Paintball in San Francisco, CA

Petaluma Playland is located on the Sonoma County Fairgrounds property in Petaluma, California.

The venue offers five action sports — paintball, airsoft, laser tag, Gelly Ball, and Nerf games — across multiple themed fields including a Ghost Town, an urban arena, a professional turf field, and a wooded area. Private parties for groups of eight or more run two to three hours with dedicated referees and private field access. Walk-on play is available on weekends for individuals who want to drop in without a reservation.

The club also hosts corporate team-building events, birthday parties, and group celebrations. A pro shop sells snacks and drinks, local restaurants deliver to the field, and spectators are welcome in designated viewing areas. Nighttime glow sessions add a unique after-dark experience with cosmic paintball, glow airsoft, and glow Gelly Ball. The facility closes temporarily each June through mid-July due to the annual Sonoma County Fair on the fairgrounds property.

Fairfield Extreme Sports Paintball and Airsoft is located on Cordelia Road in the Cordelia area of Fairfield, California.

The park offers outdoor paintball and airsoft with game modes including Capture the Flag, Team Death Match, Free for All, and King of the Hill. Players can bring their own equipment or rent markers, masks, air tanks, and airsoft rifles on-site. The field features a mix of natural terrain and tactical obstacles like bunkers and barricades, creating a dynamic environment that rewards teamwork and strategy. The park runs regular weekend open play as well as special scenario events such as Zombie Wars.

Beyond the games themselves, the facility provides a dressing room, restrooms, parking, and a staging area for resting between matches. The venue is well-suited for birthday parties, corporate team-building events, bachelor parties, and group outings. The staff includes experienced referees who ensure safety and fair play while maintaining a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere. Rental packages and group deals are available, and reservations are required to play.

Extreme Paintball Park is located on Dusty Lane in Modesto, California, and has been serving the Central Valley since 1999.

The park offers seven playing fields with a variety of layouts including Hyperball, woodsball, and scenario-style courses. Three distinct play styles are available: Traditional Paintball (.68 cal), Low Impact Paintball (.50 cal with reduced velocity), and Paintball Lite (spring-powered markers for ages 7+). Games rotate through scenarios like Capture the Flag, Defend the Fort, Medic, and Zombie-themed rounds. Group packages include rental gear, paintballs, and referee support, with private options available for exclusive use of a dedicated staff member.

The park caters to birthday parties, corporate team-building, school and church groups, bachelor parties, and individual walk-on players. Additional amenities include a party area, lunch options through Papa John’s, an on-site pro shop (Extreme Megastore), and MVP equipment upgrades. The staff is known for being friendly and accommodating, and the park maintains a perfect safety record with strict rule enforcement and thorough equipment sanitation.

TAG Adventure Park is located in Hollister, California, along San Benito Street — about 30 miles south of San Jose and roughly 45 minutes from Monterey, nestled in the rolling hills of San Benito County.

The park offers paintball at three impact levels (Low, Medium, and High), airsoft, gellyball, archery, Run & Gun time trials, laser tag, and a variety of specialty activities. Over ten courses include speedball, CQB, trenches, a fort, and natural terrain. Walk-on paintball and gellyball are available every weekend, while airsoft runs on select dates. Private events can be booked for birthdays, bachelor parties, corporate team-building, and church or youth groups.

The park features a covered picnic area with misters, elevated watch towers for spectators, and a family-owned staff with over 35 years of experience. Rental gear is available for all activities, and the paintballs are eco-friendly and non-staining. The atmosphere is welcoming to beginners and seasoned players alike, with a strong emphasis on safety and fair play.

Paintball Jungle is located in American Canyon, California, minutes from Napa Wine Country in the San Francisco North Bay Area. The park spans 40 acres of outdoor fields with jungle terrain, speedball zones, and movie-set-style forts and bunkers. Continuous 30-minute big games run all day alongside beginner games, woodsball, capture the flag, attack and defend, and speedball. The park offers rental packages from basic to pro-level, a fully stocked Pro Shop, and Gel Splat for younger players ages 8 and up.

The Jungle specializes in birthday parties, bachelor parties, family reunions, corporate team building, church groups, and youth camps. Groups of 10 to 250+ are welcome, and private events can be arranged by reservation seven days a week. The staff provides guidance for tactical scenarios and leadership exercises, making it a popular choice for team-building outings. The park operates rain or shine and has ample parking.

Sunol Paintball is located in the scenic rolling hills of Sunol, California, in the East Bay region — a short drive from the 680 freeway, nestled along Vallecitos Road.

The field offers a classic outdoor paintball experience with natural terrain, bunkers, and obstacles that reward teamwork and smart positioning. Games include capture-the-flag, elimination, and signature scenarios like “The Ticking Time Bomb.” Walk-on play is available on weekends, while private half-day and full-day events can be booked for corporate team-building, bachelor parties, birthdays, and church or community groups. Rental gear is provided, and the staff is experienced, friendly, and focused on safety.

Additional amenities include parking, restrooms, a staging area, and individual rental items like chest protectors and coveralls. The field is family-owned and operated with over fifteen years of experience. It is located near Sunol Regional Wilderness, making it easy to pair a paintball session with a hike or picnic. The atmosphere is down-to-earth and welcoming to both beginners and seasoned players.

American Paintball Park is located in Livermore, California, off Greenville Road in the eastern Tri-Valley area.

The park offers nine distinct playing fields across 6.6 acres, including the Spools, Back Diamond, Door, Attack & Defend, and Four Corner fields. It runs a continuous main game for walk-on players and small groups, plus private party packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold) with dedicated play time, rental equipment, and take-home masks. Self-equipped players are welcome at a reduced rate, and the park also offers portable laser tag for off-site events.

Beyond the fields, the park provides a shaded staging area, picnic tables, handicap-accessible restrooms, cleaning stations, a chrono area, and a shooting range. A pro shop sells paintballs and gear, and refreshments are available on-site. The park is family-owned and operated since 2010 by Clif Mathews, with a staff known for being friendly and helpful. It suits birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette events, corporate team-building, church groups, summer camps, and training exercises. Open Saturdays and Sundays 9 AM to 4 PM, with weekday private parties by reservation.