Arvada - Apex Recreation Center

Description 

General – This recreation center has many non-climbing features but is a little limited with challenging cost to be certified to belay. It is decent for small kids, lines can be long to wait if you are not certified to belay; however, it can be a great supplement for family day with focus on water fun.
Phone number – 303.424.2739
Location – 13150 W 72nd Ave, W of Ward, Arvada CO
Parking - abundant
Hours – 12-4p M-Th, other hours based upon belayer availability; unlimited if you are certified to belay; for whole gym is quite long – 6a-9p weekdays, Sa 6a-9p; Su 10a-8p weekends
Height of Wall – 20 ft
Size of wall - perhaps 2000 sq ft
Range of difficulty – 5.2-5.9, with eliminates possible
Number of routes – probably about 10 set
Type of Wall - ?
Leading - none
Bouldering – not really
Other training options – aerobic machines, weights, lap pool
Other bonuses – pool, showers, skating
Age limitations – must be 5 or older to climb
Requirements to certify to belay – must pass class which costs $13-17 (based upon requirement to pay staff for time to conduct “class”)
Rental equipment – harnesses available, no cost
Daily rate – $6 for adults, $5 for kids, 3 and under free, skating extra
Hidden costs – cost to certify to belay
Hidden savings – punch cards available, also lower rates if you prove you are in North Jeff Co tax district
Punch cards – available
Memberships – available
Classes – belay classes
Competitions – no
Experienced climbers running wall? – not really
Other – excellent swimming fun areas, great tubing run, body water slides, lap pool, adult & child hot tubs, ice skating (extra), aerobic & weight equipment, gyms. No chalk allowed. Oh yeah, don't trip on the fixed belay anchors on the floor.