High Point Climbing Breaks Ground in The Packing District
Will Open First Florida location with One of A Kind Climbing Wall
ORLANDO, Fla. – [June 28, 2024] – Dr. Phillips Charities, the community builder behind the $700-million Packing District project, announced today that High Point Climbing and Fitness received their full building permit from the city of Orlando and has commenced construction this week on its first facility in Central Florida. The 45,000 square foot gym is an adaptive reuse of a warehouse building at 1978 Stanhome Way in The Packing District and will bring world-class climbing and innovative climbing experiences to Orlando.
“High Point Climbing is an exciting addition to The Packing District, and a perfect fit in the city of Orlando since we have recently been named the #1 best sports business city” said Ken Robinson, President & CEO of Dr. Phillips Charities. “For the resident who wants to try indoor climbing or take the family to the Kid’s Zone, to the more serious indoor climber, Central Florida residents will find both fun and challenge each time they visit.”
“High Point Climbing’s growth strategy has been to search for the best location in each new market, develop an innovative project and employ passionate customer focused staff.” said High Point Co-Founder, Johnny O’Brien. “We are extremely fortunate to partner with Dr. Phillip’s to convert an old warehouse in The Packing District into our flagship gym, which will be one of the largest climbing gyms in the country,” he continued.
The full-service gym will include a 55-foot-tall rope climbing area with the only competition speed wall in Florida, along with a large bouldering and training area. High Point Orlando will also include a 4,000 square feet Kid Zone with specialty climbing elements designed to introduce children to the fun of climbing. Beyond climbing, the facility will have a fitness area with weights, strength and aerobic machines, a yoga studio, locker rooms with showers and a pro shop to compliment the experience.
“As we open our new High Point Climbing and Fitness facility at The Packing District. amidst the excitement of rock-climbing taking part in the Olympics in Paris and the global expansion of
climbing, we’re thrilled to witness the sport reaching new heights both locally and on the world stage in 2024,” said John Wiygul, High Point Co-Founder.
High Point Climbing Orlando is projected to open in the Spring of 2025. Stay up to date on the progress at www.highpointclimbing.com
About The Packing District
The Packing District is a 202-acre transformational project centered at the intersection of Princeton Street and Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, preserving and recapturing a defining part of our community’s history while providing a vibrant base of living and commerce. Historic buildings are being repurposed, integrated with new uses, and connected to dedicated public spaces by a new and bold plan for urban trails and a new 100-acre public park, The Grove (gifted to the City of Orlando) dedicated to health and wellness, education, arts and community, and sustainability. Preparations began to ready the site for construction in 2018. Since then, construction has continued, with the project continuing to mature over the next 10-15 years.
To learn more, visit www.packingdistrictorlando.com and follow The Packing District on Facebook and Instagram.
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