I'd best describe my life's experience paintballing as "amateur". I shoot maybe once a year when groups of friends decide to have a bachelor party, random adventure outing, etc. For guys like me, the criteria for a good park are pretty basic (working equipment, relaxed refs, easy payment terms, good directions) and Gateway Paintball in Bridgeton covers all of the bases well. A quick visit to their website yields all of the key details including straightforward pricing for both groups and open play sessions, as well as the field's waiver. Directions via Google Map are currently accurate and I found the promises made there to be pretty much in place at the field. Our group organized a private match and the ref guided us on a battle tour of Gateway's scenes: a woodland trench field, a small "town", a series of obstacle fields with netting for observers, a fortress/castle to attack. None were particularly elaborate, but all were fun and well-sized for small to mid-sized groups. A few dollars more than Wacky Warriors, under most circumstances I would suggest either as a good option for a casual player or organizer looking for a place to take a group. The atmosphere was family-friendly (there were a number of kids participating and even a handful of moms) but perfect for a group of guys to shoot each other up at the same time. Note: Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Tip: The field's clear about their field paint only policy. There are also a few places where it seems like you should be able to remove your goggles safely that you can't. The refs will point these out. read more

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our fantastic son's 10th birthday and it was truly an awesome experience. It was the first time any of the kids had ever experienced paintball and Gateway provided an experience that the kids will talk about for years. The owners, Terri and Tim, could not have been any nicer or more accommodating. Our referee, Sam, was also fantastic and kind. The location was so serene and peaceful with the exception of the delightful laughter of all the kids having a great time and the popping of the paintball guns. Our son could not thank us enough for making his 10th birthday so special and memorable and my husband and I can't thank Tim and Terri enough for their excellent customer service. I highly recommend that everyone check out Gateway Paintball. You will not be disappointed!! Sincerely, The Jethroes read more

I just had a company outing on 12/1/16 and it was FANTASTIC. Greg the referee was great at explaining safety to the group and was extremely friendly and helpful. Our group ranges in age from early 20s to 50s and the event was fun for everyone. They were well organized and the equipment was in good condition and prepared for us. We BBQ'd on site and it was a perfect environment for team building. The staff came out early at our request to let us start grilling and they even let some of our "cooks" come out on the field (with safety gear of course) to capture videos. We've done Dave & Busters, picnics and other team building events, but this was unanimously voted the best of all. We are already planning to come back in the near future and all the "cooks" want to play this time. read more

Had a great time with our company outing. Very friendly and helpful since most of us had never played before. Jack was a great referee and explained all the games very well. Impressed that we received body armor, gloves, jerseys and neck guards included with the normal price of admission. Great operation. We'll definitely be back! read more