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title: "First Ascent Avondale — Chicago, Illinois"
url: https://www.climblocal.org/illinois/chicago/first-ascent-avondale
description: "First Ascent Avondale is a rope climbing gym in Chicago, Illinois. The profile documents bouldering wall height, top rope, and auto belay. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting."
data_updated: 2026-10-04T04:30:06.538Z
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# First Ascent Avondale — Chicago, Illinois

First Ascent Avondale is a rope climbing gym in Chicago, Illinois. The profile documents bouldering wall height, top rope, and auto belay. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting.

## Visit details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gym type | Rope climbing gym |
| Address | 3516 North Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60618 |
| Phone | 773-564-9815 |
| Email | Not listed |
| Official website | [https://faclimbing.com/chicago](https://faclimbing.com/chicago) |
| Operating status | Not confirmed |
| Hours | **Monday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Tuesday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Wednesday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Thursday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Friday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Saturday:** 9:00 AM–8:00 PM<br>**Sunday:** 9:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Coordinates | 41.9451229, -87.710378 |

## Climbing terrain

- Indoor Climbing
- Bouldering Wall Height
- Top Rope
- Auto Belay
- Lead

## Training equipment

- **Fitness area:** Available
- **Weights:** Available

## Amenities and visit details

- Autobelays
- Yoga
- Youth Programs
- Parties
- Fitness Area
- Rentals
- Intro Classes
- Weights
- **Auto belays:** Available for use.
- **Yoga:** Available
- **Rental gear:** Available

## Classes and programs

- **Youth programs:** Available
- **Parties:** Available
- **Introductory classes:** Available

## Documented prices

| Item | Price | Audience or conditions | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Avondale Day Pass | $28.00 | Access for the whole day at FA Avondale. | 2026-09-28 |
| Day Pass + Gear Rental | $39.00 | Includes shoes, harness, and chalk. | 2026-09-28 |
| 10 Pass | $249.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Shoes | $6.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Harness | $5.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Chalk | $2.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Student Day Pass | $23.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Student Day Pass + Rental Gear | $34.00 | Includes shoes, harness, and chalk. | 2026-09-28 |
| Student 10 Pass | $199.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Family Day Pass | $74.00 | Family | 2026-09-28 |
| Family Day Pass + Rental Gear | $104.00 | Family · Includes shoes, harness, and chalk for all family members. | 2026-09-28 |
| Guided Session for 1 | $49.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |

## Policies

No specific policies are documented yet.

## Sources

- [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12521010346) — checked 2025-08-27
- [5 Indoor Climbing, Yoga & Fitness Gyms in Chicago | First Ascent Climbing](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Experienced Climbers - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/experienced-climbers/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Day Pass Visit - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/day-pass-visit/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Guided Climbing Session for New Climbers | First Ascent Chicago](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/book-guided-session/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Kids & Families - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/kids-families/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [FAQs - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/faqs/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Locations - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/locations/) — checked 2026-09-28

## Before you go

Hours, prices, route availability, waiver rules, and youth policies can change. Confirm current details directly with the gym before making a special trip.

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*Source: [Climb Local](https://www.climblocal.org/illinois/chicago/first-ascent-avondale). Markdown alternate of the page at that URL.*