Bridges Rock Gym

Fantastic experience: I love this gym so much. It’s pretty much been my second home for the better part of my life. There’s a great community and it’s pretty hard to have a bad experience.

Fantastic experience: Great place to Boulder, friendly staff

Fantastic experience: A great place to take your kids and teens to. Plenty of space inside for all levels of rock climbers. They even have weights and cardio equipment so you can work out here daily. Their prices are reasonable and they have summer camps for kids! Highly recommend coming here if you are into rock climbing.

Fantastic experience: Love the yoga class today teacher was wonderful

Fantastic experience: My favorite route setting and vibe of any gym in the area! Staff and regulars are very friendly and there's a good variety of boulders (love the comp style sets)

Negative experience: Some staff, not the best attitude

Fantastic experience: Great place for kids, great place to rock climb+

Fantastic experience: Great place and friendly atmosphere…. Grandkid likes it a lot.

Fantastic experience: Facility was clean and well organized! Everyone on staff was super friendly, responsive, and easy to work with. The kids had a blast at the party and were fully engaged and enjoying themselves the whole time.

Fantastic experience: Route setting is amazing here! They even had a few comp style routes. Love the top out boulders too

Fantastic experience: I normally don’t respond to surveys, but our experience was exceptional. Our instructor was able to read our needs and create just the type of experience we were seeking. The overall energy around us was so positive. I will definitely be back to this little gem! Thank you, Andy, for the excellent afternoon!

Fantastic experience: It was a great experience for our group of cohorts from the Montessori Schools. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we thank him for explaining everything about rock climbing for two hours!!!!! Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Great independent bouldering and workout gym. Super friendly staff (and members!). I love that it’s never too busy and there’s parking. Also- they’ve got great classes and camps for young kids.

Fantastic experience: This place is the real deal! Friendly and approachable. Generous and chill. Great hours. Challenging, but each problem is unique and as a beginner I have been able to find stuff to do every session.

Fantastic experience: Love the relaxed vibe and the location

Fantastic experience: Nice rocks

Fantastic experience: My kids and their cousins had SO much fun here. We needed to get signed waivers before they could climb and the super nice person who checked us in helped to make it a quick and seamless process. They had nice clean climbing shoes in the sizes we needed, made us feel welcome and safe (despite the fact that most of the kids had no climbing experience) and we will certainly be back!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic field trip experience with kids from our scouting group. Anni and coaching staff did great job helping younger kids build confidence and advising older ones on bouldering problems.

Fantastic experience: This is a hidden gem of a climbing gym. I'd argue almost as good as touchstone's climbing gyms but at a more affordable price, less crowded, good bouldering problems. I also like that they have a partnership with other small climbing gyms so you can use a few free passes a month at other gyms to keep things interesting for yourself.

Positive experience: Great route-setting, climbing options, and facilities! One of the desk staff was uncomfortably gruff and stern with patrons and his coworkers, which made me feel a bit unwelcome at first, but hey, maybe he was having a bad day or something.

Fantastic experience: We had a birthday party here. Anni and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. The kids had so much fun. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: We had a nice time this afternoon. Anni gave a gym orientation and basic climbing lessons to my 5 year-old grandson. He loves to climb and this will enrich his experiences in the future. Thanks.

Fantastic experience: Super chill stuff, large variety of routes, and helpful kids area where your little ones would have great time both by themselves and with others

Positive experience: I had a great time here! The routes were challenging and fun, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Everything was well-maintained as well. My one gripe is that the mat was less cushioned than those at other bouldering gyms I've been to, so falling was considerably scarier.

Fantastic experience: Love this place and it’s beautiful people!!

Fantastic experience: I've been climbing at Bridges Rock Gym for over 3 years, and it truly is a hidden gem. The friendly staff are welcoming and make it easy to get on a first-name basis with them. The routes are set for all skill levels and are updated regularly. The community here has a very considerate and supportive vibe, which isn't always the case at other climbing gyms. In addition to the amazing climbing options, they also have a well-equipped workout space with squat racks, weight machines, and plenty of cardio equipment. I haven’t attended the workout classes or yoga classes yet, but I’ve heard great things from other members. The location is super convenient, with plenty of parking available at Pacific East Mall across the street. If you're looking for a friendly, well-maintained climbing gym with a great community, Bridges is definitely worth checking out!

Fantastic experience: I found out about them through the Solano walk but I have passed by this hidden building ALL ALONG! I can’t believe I missed it, I really like the routes. Though try to get here before 4pm and 6pm as I almost accidentally hit a kid. Also, when the kids don’t know when to respect the space when others are waiting on a route.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding! Love the creative rout-setting and

Fantastic experience: An excellent bouldering place! The route-setting is top notch and there is even mock comp problems called world cup weekly. The people are very nice and it is very rarely crowded. The one downside I would say is the need for parents watching over their kids under 14 to pay even if they won't climb. I was 16 at the time and wanted to come with my 13 year old sister but couldn't since I was a minor and she was under 14.

Positive experience: Had such a fun time with my family! Staff was helpful, and the bouldering walls were good and challenging. Since my peak climbing days, the price of climbing had doubled, which is really wild and less feasible, however, this weekend at Bridges time a lovely time!

Fantastic experience: Sam was a great help in setting up my account and very informative and genuine. The gym itself is a peak family destination.

Fantastic experience: Small, but great climbing gym. The route setting was fun, varied, with a nice array of beginner and intermediate problems. Great training aids for advanced climbers.

Fantastic experience: Great routes and great vibes!

Fantastic experience: Great space for bday party and staff was on top of it and great w kids! Thank you - we had a great time.

Fantastic experience: Competitively priced, Very clean, good equipment, friendly staff, not crowded & plenty of routes with varying degrees of difficulty. Tell all your friends.

Fantastic experience: Went here with my 5 y/o on my day off. The guy at the front desk was super helpful and kind to us. My daughter had a blast. The gym is pretty big and they have a separate weight and cardio room, kids are not allowed in these areas though. Regardless we had lots of fun. Its located right next to Pacific east mall so after climbing it's a quick walk to food/ boba. Hope to come again soon :)

Fantastic experience: Great staff and kid friendly environment.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great hard setting, great community vibe and great events!

Fantastic experience: So fun! Great route setting and friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great people. Went there for a comp and all the sets were really fun, huge variety of styles as well

Fantastic experience: Haven't been here in absolutely ages; I'm 19 now and was 13 going on 14 the last time I was here, in the summer of 2018, but I want to say that this place holds sentimental and nostalgic value to me. Climbing itself was very fun, and in the summers of 2016 and 2017, it all came together to make a truly amazing summer. While 2018 was a year of transition to adolescence for me, and I had great experiences of different kinds as a teen, going here was a big part of the last hurrah of my childhood before entering adolescence. I also remember having fun not only with staff who I was excited to see again after almost a full year but also with other campers. This was THE icon of summer for me and is an experience I'll forever cherish.

Fantastic experience: Fun place. Great place to start for younger kids.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym! Great local and chill vibe.

Fantastic experience: So much fun. Love this place, coming back soon for sure.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and very welcoming staff.

Fantastic experience: Everyone was super friendly and we had a great time!

Fantastic experience: The staff are incredible, kind, informative and helpful. The gym is pristine.

Fantastic experience: Great bouldering comp. Well organized, safe, clean, challenging and fun!!

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been going to bridges with her friends - very easy and welcoming place for them.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym with a strong sense of community and positive energy!huge fan of the youth climbing program.

Fantastic experience: Very kind staff. The place is perfect for a birthday party with 4th graders ! Thank you

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Mellow vibe. Love that a membership includes a child.

Fantastic experience: This place is so wonderful and the Program Manager gave me a tour and I could tell they really love their job.

Fantastic experience: my 11 year-old daughter and her friend had a great time, and the staff were so nice, stepping up with occasional advice

Fantastic experience: Mateo led a great party. Alex at the desk was very nice and professional. Great experience.

Fantastic experience: They were so friendly. It was my son’s first time doing anything like this. He had a blast

Positive experience: My grandson had a blast and overcame some fears too! Climbed to the top of a wall with a friend and conquered the summit!

Fantastic experience: Great place for bouldering! Very low key, nice staff and climbers. Was there on a Wednesday late night, not too crowded.

Fantastic experience: Mateo greeted us, was great with my 7-yr-old granddaughter and gave us a thorough orientation and fall demo. He has excellent communication skills with children.

Positive experience: I had a really lovely time & the climbing was great! 4 stars because 3 of the 5 treadmills were out of order, and the one I ended up running on was extremely loud, which made me feel really self conscious while using it.

Fantastic experience: This was a great experience. Mateo at the front desk is so warm, informative and welcoming. Benny our instructor really cares about his craft and wants you to have the best strategies to have a healthy happy time bouldering! The gym itself has a wide variety of problems that are super well structured. Thank you Bridges!

Fantastic experience: I love climbing at Bridges. The front desk operators are super nice and the overall vibe or gym is great! There are many great climbers to chat and share beta with. Excellent climbing gym!

Fantastic experience: We did an intro to Bouldering clinic with Benny. Benny was great jumping right into safety, actual climbs, and some basic technique. The session was fun and a good way to get started with bouldering. Looking forward to going again!

Fantastic experience: Super clean, friendly & the total package. They’ve got bouldering for days and pretty fun routes - the grading was different than what I’m used to but still easy to follow. The staff was super knowledgeable and friendly. The facilities are clean & have tons of amenities! I was only visiting for the day but if I lived nearby I’d for sure become a member here. Great place!

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn how to boulder. I may be biased since I haven't gone climbing anywhere else. Courses change weekly. They also have workout equipment and fitness classes not to mention clean changing rooms and a sauna.

Fantastic experience: Really nice gym near 99ranch!

Fantastic experience: Good bouldering gym. Friendly staff. Surprisingly good free weight gym and cardio equipment. Good prices. Now if only my 6yr old would want to climb rocks with me more...

Fantastic experience: Had a great time at the intro to bouldering class! I was asked if I needed shoes and chalk (I did), our instructor was thorough, and I left confident enough to try a few different climbs on my own. Definitely would recommend

Negative experience: The facility is old school (I am definitely not saying its a bad thing I like the style) The staff are very abrasive for the most part. The manager was very condescending and not helpful. Only 3 times here and will likely not come back in spite of my membership. Edit: the manager never responded.

Fantastic experience: I brought my kids here on a Saturday afternoon. The young man at the front desk was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. The gym was great, the restrooms clean, and most importantly my kids had fun! Thank you!

Positive experience: My kids loved the camp. The bouldering has a good variety, enough to keep me busy for a visit. Not sure if I'd join the gym long-term.

Positive experience: Fun little neighborhood gym! Some phenomenal setting held back by old concrete walls and fun new holds mixed with overly polished holds that should be moved out of rotation. Overall I would visit again, but might hesitate to get a membership unless I lived really close.

Negative experience: Though I was so excited for my Intro to Bouldering Class, unfortunately, I not have a good experience at this Rock Gym. First, I wasn't greeted upon arrival, and me and two other folks were confusedly waiting for 5 min or more as no one was at the front desk. During a busy time of day, they would benefit from having a couple of staff members at the front to assist/check in etc. I am upset that I wasn't offered climbing shoes or told I needed chalk.... Was my first time and I got no introductory info on site. Hands are all blistered and I'm upset and frustrated. Front desk gal was alone and it was busy. On a positive note, she and curly haired guy, were very nice!!! :) Intro to Bouldering Instructor did not notice I was not using chalk our whole class and he knew I was new to climbing. He should have checked that each student was prepared with necessary supplies. Next, I was not informed that I needed to show a vaccine card. It was not in the information on the class confirmation page instructions, or in the initial class description. I was almost denied the class, even though I drove over 30min and had already paid and filled out waiver 2x. He seemed skeptical about giving me a refund for the class I had paid for-- if I wasn't able to take the class. I was there and ready to go, so that's not fair to me as it was based on lack of communication from Bridges. They were unwilling to make a one time exception for a 1 hr. class, even though I suggested showing it next time when I came back-- and could be prepared, now that I was aware of requirements. If a place is going to be this rigid, they need to also be vigilant about this in class description prior to sign up and in confirmation information afterwards. Lastly, I tried to get my concerns addressed internally by giving feedback to the manager. He offered me to take the same class again for free, but wouldn't just comp the class I had already taken. Either way, I would get a free class--why couldn't he be flexible to work with what is best for me? I don't want to repeat the class I just took. That's random. I explained that I don't live in East Bay and drove in especially for the class. He said he couldn't credit me for the class I just took, because I stayed and took it...yet I would be staying and taking the class that he was willing to offer me--so I'm not sure how that logic checks out. I don't want to come back and take the same class again, nor do I want to return to this gym, so I'd rather he just comped the original class. Anyways, I found this small gym disappointingly rigid, discriminatory and inhumane. I got injured because of their lack of care, and inability to properly inform me regarding class supplies. I wasn't given the guidance I paid for and deserved. They weren't willing to work with me, and neglected to provide good service all through the experience and weren't willing to try to make things right after the fact. I felt compelled to take my experience public in hopes of it benefiting others in their understanding of this business.

Fantastic experience: I loved climbing here! I'm just exploring the gyms in the area and this has been the best so far! Nice location close to the BART, super friendly staff, and really hard problems to challenge the climbers Facilities were nice and clean, they just need to fix the faucet and the hand dryer. I like the creative setting, though it was a bit reachy (understandable though, I'm a 5'4 climber with a -3 span so this is a common issue for me across many gyms). Slab problems were really nice, I just wish there were more slab problems to try before running out

Fantastic experience: Cute small climbing gym with a great variety of wall features and fun problems. Didn't try cardio area, but saw they have Kaiser bikes. The weights section is small in space but well equipped. Will be going back and recommend to those into bouldering. The cave section is nice.

Fantastic experience: This gym has great route setting and variety for all levels of climbers. The cardio, weight and training equipment is a nice bonus, and yoga and other classes are included with a membership. The members are very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: First time here, good selection of problems on a variety of walls, overhung to slabby. They seem like they have a good selection of classes (yoga, boxing etc).

Positive experience: The staff members were warm and welcoming, and I loved the routes we climbed! As a newer climber (and first time to this gym), I would have appreciated a little tour and explanation of which routes i could top out on and which ones should be down climbed.

Fantastic experience: I’m not a member of any climbing gym. The day use price is more affordable than others I’ve been too. Gym is clean. Climbing routes are good for novice folks like myself and challenging for passionate climbers that I went with. Lady at the counter was kind and professional!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, been climbing for about a year there. Really solid diversity of routes and the routesetters are often there to talk to. Only request, even MORE DYNOS please!

Fantastic experience: Nice gym, shame no lead climbing or top rope options. Facilities for endurance training is good with clean changing rooms. Adjacent to Ranch 99 for cheap food so all in all a good location to climb ignoring no rope climbing options.

Fantastic experience: Nice cozy place for bouldering. I'm used to larger spaces with lots of people. Our Sunday morning session was incredible and we were able to spend as much time as we wanted on each route. Will be going back for sure.

Fantastic experience: First time going bouldering. The guy at the front desk was really nice and did a little teach to the group about falling. The place isn’t that large, but there was plenty of puzzles to try and retry. Their covid policy made it so it wasn’t just packed full of people so it was easy to have space from other groups of people. Would totally go again.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym. The routes are graded fairly and updated regularly. The staff is amazingly helpful and encouraging. The facilities have everything one needs to stay fit. Best bouldering gym around!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience for my first time ever inside a climbing gym. I did an intro course, the instructor took his time with my and made me feel comfortable and confident in my ability to start climbing on my own.

Fantastic experience: The gym built three stand alone walls (15°, 30°, and 45°) that are really good. There aren't too many people when you reserve even if all the spots are taken. The manager, Kenneth, is friendly and remembers your name and asks what you are working on and is really supportive. Definitely go if you are in town.

Fantastic experience: Was able to get a indoor session in. Masking, and covid protocols enforced. They also have a outdoor climbing area.

Fantastic experience: We tried the family bouldering session yesterday for the first time with my two grandkids; 6 and 8 years old. Kenneth was amazing! He was professional, polite and thorough. Even connected with my grandson after he had a hard time giving the wall a try for the first time. We will definitely be back. An exceptional local business! Thank you, Kenneth.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality I brought my kids here on a Saturday afternoon. The young man at the front desk was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. The gym was great, the restrooms clean, and most importantly my kids had fun! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: A very homey bouldering gym. Really good setting, although it is definitely on the reachier side, with some problems being near-impossible if you’re shorter than 5’5” or so. A small, but sufficient workout space. Especially good slab problems on their smooth wooden walls, which are a lot more interesting than those at most gyms due to smearing being difficult on the smooth wall.

Fantastic experience: Great climbing gym. Was in the area visiting family, and signed up for a month. Reasonable price, and the routes were varied and fun. The variety in difficulties and types of problems would have been great for a larger gym, but were even more impressive for a gym this size. Staff was warm and friendly, and it felt like a very welcoming place. Definitely will return when in the area.

Fantastic experience: Been climbing here for a year and a half now. Very nice staff, and the community is great. Always a great time when I'm here.

Positive experience: The staff were helpful and kind, however I had brought a 10 year old to climb and we found that many of the routes were set for an adult reach and were not accessible for them. Would love to have a few more spots that are usable for young people getting into climbing.

Positive experience: A friend brought me as a guest. We had the whole place to ourselves for most of our time. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the place was clean with several hand sanitizing stations and clear Covid protocols. There was a variety of types of walls and put and holds for all levels if bouldering. They also have work out equipment and yoga classes. I would go again and am considering joining.

Positive experience: They had good staff and it was fun! I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 because some of the areas were closed off but other then that it was a good place!

Fantastic experience: Great rock gym! While it does have a small footprint, the route setters definitely maximize the space they have. Currently there are 70+ routes that are up. Staff is friendly and there gym has a chill and supportive vibe

Fantastic experience: The place has showers free lockers and a sauna. They also have a cafe/lounge area and with outlets lto plug in your electronics. The problems are plenty, diverse and we'll set. The entire facility is well maintained and clean. The staff is friendly, and the yoga classes are geared specifically for climbers, not just the average Bay area watered up version. Altogether this is an amazing place with reasonable prices and pretty much everything you can ask for from a bouldering gym.

Positive experience: I love the Bridges community and can't speak highly enough of the setters and front desk service. Unfortunately, poor management and money pinching - even towards former loyal members (particularly those who paid membership fees when the gym was shut down during the pandemic) has left a bitter taste and I can no longer support this gym under their current manager. That being said, don't let my review detract from your experience, as there is a good gym here and the people who climb here are amazing. The membership fees are on par with other nearby locations, which have multiple locations; however, if you are in the area, it is worth a day pass.

Fantastic experience: Kids had a great small party with our instructor. We will definitely be back for more! We absolutely loved being there together.

Fantastic experience: Great vibe and gym space as well as good bouldering. The showers have really nice products in them too. A little out of the way. Definitely cheaper and more laid back than touchstone gyms so a great choice if you just want to boulder.