See European Climbing Park Hapik's Largest US Location At Ridge Hill

YONKERS, NY — While other large shopping centers around the country have struggled to find anchor stores, Ridge Hill has managed to attract a new destination that will inspire visitors to climb to new heights.

Hapik, an indoor climbing park, is now open at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. After a soft opening on Thursday and Friday, the location will celebrate the grand opening of its largest U.S. park on Saturday. Visitors are invited to enjoy two-hour VIP climbing experiences, refreshments and a few other surprises.

Reservations can be made online here.

Hapik was founded in 2016 by adventurous climber and CEO Antoine Richard who says that its concept is truly one-of-a-kind. The Ridge Hill location is the 25th park in the company's portfolio, with 15 locations in France, seven in the UK, one in Los Angeles and one in Dallas.

"Climbing is great for physical exercise but beyond that, it also challenges your mental [health] and helps boost self-confidence while also awakening one’s desire to have fun," Richard said. "When canvassing the US for our next location, we were introduced to Ridge Hill and felt immediately attracted to its family oriented environment. Hapik blends perfectly with the center’s existing entertainment options, and we look forward to joining the lineup."

The 10,000-square-foot Hapik location at Ridge Hill features 150 routes across 50 auto belay climbing walls ranging from beginner to expert levels, two ropes courses and a snack bar. The company invites guests to "climb to dizzying heights with 26 feet to scale." The concept is designed for guests ages four and up and makes climbing easily accessible for nearly everyone.

Hapik is located next to Whole Foods Market, across from The Container Store. During the school year, it will be open from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Fridays. When school is out of session and on holidays, Hapik will operate Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Weekends will remain the same year-round, with bookings available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Advanced reservations are recommended due to park capacity and safety rules. In addition to regular climbing sessions, the park will host private birthday parties, school field trips and camp outings.

Hapik Yonkers at Ridge Hill is located at 51 Market St. in Yonkers.