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Steelworkers Park Climbing Wall

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Access

Reach the wall in Steelworkers Park near 87th Street and South Lake Shore Drive; check event availability with the park district.

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Safety

Climb at your own risk outside facilitated sessions; climb with a partner or spotter, wear shoes, and under-16s need an adult.

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Editorially reviewedVerification sources 1Last checked 2026-09-30

30-foot former ore wall in Chicago with routes graded 5.2–5.7 and a traverse bouldering wall. Official information checked 2026-09-30.

Address
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Climbing styles
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Steelworkers Park Climbing Wall in Chicago, Illinois: 30-foot former ore wall in Chicago with routes graded 5.2–5.7 and a traverse bouldering wall.

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