Originally housed at the end of the Soc n' Roll roller hockey rink in Monument; the climbing gym was the dream of two couples who wanted to build a family-friendly place to climb. The Rock at Soc n' Roll opened on December 26, 2004.
Within the first year, the roller rink was replaced with an ice rink. The Rock sold coffee to the ice hockey fans to help keep the business afloat which is why CityROCK continues to serve coffee today.
The current location opened on December 26, 2009 in what was formerly the Ute 70 Theater. The gym owners did much of the original renovation by hand, removing concession stand structures, theater seats, and the remaining fragments of the movie screen.
Both gyms were open together for a year, when the decision was made for CityROCK in downtown Colorado Springs to be the main gym location.
CityROCK continued to develop over the next decade, with a massive renovation in 2018 which broadened the programming opportunities with the yoga room, programs deck, and Aerie.
Now, 20 years after the original opening, CityROCK continues embracing its EPIC values, anchored in the original vision of being a community hub for family and friends to climb.
What We Do: Our EPIC Values
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Donation Requests
CityROCK is committed to helping people live more fulfilling lives through fitness and community. We donate to non-profit grassroots organizations and climbers (individuals or families) who align with our values. Organizations requesting partnerships, donations, or support from CityROCK should work to enhance the human experience through education, community service, or outdoor and environmental advocacy.
Go More Up Fund - Individuals or Families
This fund is designed to offer financial assistance to climbers (individuals or families) who would like to climb at CityROCK, but need financial support. Support can include membership cost, youth or adult programs cost, etc. You don’t have to be a climber prior to applying, you just have to want to go more up with us. Due to the high volume of requests received, please allow several weeks for a response. If you’d like to apply for financial support from the Go More Up Fund, please fill out the application below.
Go More Up Fund - Organizations
This fund is designed to offer financial assistance to organizations who would like to bring a group to climb at CityROCK, but need financial support. This could be for corporate outings, field trips, etc. Due to the high volume of requests received, please allow several weeks for a response. If your organization would like to apply for financial support to bring a group in to climb, please fill out the application below.
EPIC Event Support
This support is for non-profit groups or organizations who would like us to donate day passes or a climbing experience to help support an event. If you are seeking a donation for your silent auction, gala, fundraiser, etc, please fill out the application below.
Hiring
CityROCK/The UTE are not currently hiring for any positions. Check back regularly for current job openings.