Paintball Sport Palace

Paintball Sport Palace operates both indoor and outdoor playing fields designed to serve the growing paintball community in Summit County. Located on the site of a former multiscreen drive-in theater in southeast Akron, the facility offers the space and atmosphere that serious players demand.

Ohio's variable climate makes indoor and outdoor capacity essential. Many paintball operations have failed by trying to run on one or the other. Paintball Sport Palace designed around this reality from day one—the indoor arena handles cold months and weather cancellations, while the outdoor field drives peak-season volume.

Field Rental & League Play - Bookings and reservations handled in advance - League play with scorekeeping and standings - Tournament events sponsored by equipment manufacturers - Packages for corporate team-building outings

Equipment Rental - Stingray semi-auto paintball guns - Tracer pump-action paintball guns - Safety goggles with full protective visors - Loaders, barrels squeegees, and protective gear

Consumables & Supplies - Paintballs (water-soluble, various colors) - CO2 refills and portable canisters - Electronic loaders for resale - Smoke grenades, trip flares, and miscellaneous ordinance

Food Concessions - On-site food service with strong profit margins when properly managed

The military theme isn't aesthetic decoration—it's core to repeat business. Players want immersion in a themed environment, not just a grassy field.

Unlike traditional sports venues, paintball facilities benefit from a gruff, utilitarian atmosphere. The focus is on gameplay and competition, not on building appearance. This allows operators to maximize playing space while minimizing unnecessary capital expenditure on cosmetics.

All players receive a safety briefing before play and sign liability waivers. Enforced rules include: - Mandatory eye protection (goggles with visors) - Players confined to marked boundaries - Day-bans for rule violations - Permanent bans available for serious infractions

General liability insurance is readily available for paintball operations that follow proper procedures.

Primary: Young Adults (16-25) - Reached through rock/hard rock radio advertising - Co-op deals with local establishments catering to young people - Cross-promotion with laser tag facilities and paintball supply shops

Secondary: Older Adults (26-46) - Corporate team-building packages - Competitive tournament players - Weekend outdoor enthusiasts

Akron has one established competitor—a small indoor-only arena with limited expansion room, erratic hours, and minimal advertising. Despite operating successfully, they've barely tapped the market. Their police officer ownership means paintball isn't their primary business focus, leaving opportunity for a full-service operation.

The nearest significant competitor is in Cincinnati, too far for regular patronage.

• •Location: Southeast Akron, close to shopping malls and main thoroughfares
• •Space: Repurposed drive-in theater with multiple buildings
• •Theme: Military
• •Fields: Both indoor and outdoor capable
• •Expansion potential: Significant unused acreage for future growth

Initial inventory includes 50 semi-auto Stingray guns, 20 pump-action Tracers, compressed air systems, 100 CO2 canisters, 70 goggle sets, 20,000 paintballs, loaders, and protective equipment. Total equipment cost: approximately $20,000.

Off-season operating costs run around $1,000/month. Revenue accelerates with warm weather and outdoor field usage, though indoor capacity supports year-round bookings.