Bouldering Project - Somerville
📍 12A Tyler St, Somerville, Massachusetts, 02143
Services: Infrared Sauna, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Day Pass: visit for a day experience. Monthly: access to bouldering walls, yoga and fitness classes. Annual: prepaid annual memberships at better rate. 10 Punch Pass: flexible gym access. Current promotion: 30% OFF FIRST MONTH. | |
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
The Bouldering Project in Somerville includes a sauna as a key recovery amenity for gym members. The sauna is specifically highlighted as a valued feature, with clean showers and bathrooms located conveniently adjacent to support post-climbing relaxation. Some members have noted a change in the towel allowance policy for sauna use.
Atmosphere
& Climbing Experience This is a very large and modern facility that offers extensive bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing on frequently reset walls. The route setting is described as creative and fun, making good use of volumes, though some members find the grading soft and the setting for beginners to be either too easy or too hard, leading to repetition. The gym can feel very crowded during peak hours, and a segment of members describe an atmosphere that caters more to serious, skilled climbers, which can feel exclusive or clique-ish to newcomers. The presence of many children during busy times has also been noted.
Pricing
& Value Gym members describe the pricing as expensive compared to other local gyms, with specific mention of a $140 membership fee. The value is often debated, with some feeling it is not worth the cost for climbers below a V4 or 5.9+ skill level.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Many members find the team to be super chill, friendly, helpful, and welcoming, contributing to a great atmosphere. However, other experiences note that some staff can be unfriendly, non-personable, or play favorites with certain social groups. There is also a report of a poor experience with a top rope class instructor.
Additional Amenities
Beyond climbing, this inclusive gym provides a huge workout area on a second floor, yoga rooms, and lots of fitness and yoga classes. The facility is well-kept and clean, with a working area featuring free WiFi. Amenities include free private parking, plenty of bike parking, and the best hours of operation in the area, opening as early as 6 AM and closing at 11 PM on weekdays. The gym also hosts tons of events and meetups.
