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Two players mid-game at an Alabama Paintball park

Three parks.
Pick the right one.
Book it.

Calera, McCalla and Chelsea. Same family, three very different days — and you can see every price before you choose.

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Three taps

Which park is yours?

Answer three questions and you will get the park that fits, the price that applies to you, and a button that opens their real booking page.

Who is playing?

What kind of day?

How many players?

Pick one from each row and the parks will sort themselves.

The three parks

Side by side

Same company, same Safety Hosts, same guarantee. What changes is the age they suit, the fields, and whether you can bring your own marker.

Players at Central Alabama Paintball using the car bunker on one of the five fields Central Alabama Paintball badge

Calera, Alabama

Central Alabama Paintball

The party park. Built for people who have never played.

An accessible, fully spectator friendly park designed for new and infrequent players, with five easy to navigate playing fields and high quality rental equipment for players ages 4 and up.

Nearly 100,000 guests in 13 years.

Low-Impact PaintballGellyballAction Packages (NERF, Water Wars)
Ages
Ages 4 and up. Open play is 8 and up.
Fields
5 fields
Paintball
Low-impact paintball only
Your own gear
No, rentals only
Party space
Covered picnic tables outside, bring your own food
Open play
Saturday, Sunday and Friday night
Hours, and what else to know
Mon – ThuAppointment only
Friday4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Private groups run 7 days a week, day or night. Reservations required.
  • Ask for Tyler about groups of 30 or more. Ask for Stephanie about birthdays.
Book this park 205-837-4177

55 Rosebud Ln, Calera, AL 35040 · Sign the waiver

A full pavilion of players between games at Alabama Paintball Quest Alabama Paintball Quest badge

McCalla, Alabama

Alabama Paintball Quest

The players' park. Bring your own gear if you have it.

An immersive paintball experience for new or experienced players at one of America's longest operating paintball facilities, with eight unique playing fields and a variety of conditions and terrain.

Hosting paintball events of all sizes for over 30 years. Formerly Paintball Is Good.

Standard PaintballLow-Impact PaintballAirsoftNERF Wars
Ages
Ages 6 and up for paintball. NERF for younger players.
Fields
8 fields
Paintball
Standard and low-impact paintball
Your own gear
Yes
Party space
Outdoor space you can make your own
Open play
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 – 5:00
Hours, and what else to know
Private groups7 days a week, 8:00 am – dark
Open playSaturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Private groups need a minimum of 10 players, 48 hours' notice and a deposit.
  • Low-impact paintball and NERF have to be a private group.
  • Ask for OJ about groups of 30 or more. Ask for Stephanie about birthdays.
  • Serving central and west Alabama: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover and Bessemer.
  • Text them at 205-477-6067 — they say to feel free.
Book this park 205-477-6067

8651 Serene Dr, McCalla, AL 35111 · Sign the waiver

A family at the Alabama Paintball 280 party space after a birthday session Alabama Paintball 280 badge

Chelsea, Alabama

Alabama Paintball 280

The newest park. Built for parties and groups.

The newest in the Alabama Paintball family, built and designed specifically for parties and groups — their attempt at the perfect introduction to paintball for players and spectators alike.

Three playing fields to rotate between, each with its own layout and game mode.

Low Impact PaintballGellyball
Ages
Ages 4 and up. Gellyball is 4 – 10.
Fields
3 fields
Paintball
Low impact paintball only
Your own gear
No, rentals only
Party space
Indoor and outdoor party space
Open play
Every Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hours, and what else to know
Mon – FriAppointment only
Saturday11:00 am – 5:00 pm
SundayAppointment only
  • Private groups 7 days a week, dawn to dusk. 48 hours' notice.
  • Free printable invitations for paintball, NERF and Gellyball parties.
  • Their own email for this park is alabamapaintball280@gmail.com.
Book this park 205-380-2599

13211 US-280, Chelsea, AL 35043 · Sign the waiver

Every published price

What it costs

All of it in one place, so nobody has to open three websites to compare. Prices are per player with tax included where the park says so, and extra ammo and accessories are always available on site.

Central Alabama Paintball

Calera · 205-837-4177

Private group

$40 per playertax included

$400 minimum covers up to 10 players

  • Up to 2 hours
  • 300 paintballs to start
  • Your own Safety Host
  • Rotate all 5 fields

7 days a week, reservations required

Book it

Open play — Basic

$44 per playertax included

Best for individuals or groups under 10

  • Up to 2 hours
  • 200 paintballs to start
  • Mixed public session

Every Saturday and Sunday

Book it

Friday Night Lights

$30 per playertax included

Open play — you may be playing with other guests

  • Up to 2 hours
  • 200 paintballs to start
  • Under the lights

Every Friday, year round, 4 pm – 10 pm. No admission after 8 pm.

Book it

Alabama Paintball Quest

McCalla · 205-477-6067

Private — Basic

$40 per playertax included

10 player paid minimum

  • Up to 2 hours
  • 300 paintballs to start
  • Pick your game modes and fields
  • Private Safety Host

7 days a week, as few as 4 players once the minimum is met

Book it

Private — Elite

$50 per playertax included

10 player paid minimum

  • Up to 2 hours
  • 500 paintballs to start
  • Private Safety Host

7 days a week, deposit to reserve

Book it

Open play — Basic

$44 per playertax included

$10 per player deposit, taken off your total

  • 2 hour equipment guarantee
  • 200 paintballs to start
  • All day unlimited air

Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 – 5:00

Book it

Open play — Elite

$54 per playertax included

$10 per player deposit, taken off your total

  • 2 hour equipment guarantee
  • 500 paintballs to start

Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 – 5:00

Book it

Private NERF Wars

$35 per player

10 person minimum

  • 1 hour
  • Use their gear or yours
  • Unlimited standard darts
  • Table for cake and party

By reservation

Book it

Airsoft

$30 per player

Still being built out — watch their socials

  • Open and private sessions
  • Quality rental equipment
  • Special events

Not on the booking system yet

Ask about airsoft

Alabama Paintball 280

Chelsea · 205-380-2599

Private play — Basic

$40 per playertax included

$400 / 10 player paid minimum

  • Up to 2 hours
  • 300 paintballs to start
  • Your own Safety Host

7 days a week, as few as 4 players

Book it

Private play — Elite

$55 per playertax included

$500 / 10 player paid minimum

  • Up to 2 hours
  • 500 paintballs to start
  • Your own Safety Host

7 days a week

Book it

Not on this list? Gellyball, Water Wars and the Action Packages do not have a published price, and open play at 280 is priced on the day — call the park and they will tell you. Groups of 30 or more are custom priced everywhere.

What you can play

Four games, three parks

The colored dots show which parks run each one — blue for Central, red for Quest, green for 280.

Two self-equipped players in full gear at Alabama Paintball Quest

Standard paintball

Ages 6 and up

The full-size game. Quest is the only one of the three that runs it, and the only one where you can bring your own marker.

Quest

A player with a low-impact marker behind a culvert bunker

Low-impact paintball

Ages 6 and up

Smaller paintballs, less sting. Most people put it at about a rubber band pop. This is what Central and 280 run.

Central · Quest · 280

A young player with a Gellyball blaster at Alabama Paintball 280

Gellyball

Ages 4 – 10

Soft gel balls that burst on contact. No marks, barely felt — the one to book for the youngest players.

Central · 280

A young player with a NERF blaster and face paint

NERF Wars

Ages 4 and up

Their gear or yours, standard darts. At Quest it is $35 a player with a 10 person minimum and a table for cake.

Central · Quest · 280

Where you actually play

The fields at Quest

Quest names its fields, and you rotate through them. Central has five and 280 has three, each with its own layout and game mode.

The Airball field at Alabama Paintball Quest

Airball

Inflatable bunkers on open grass — fast, tournament style.

The Speedball field at Alabama Paintball Quest

Speedball

Short lanes, quick games, nowhere to hide for long.

The Fort Apache field at Alabama Paintball Quest

Fort Apache

A walled fort to take or hold.

The The Castle field at Alabama Paintball Quest

The Castle

Two stories of timber with firing slots.

The Congo field at Alabama Paintball Quest

Congo

Woodland, natural cover, long sight lines.

The Ravine field at Alabama Paintball Quest

Ravine

Built into a slope — high ground matters here.

The Tire Town field at Alabama Paintball Quest

Tire Town

A village of structures and stacked tires.

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A tournament course laid out with inflatable bunkers

Who books them

What are you planning?

Every one of these runs as a private group with its own Safety Host, 7 days a week, day or night.

A birthday group of children with their Alabama Paintball sign

Birthday parties

Any age from 4 up, once you match the game to the age. 280 will give you free printable invitations.

Find the park for it

Two adult players mid-game

Bachelor and bachelorette

A private group, any day of the week, day or night. Quest is the one for people who want the full-size game.

Find the park for it

A company group outside the Central Alabama Paintball building

Corporate and team building

Private sessions 7 days a week. Over 30 people gets custom pricing — ask for Tyler at Central or OJ at Quest.

Find the park for it

A youth group seated on the bleachers between games

Church and youth groups

Spectator friendly fields, a Safety Host with every group, and room to bring your own food.

Find the park for it

A large group of young players with their Alabama Paintball sign

Fundraising

All three parks run fundraising events. Call the park nearest you and they will put the numbers together.

Find the park for it

A player taking aim during an open play session

Open play

Turn up without a group. Central runs it Saturday, Sunday and Friday night; Quest Saturday and Sunday; 280 every Saturday.

Find the park for it

True at all three

What you get wherever you book

A full group of players and spectators between games

First time?

It takes four steps

  1. 1

    Pick your park

    Three parks, three different days out. The picker above does it in three taps.

  2. 2

    Sign the waiver

    Online, before you leave the house. One per player.

  3. 3

    Choose your package

    Private group or open play, and how much paint you want to start with.

  4. 4

    Pick your date and time

    Add a rough head count. They are happy to take last minute additions.

Sign the waiver before you leave home

Every player needs one, and under 18s need a parent or guardian to sign. It takes a couple of minutes online: Central · Quest · 280.

Pick a park and book

A full group geared up and ready to play
Does it hurt?

They use special ammo and equipment for first timers. Most people equate it to a rubber band pop — and if that is still too much, Gellyball and NERF are there instead.

Does it stain?

No. The paint is water based and non-staining, and washes out of clothes and hair with a little water. It is an outdoor sport, so grass and mud are on you.

What should we wear?

Light, loose clothing with as much coverage as you want, layered for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. A change of clothes is never a bad idea.

Can we bring our own food?

Yes. Any outside food or drink is allowed, and you can grill out on site.

Can we bring our own gear?

At Quest, yes — your own marker is fine as long as you are not in a private low-impact party, though outside paintballs are never allowed. At Central and 280, rental gear only.

How long does a game last?

Three to ten minutes, depending on the format and how many are playing. Expect to use 50 – 100 paintballs a game.

Who can play?

Men, women and children on the same field. Low-impact paintball is good from age 6; Gellyball and NERF cover 4 and up.

Do we need a waiver?

Yes, and every park takes it online before you arrive. Under 18s need a parent or guardian to sign.

Big groups and custom days

Tell them what you are planning

Thirty or more players, a fundraiser, a company day or something they have not thought of yet — those are priced to the event. Send the details and the park will come back to you.

  • Faster than three phone callsOne message reaches the right park.
  • Nothing is booked yetThis is a quote, not a reservation. You still choose.
  • Ready to book instead?Use the picker above — it opens their booking page.

More than one afternoon

Club, league and work

Alabama Paintball Club badge

The Alabama Paintball Club

Recreational events and a community around them, run alongside the three parks.

Visit the club
An Alabama Paintball field at sunset

The LEAGUE

Their tournament series, open to every skill level. Memberships and gift cards run through Quest.

Memberships
A group of young players outside the park

Work here

Safety Hosts are the people who make the day work. All three parks hire.

See the jobs
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