Dear Climbers, Starting on June 25, masks will be optional at Shaker Rocks. This is a difficult decision to make, for sure. We've had conversation after conversation with many of you, kept an eye on the statistics and research, and have continually asked ourselves if we...
The Richman family traveled to youth climbing competitions throughout the country when their three now-grown children were in high school. Along the way, they visited impressive rock gyms that far outshined Cleveland’s facilities. “I live in Shaker Heights and knowing that the Van Aken District was...
Shaker Rocks, a new indoor rock climbing gym in Shaker Heights’ Van Aken District scheduled to open this spring, announced plans for one-week rock-climbing camps for children in grades one through eight. Owner Annie Richman said offering a rock-climbing camp felt like it fit the goals...
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio - Tom Petty spoke the truth. For Northeast Ohio rock climbers, the waiting on Shaker Rocks is indeed the hardest part. News of the large rock climbing gym headed to the Van Aken District broke last year with a target opening of spring...