Paintball is one of the most popular extreme sports in the world with playing fields in over 40 countries. Revenues generated are into the hundreds of millions of dollars a year, making this this sport here to stay. The Los Angeles top three will meet and exceed your expectations, guaranteeing this city a place on the paintball map.
1. Paintball Park, located at 31050 Charley Canyon Road, Castaic, Ca 91384
Telephone: 877-GIANT97
www.paintballpark.name
This 37 acre park is located 3 exits north of Magic Mountain in the rolling California hills. $20 covers all day admission for walk ins from 9:am to 4:00pm, with separate fees for equipment. Bring your own gear or visit the pro shop for rentals. Semi-automatic machine airgun is $10, goggles and face mask are $5,complete camouflage coveralls at $10, 100 paintballs for $10 and 500 at $25
The Weekend Warrior package is priced right at $43 and includes half day admission from 9 to 12 noon or 1 to 4pm, coveralls, goggles and face mask, 100 paintballs, semi-automatic machine airgun and lunch. For all day play, the deluxe Weekend Warrior is $53.
Players must submit a valid driver’s license, credit card or military ID for rentals, and no one under 10 years of age is allowed to play. Thursday nights are Arena Tournaments at Winter/Spring prices of $20, and Summer/Fall at $30. Private parties are welcome; call for your custom pricing.
2. Hollywood Sports, located at 9030 Summerset Blvd, Bellflower, Ca 90706
Telephone: (562)867-9600
www.hollywoodsports.com
Admission is only $12 on weekdays and $20 on the weekends for access to seven exotic playing fields: Korea, Baghdad, Apocolypse, Mad Max, Speedball, Lunar Wars and Forbidden City. Arcade games are also included in the price and a special feature from Hollywood Sports is their state-of-the-art BMX bike trails. Bike racing is $20 for novice and beginners and $30 for intermediate and expert riders.
Bring your own paintball gear or rent from the pro shop at value prices for semi-auto at $13, knee pads, face masks and goggles, lockers and loadersat just $5 each, Co2 for $10 and jumpsuits for $7. Paintballs are sold by the 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 rds, but prices vary. Call for current offerings.
For a perfect corporate or birthday party, try the Hollywood Sports Center’s banquet hall, seating 50 to 250 guests. This unique venue is fully decorated from the original set designs from the movie The Haunting. When the serious occaision is finished, how about a round of paintball?
3. Warped Paintball Park, located at 33500 Ridge Route Road, Castaic, Ca 91384
Telephone: (310)966-1100, phone hours: 11am to 7pm, Wednesday through Sunday
www.warpedpaintballpark.com
Warped Paintball Park has the best budget deals with complete packages on equipment rentals at $15 for a full day and $10 for a half day. Package includes: 98 semi-automarker, goggles, 2 pod pouches holding 280 balls, and 20oz Co2 bottles with unlimited air. Deluxe party packages are $40 per person with a 20 person minimum
inclusive of full day rental, 500 rds paintballs, with each additional 500 rds at $10, and unlimited air. For smaller groups, this same package is offered for $50 with a 10 player minimum.
Warped Paintball Park has 6 settings: Hamburger Hill, Town, Spool, Graveyard, Afghanistan and Arenas. Payment accepted is Visa, Master Card and ATM.
