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Best Paintball Arenas In Minnesota

With the advent of warm weather comes the opening of paintball fields around the state of Minnesota. Let's face it, there isn't much better than getting out and battling on the paintball field with a group of friends. You can drop-in or pre-schedule your event just as long as you make sure to bring lots of energy. Check out some of these facilities for the best paintball arenas in Minnesota.

Tommygun's Paint Wars
48306 235th St. 
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 947-3711
www.tommygunspaintwars.com

Tommygun's Paint Wars provides seven varied fields that include grassland, wooded areas and plenty of bunkers. The company offers two package options for paintball players. The first, priced at $50, includes access to all seven fields, rental equipment and 500 paintballs. The second option, priced at $65, includes all of the previously listed plus 1,000 paintballs rather than 500. Paintballs must be purchased from the pro shop. Group discounts are available.

AdventureZone
At Adventure Zone, fields are complemented with hills, valleys, bunkers and battle stations. (Credit: actionpackedpaintball.com)

The Adventure Zone
13400 Courthouse Blvd.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(952) 890-7961
www.adventurezonepaintball.com

The Adventure Zone consists of seven fields across 30 wooded acres. The field has been open for more than 20 years and open-play games are available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Private sessions are available seven days each week. Players can purchase season passes or pay by the game. Rental equipment and day packages are available as well.

Action Packed Paintball
8200 Old Highway 169 Blvd.
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-6776
www.actionpackedpaintball.com

Action Packed Paintball has eight paintball fields and boasts on the website of a friendly staff. The company offers private reservations and walk-on games. Walk-on games are available from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The entry fee is $20 and rental packages start at $15. Season passes are $75. The minimum playing age is 10 years old.

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MN Pro Paintball
(credit: mnpropaintball.com)

Air Assault Paintball
5130 Industrial St., #100
Maple Plain, MN 55359
(763) 479-3113
www.airassaultpaintball.com

Air Assault Paintball offers more than 17,000 square feet of indoor paintball space. Players participate on astroturf in a climate-controlled arena, according to the company's website. Walk-on games are played from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and private party packages are available. The entry fee for open play is $20 and rental packages start at $15. Players must purchase paint to be used in play from the facility.

Annandale Paintball
13659 100th St. N.W.
South Haven, MN 55382
(320) 274-8242
www.annandalepaintball.com

Annandale Paintball has two tournament fields, as well as a concept field. The company, which has a reputation for a friendly staff, coordinates games for up to 100 participants. All players at Annandale Paintball must be at least 12 years old. With entry fees of just $9.99, Annandale Paintball provides some of the best rates in the Twin Cities area. Season passes and group rates are available.

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Kristyn Gansen is a freelance writer covering all things Minneapolis. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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