FIELDS The Paintball Park is 10 acres of adventure and adrenalin. We are currently under construction of 4 different scenario fields that can all be played as one for larger groups and big games. We are also constructing a state-of-the-art 5 man 2010 PSP regulation size ASTRO-TURF FIELD!!!! The only outdoor regulation size Astro-Turf field in ILLINOIS. All located just minutes from Wal-Mart, Menards, and East Court Village, which features Bergners, Hobby Lobby, Big Lots and much more. There is plenty to do around here while your kids enjoy the time of there life's at The Paintball Park.
DAYS & TIMES The Paintball Park is available seven days a week for "private groups" of 10 or more players. Reservation must be made at least one week in advance. The Park is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5:00pm (both field and pro shop) for individuals and smaller groups to play in "walk-on" games. On Tuesday and Thursday night we're open from 4:30pm to 8:00pm (pro shop). New Additional Hours: Thursday nights, 5pm-8pm (scenario fields only). Walk-on players who want to rent equipment do not have to reserve the rental gear in advance. But equipment rentals are on a first-come/first-served basis, and occasionally we have days where all the gear is rented out. Go to the FAQ link on our web site for more information.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT You can bring your own equipment or rent gear at the field. Our standard rental paintguns are high-quality Tippmann semiautomatics. In addition to paintguns, we rent goggles with full-face shields, belt/pouches with twin ammo tubes for carrying extra paintballs, HP air cylinders, barrel safety socks, loaders. Also, HP refills are included with standard paintgun rentals. See the Price Sheet link for the rental costs and HP gas refill charges. An ID card MUST be held by us as security for rented equipment until the gear is returned at the end of play.
PAINTBALLS Field paint only!!! We supply premium-quality, fresh paintballs. Our Rental Packages include 500 rounds, which are plenty of paintballs for 6-to-10 games for most players. For more info about paintball quality and pricing click here.
FORMAT At 9:00 we give an orientation to explain the game rules, safety guidelines and rental gear. Immediately after we chrono the paintguns and start the first set of games. Play ends by no later than 5:00pm. We average 12 to 16 games in a full day. Each game lasts 10 to 25 minutes, depending on the number of players in a group and the type of game. After a two-game set on a field, the players return to the staging area for a short break before going to a different field for another two-game set. Players continue rotating through our fields during the day, with a 30-minute lunch break around 12:30.
GAMES The most common paintball game is called "Capture the Flag." Players are divided into two equal teams, and each team has a flag at their base. If you can cross the field, pull their flag, and bring it back to your base before they capture yours, you win. Another common game scenario is "Center Flag," where there is only one flag in the middle of the field. Your team has to get the flag and push through your opponents to hang it at their base. We also can play "Elimination," where there is no flag and only total annihilation of the opposition wins, and "Attack & Defend," where a small force must hold a defensive position against the attack of a larger force. Other games are played as well but these are our most common games.
FOOD & DRINK We sell water, Gatorade, soda and energy drinks, along with a wide selection of snacks. We also offer pizza on weekends at lunch break or you're more than welcome to bring your own food and drinks. NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
WHAT TO WEAR Wear loose-fitting clothing and outdoor shoes. Long pants and long-sleeve shirts are highly recommended. You will get dirty from diving, rolling and crawling in the brush, but the paintball splats wash out. If you don't have cameos, wear earth-tone, dark-colored clothes to help you hide. Bringing a change of clothing for the drive home is a good idea, also.
AGE & SAFETY RULES There are no age limits, however we recommend 10 years old and up. Paintball is an extremely safe sport, as long as players follow the simple safety guidelines. This is why we have refs supervising the games, and why we strictly enforce our safety rules. If a child is too immature to follow the safety rules, he is too young to play paintball. Our insurance requires a completed and signed "liability waiver/safety agreement" [download it here] from every participant and spectator. Go to the FAQ link for more information.