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The Crag

South Bellevue Community Center's Indoor Climbing Wall

The Crag at South Bellevue Community Center

Come and climb the walls. The Crag is 33 feet tall and sculpted to look and feel like Index granite. The wall offers three top-rope climbing routes with varying degrees of difficulty and a bouldering wall. SBCC offers a full array of classes, workshops and supervised climbing sessions for all skill levels. The wall is also available for birthday parties and private rentals. Minimum age is 6 years old.

The Crag Schedule

All climbers must have a signed climbing wall waiver on file at SBCC. Youth waivers must be signed by parent or legal guardian.

Climbing Wall Waiver – Adult (ages 18+)
Climbing Wall Waiver – Minor (ages 6 – 17)
Climbing Wall Waiver for Minors at Summer Camps

Rock Climbing 101 - The one-hour class is for the beginning or intermediate climber who would like to learn all of the basics of rock climbing. Participants are taught how to correctly wear a harness, tie the knots, handle the rope, use a body belay device and communicate with partners effectively. At the completion of this class adults can take a belay check test to earn a belay card. This class is also referred to as Rock Climbing 101 for Parent/Child.

Summer Rock Climbing Camp - Over a week of rock climbing, campers will learn how to climb or how to take their skills to the new heights. Campers will climb the Crag, Marymoor Park and various locations around North Bend. Climbing routes are available for every level, from beginner to expert climber. Visit MyParksandRecreation.com for dates, rates and to register.

Belay Check/Test - Individuals over 18 years are checked to see if their belaying skills are current and effective. After earning a belay card, participants will be able to climb and belay during Adult Only Open climbing hours.

Drop-In Belayed Climbing - During these times there will be a trained staff member to belay all individuals who wish to climb.

The Crag is available to rent for birthday parties or group gatherings. Wall Rental/Parties

Contact Information

South Bellevue Community Center
14509 SE Newport Way
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425-452-4240
Fax: 425-452-7912
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