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Best Paintball Arenas Near South Florida

Many of us get a thrill out of extreme recreational activities; paintball is one of the most exhilarating and not surprising, one of the most popular of them all. With the right gear and an enthusiastic group of friends or family, you can exercise your inner marksman in good (and colorful) fun. Paintballing is in high demand in South Florida and a wide variety of options are available for interested participants. If you are looking for the best paintball experience around, here is where you can go and expect nothing less than a fantastic time playing with paint.

East Coast Extreme

7495 Parklane Road
Lake Worth, FL 33449
(954) 757-0222
www.eastcoastextreme.com

East Coast Extreme offers a two-fold benefit. Its awesome paintball field in Lake Worth provides a fun and exciting round of paintball that anyone of any experience level can enjoy. It also offers a paintball store in Coral Springs, offering the best quality equipment and gear for paintballing. You can bring your own equipment or purchase one of two available paintball packages, complete with rental marker and barrel plug. This facility is excellent for an afternoon by yourself or with friends, or if you want to plan a corporate or social event.

Action Town Florida Family Fun Center

>7965 W. 2nd Court
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 647-3343
www.actiontownfl.com>

Action Town has a weighted list of attractions, including laser tag and bumper cars, but paintball is by far its most popular activity. Choose one of three options for an optimal paintball experience. The village field gives you the chance to play on various terrains shooting from a window. The wooded battlefield gives you the chance to be more interactive as you dress in camouflaged gear and get in to the physical mix. If your experience qualifies you as a pro, you can take to the professional paintball field and engage in the ultimate challenge. Equipment rentals are available onsite. Action Town offers several paintball packages.

Hot Shots Paintball

16169 Southern Blvd.
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 798-4717
www.hotshotsflorida.com

Located in Palm Beach County, Hot Shots Paintball offers an exciting paintball experience on its expansive space. With over 20 acres of land at its disposal, it can accommodate large groups and teams, and works well for everyone regardless of experience level. Hot Shots offers a list of different playing fields where you can find a uniquely different playing experience depending on which one you choose. There's a restaurant onsite if you need to refuel while you're there. Parents can even get their kids involved by enrolling them in the summer camp offered at the facility.

Family Paintball Center

26851 S.W. New York Ave.
Homestead, FL 33032
(786) 268-9208
www.familypaintballcenter.com

This is one of the most family-friendly activity centers available in South Florida. Being that it's located at the Homestead Air Reserve Park, the wide open space is perfect for large groups, parties and other social gatherings. The staff at Family Paintball Center is extremely helpful; the facility itself is very accomodating to its guests. You can bring your own paint, food and beverages (minus alcohol) and even bring barbecue grills if you want to cook outdoors. An onsite refreshment stand is available, as well as equipment rentals. One of the best features is that guests get unlimited play time on weekdays.

Extreme Rage Paintball Park

6401 Sheridan St.
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 986-9089
www.erpark.com

Rated one of the best places to play paintball in South Florida, ER Paintball Park promises not to disappoint. This family owned and operated business has been in business for more than 20 years, and its experience shows in its high-quality playing fields and the awesome paintball experience it offers. Its two wooded fields and single airball field are expertly designed, adding characteristics like machine gun bunkers, tunnels and hills to enhance the paintball play. Those interested in playing for fun or for competition will find the action-packed round of paintball that they're looking for.

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