Climbzone Howell will have your kids literally climbing up the walls. You’re probably reading this with a serious face, but I’m sitting at my computer laughing as I’m typing this. (I think I’m a comedian)
If your kids are like mine and love climbing things, then Climbzone is the perfect place for you to take them.
I’m sure my mom would have loved for a place like this to exist when my brothers and I were younger because this place is a lot safer than the trees we used to climb outside in our neighborhood.
Climbzone in Howell NJ
When they first started to advertise Climbzone, the bright colors and cool themes attracted me to this place.
Tickets
You can purchase tickets for Climbzone online through the website, or you can also buy tickets once you get to the location. Climb Zone has 4 types of packages available, which are based on age groups.
This is an excellent idea, so you can skip paying for activities your child is too young to partake in.
Do I need to make reservations?
Reservations are optional, but it might be a good idea to book your passes online on busier days such as the weekends, rainy days, and school holidays. The worst thing for a child to do when they’re excited about going somewhere is for them to have to wait.
Play packages available for Climbzone Howell
Soft Play
This area is excellent for players between 3-10 years old. They can have 90 minutes of climbing and sliding fun.
Toddler Climb
Colorful theme walls to climb. You are using the same walls as everyone else, but toddlers can only go so high. This package is geared toward 2-4-year-olds.
Basic Package
Gives 90 minutes of playtime to the Soft Play* and 68 Climbing walls. This package is great for children 5 years old and older.
SkyTrail Package
Includes the Soft Play*Climbing walls, and you can walk in the air with the Sky Trail.
Climbzone Howell Waiver
Before you start your visit, the staff will check you in to ensure your waiver has been signed. Waivers can be completed online or at the locations.
Before you climb
After you have paid and your waivers are signed, a staff member will ensure you and your children are secure in a harness. Our staff member came with us on our first climb to give us instructions and show us how the belaying system worked. Once my kids climbed and descended, we were ready to climb the walls independently.
Howell NJ climbing Walls
All of the walls have different themes to climb, which was very exciting for my kids. To name a few of my favorites, they had a; piano, a puzzled map of America, The Lincoln Memorial, Jack and the Beanstalk, and a giraffe.
One thing for sure is that the theme makes you want to climb all of them, which is an excellent incentive to get the kids into working out.
Kids don’t need to be convinced to climb things. It comes naturally.
The first time we went to ClimbZone, my son was 3 years old, and he was not as big as his sister, but he wanted to do everything she was doing.
So as he climbed the walls, I cheered him on to go higher. He went higher and higher and enjoyed that he climbed so high he far surpassed his sister.
I was so proud of him.
The only thing I did not notice then was that he could climb the wall, but he was too small to belay back down because he was not heavy enough.
The more I tried to coach him, the more he started to cry.
Thank goodness for the great staff that works at Climbzone. A staff member assured my son that it would be okay and he would help him down.
Although my son was not happy he climbed so high up the wall, I was proud of his accomplishment.
Note to parents: Make sure your younger child is comfortable with their climbing height.
Auto belaying system
I need to learn more about belaying to tell you the technical side of it but what I do know is I like that the system is automatic.
I have gone indoor rock climbing at other facilities, and I remember it was more complex than I found it to be a Climbzone.
Can I climb with my children?
Indoor rock climbing is a great exercise and an excellent sport to be a part of. If you are up for the challenge, please join in the fun with your kids. You’ll have lots of laughs as a family, and it is a great workout.
The belays at Climbzone have a restricted weight of 250lbs.
Climbzone Howell Membership
If your kids love this place and would like to visit often, Climbzone has a 3-month membership available. The membership includes the 68 climbing walls and also the soft Play. There is also a discount perk where, if you bring a guest with you, they receive 10% off of the admission price, and all of the snacks you purchase are 20% off.
Things to do at Climbzone Howell
*68 Theme climbing walls
*Softplay
*Sky Trail
*Virtual Reality
*Arcades
*Arcade
Now that my children are older, they love to do various things when we go out. Climbzone also has a section of arcade games for the kids to play if they want to take a break from climbing.
The machines take cash or credit cards.
If you children enjoy Climbzone, click this link to check out my review about Urban Air.
SkyTrail
This is a 2-level rope course that has walking and ziplining sections. If you have 42″ or smaller, they have to do the course with a paying adult. Children 48″ can do the course alone.
Climbzone Howell Birthday Parties
There are 3 different birthday packages available.
The Cliffhanger party- 90 minutes of playtime in the soft play area and access to the climbing walls.
The Edge of time party- 90 minutes of playtime in the soft play area, climbing walls, and access to the skytrail.
The Everest on the Mezzanine party- 3 hour birthday party with 2 hours of active playing time. You have your own lounge, access to the soft play area, and climbing walls.
*Each birthday package comes with a host who will guide you through the check-in process of the party. They will also do the set up and clean up for you.
*The packages also include the paper goods you will need for your event.
*The party packages do not include food, so you will have to arrange to bring food with you or have it delivered to the location.
Is food allowed at Climbzone?
Yes, you can bring food to Climbzone. If you have small children like me who will get hungry after a couple of climbs, there is an area for you to sit down and have a quick snack or lunch.
There are a couple of places in the area to grab a bite to eat if you are looking for something to eat after climbing. Most places to eat are located in the plaza next to Climbzone headed north on route 9.
There are also snacks at this location for you to purchase.
Climbzone Howell Hours
Climbzone is not open everyday, so check the website for up-to-date days and hours.
Wednesday 2 pm – 7 pm
Thursday 4 pm – 7 pm
Friday 4 pm – 7 pm
Saturday 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday 11 am – 7 pm
Where is ClimbZone:
5369 US 9 North
Howell, NJ 07731
732-813-8300
There is also a location coming soon to American Dream.
Thank you again for coming along this journey with my family and me. If there’s any place, you feel my family would enjoy visiting, please tell us in the comments below. You can also put any questions in the comments if there are any questions I have not answered about the Climbzone.
