Valentines Day Date, Climbing, and more at Public Lands

Public Lands is an outdoor specialty store that focuses on exploring outside and protecting America’s public lands. The huge store is owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, and is located in Polaris.

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In addition to outdoor and lifestyle apparel, footwear, and equipment, the 60,000 sq. ft. store features a 30-foot rock wall, an in-store gear repair and rental department and specialized shops dedicated to various outdoor activities including biking, camping, fishing, paddling, climbing, running and hiking.

Associates at Public Lands are passionate about the outdoors and customer service, and protecting public lands. One percent of all sales will go back into local and national conservation efforts.

There are lots of events held at Public Lands through the year, including special climbing nights, and more. Check the website to see the full list, and see some of the featured events below!

Events at Public Lands in Columbus

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Couples Climb Night with Cookies & Sparkling Cider

February 14, 2023

Grab your Valentine and climb at Public Lands on Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect date for an adventurous couple! Each couple will receive 30 minutes of climbing, followed by Valentine cookies & sparkling cider post-climb. No experience needed – just a willingness to try!

*Cost is per couple. Please include the names of both guests when registering. Registration/details.

Find more Valentine’s date ideas here!

Valentine’s Day in Columbus (gifts, dates, and more)

Let’s Climb Together: Youth Climb Class

Feb 16, Feb 20, Mar 02, Mar 16, Mar 30

In this youth class, our climb guides will cover the basics of climbing equipment, safety for top rope climbing, what belaying is, movement, and technique.

This is a hands on course, taught in the rock climbing area of the store. Participants will have plenty of time to practice the skills learned, as well ask questions. Fee is $14.95 and includes gear needed for the class. Details/registration.

Ladies Climb Night

Mondays

Ladies ages 18 and up get a discounted 50% off Introductory Rate of $9.95 to try out climbing on most Mondays (except 2/20).

Reserve a 15 minute climb session on the rock wall. There are 5 vertical climbing routes with a bouldering experience available as well! The staff belayer will help you get geared up and spot you during your climb.

Climbing shoes are required to use the wall. Rental shoes are provided as part of the climbing fee. Details/registration. 

Youth Climb Night Discount

Wednesdays

Reserve a 1 hour climb session on the rock wall. There are 5 vertical climbing routes with a bouldering experience available as well! Staff belayer will help you get geared up and spot you during your climb.

Youth ages 6 to 17 get 50% off; climb for harness60 min for $9.95! Details/registration. 

College Climb Night

Thursdays

Join our climb experts to climb our 5 vertical routes and bouldering wall at a 50% off discount. Climb for 60 minutes for $9.95. This includes all rental equipment (shoes, harness, chalk). Ages 18 & up. Must show valid school I.D. Details/registration.

Family Climb Night

Fridays discounted 50% off of $19.95. Climb for 60 min for $9.95! Ages 6 and up

Reserve a 1 hour climb session on the rock wall. There are 5 vertical climbing routes with a bouldering experience available as well! The staff belayer will help you get geared up and spot you during your climb.

Climbing at Public Lands

Arrive 15 minutes prior to your registered time for instructions and gear.

Climbing shoes are required to use the wall. Rental shoes are provided as part of the climbing fee, or you can bring your own. Wait for instruction before putting on shoes.

If slots are all taken, join the in-store wait list. You can shop the store while you wait.

Public Lands
1510 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus, OH 43240
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In addition to Public Lands, Dick’s Sporting Goods also owns Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, and GameChanger, a youth sports team scheduling app.

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