic experience: Love this place!

Fantastic experience: Awesome, clean gym with lots of cool events and services. I will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going here for the last month or so and I can’t say enough about this place. Such a fun friendly environment!

Fantastic experience: This is a really cool place. The facilities are nice and the environmental is very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Incredible gym! Great setting, super fun community, love the yoga... everything about this place is top notch!

Fantastic experience: Great facility and an even better community! Highly recommended!!!

Positive experience: My husband and I have visited hundreds of gyms in our travels across USA and Canada. Rock Mill was a Very fun bouldering gym with great holds and setting. Too bad there are so many rules though, and employees walking around monitoring your every move. Although the gym is clean and orderly, the militant atmosphere detracts from the overall greatness of the gym for us. No showers but otherwise they make great use of space with a huge training room in addition to the bouldering.

Fantastic experience: One of Akron's little-known treasures. Everybody, from the staff to the other climbers, is super-friendly and welcoming. It's a clean, well-organized gym, and the routes change often enough to keep things interesting.

Fantastic experience: Went to the rock mill for my first bouldering experience 9 days ago. Since then i have already been back 3 more times! Great facility, very friendly staff, and all of the climbers are more than willing to help out beginners. Would recommend to anyone who hasn't been, or just trying to start a new, awesome hobby. Ill definitely be signing up for a membership once my trial membership is over. Thanks Rock Mill! You rock!!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place! Great for a once in awhile thing, but also great deal for the membership if you utilize the climbing,fitness room and yoga classes! Also,the culture here is really laid back and sociable. If you come here you'll feel welcomed on the first visit!

Fantastic experience: Such a great time. The environment is welcoming and comfortable The routes are really engaging and designed in a way that anyone, at any climbing level, could jump right in. I highly recommend checking it out.

Fantastic experience: After a year of coming here, this place has become a second home to me! So many great people encouraging each other and sharing knowledge. I can honestly say I've experienced a lot of growth and healing here. Thanks rock mill crew!

Fantastic experience: great vibe and a lot of fun

Fantastic experience: I honestly don't know how they do it. Staff treats you like family, everyone knows your name, everyone is super chill, helpful, and friendly. Amazing place really.

Fantastic experience: Everyone was super nice and fun. Place was clean and had great energy. Great place for fitness!

Fantastic experience: I went for the first time this past week and absolutely loved it! The staff was friendly, and the facility was so clean. I will definitely be back again!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved my experience here, the staff is amazing! Super friendly and very polite! The atmosphere was very inviting and relaxed! Will be returning soon!

Fantastic experience: The Rock Mill is the best bouldering gym I have been to yet. I climbed here about once a week while living with my family over the summer. They are about 45 minutes away from Akron, but the drive was definitely worth it! Plenty of bouldering space with good turnover rate, creative route setting across all difficulties (I felt like I always had at least a few fun projects), and friendly staff. I also took part in their first King of the Mill comp and it was a blast! :) Why couldn't you have been there when I was a student at U of A!?! :-p

Fantastic experience: This place is the best adult playground around! Everything was very clean and in very good condition. The staff was super nice and even came to see how I liked it during my first visit. Everyone there was super nice and had amazing skills, I will definitely return!

Fantastic experience: We took our two girls (6 and 8) who have been begging for a climbing experience. The facility was very clean and the staff was super friendly. It wasn't super busy when we went so the girls were able to find an area to climb without being in anyone's way. The other climbers were very nice too. Sometimes you don't know what an environment will be like with little kids (cursing, and such)...I was very impressed. They tried to stick to the Green path (the Beginner level) but it was a little hard for the 6 year old to find enough green pegs within reach for her. This was not a real issue as she was able to use other colored pegs to maneuver around. I was prepared for this as I had read either on their site or from a reviewer that the placement of pegs was for adults. Overall, we all had a very nice time and will return!

Fantastic experience: The people at Rock Mill are fantastic! The staff and other climbers were all very nice. What a great community! The facility it very clean/well maintained and the walls are certainly made for a wide range of climbing experience with plenty of challenges. I can't wait to go back!

Fantastic experience: I always have a great time at Rock Mill. Staff and climbers alike are friendly and supportive. They have plenty of activities to get involved in and have fun with other climbers as well, but this place is enjoyable even if it's just for the rock wall. Go to Rock Mill.