Steelworkers Park

Outdoor Climbing Park located in the former Steelworker's Site. Former building concrete walls have been outfitted with holds, bolts, and autobelays.Autobelays:Update: No Auto Belays July 2021Currently being developed - there are four autobelays that were padlocked at the time of visit, early July 2018.Leading:The two lead routes at the time of writing this have some pieces missing - there are two lines of bolts, but only a single bolt at the top and not a proper two-bolt anchor for cleaning gear at the time of posting. Can top out and rap off the autobelay support beams but that is not the intention. Can also leave a 'leaver biner' on the bolt and lower, or backclimb using jugs since these climbs are extremely easy.My advice for safely leading the lead climbs is suggestive only and should not be relied on for your safety, if you do not understand safe leading outdoors find an experienced climber, and see the resources available on-line and in book form. The park needs to install a second bolt at the top for cleaning. There are also no lead bolts on the routes using the volumes and roofs. Bouldering:There is also a bouldering traverse set to the left of the roped climbs.Property Access: Chicago Park District project with rules posted on wall.All climbs in the 5.2 - 5.7 range at time of posting July 2018