Climbing enthusiasts could soon welcome a new 6,000-square-foot gym in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood.
Planning permits filed by California Climbing Collective (opens in new tab) seek to turn the vacant building on 1264 Folsom St. into a climbing gym.
Radu Popescu, the co-owner of California Climbing Collective, told The Standard that he is aiming for a December opening date. The climbing gym will be the first location the Collective opens.
“California Climbing Collective is born from a group of passionate industry professionals who envision a community-focused climbing gym,” Popescu said. “We believe climbing enhances both physical and mental well-being.”
The gym will add to the bevy of climbing facilities throughout the city as the workout alternative becomes more popular. Mission Cliffs (opens in new tab) in the Mission District offers a five-story high climbing wall, and Movement (opens in new tab) in the Presidio provides climbing space with views of Crissy Field.
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According to the Collective’s website, information about a membership presale is coming soon.