Battlefront Lasertag and Paintball

Battlefront Lasertag & Paintball sits inside Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee, along Walnut Grove Road — one of the city’s largest and most beloved green spaces. It’s an outdoor, woods-based venue rather than an indoor arena, and it has become a well-known destination for action-minded locals and visitors alike.

An Outdoor Battlefield Spread Across 17 Acres

The heart of Battlefront is its large, heavily wooded playing fields that stretch across more than 17 acres. Rather than a single indoor arena, guests move through real trees, natural cover, and obstacles that give every match a genuine outdoor feel. The setting is what sets it apart — you’re playing in the woods, not a warehouse. Because everything happens outside, the experience changes with the seasons and the weather. The venue is open year-round, with closing times that shift with sunset, and laser tag battles are said to go on rain or shine. Players are encouraged to dress for the outdoors, bring bug spray and water, and come ready for a full day of fresh air and movement.

Four Ways to Play: Paintball, Low Impact, Gel Blasters & Laser Tag

Battlefront offers several distinct battle experiences, each tuned to a different age group and comfort level. Standard 68-caliber paintball is the classic high-energy option for ages 10 and up, while 50-caliber low impact paintball uses smaller rounds that sting less, making it a great entry point for ages 8 and up. Gel blasters shoot soft gel BBs that leave no mess and don’t hurt, welcoming players as young as 5. Battlefield laser tag delivers all the fun of paintball without the welts, using military training-grade guns with red dot scopes and realistic sounds. There’s also splash battles for those who want a cooler, wetter kind of competition. With this range of options, families with kids of different ages can usually find something everyone can enjoy together.

Real Gear, Real Strategy, Real Scenarios

The equipment at Battlefront is a big part of the appeal. The battlefield laser tag guns are professional military training-grade units weighing 3 to 5 pounds, with working red dot scopes, realistic reload times, muzzle flash LEDs, and voice feedback that tells you when you’ve wounded or eliminated an opponent. Only head shots and gun shots count, and each player starts with a set number of health points. Games include capture the flag, team elimination, free-for-all, domination, and attack-and-defend, with referees accompanying every group. The laser tag guns use eye-safe infrared beam technology that works in full sunlight across very large fields, so matches can be genuinely long-range and strategic. It’s the kind of setup that rewards teamwork and thinking, not just running and shooting.

Built for Birthdays, Corporate Days, and Everything Between

Battlefront specializes in birthday parties, church groups, youth camps, corporate team building, and family reunions. Weekend party packages are designed to save money for groups of 10 or more, bundling admission, gear, paintballs, and extras like a free chest protector for the birthday boy or girl and two free picnic tables. Additional players can be added at a discounted rate. The venue also hosts pickup games during school holidays and spring break, so individual players and small groups can join scheduled battles. Whether it’s a kids’ birthday, a dads-versus-sons outing, or an office team-building day, the flexible setup means groups can build their own experience rather than being locked into a rigid package.

Friendly Staff and a Place to Unwind After the Battle

Reviews consistently highlight the staff as a standout feature — described as patient, kind, helpful, and great with groups of kids. Referees accompany all groups to keep things safe and fun, and the staff monitors players at all times. Many visitors mention how welcoming and transparent the team is, from check-in through the final whistle. After the games, there’s a picnic area where groups can celebrate at no additional fee. Party tables with umbrellas can be rented for shade, and guests can bring coolers and their own food and drinks, which the venue will keep in refrigerators while they play. It’s a practical setup that lets the party continue right where the battle ended.