I've been returning here many times, and it's changed a bit from my last review, so I'll give an update. The staging area is slightly updated with more rentals and more spools for tables. Space for your gear is not an issue, my group of 4 fit comfortably on 2 spools even though there were several large parties there taking up a lot of space.
The best thing about P3 is the safety. When you have games of 30 people running side by side with walk-ons all over, it can get insane. All the refs were professional and cared about the sport, listening to the players when they needed help and pausing games if need be. The most important rule is about masks past the staging area. A member of the opposing team took off their mask while we were switching sides and was booted form the park immediately. At P3, safety is the most important thing. It is the high safety standards and the knowledgeable staff that keeps me returning time after time. Not only is safety stressed, but the small details as well.
A roaring campfire was THE BEST IDEA EVER. We played a game in the 20 degree weather for 5 hours and it was the campfire that gave us the constant strength to keep returning to the fields. Without the fire, I would have left within an hour due to the cold. Props to the person who thought of that.
While I myself am not a young child, I have seen many young children coming here for parties and even walk-ons! I love seeing people get into the sport and the refs help them out significantly and give them tips. One ref even helped ease the stress of one child after seeing some intimidating walk-ons go to the field next to them. I had to chuckle when I heard the ref say he would personally shoot anyone who shot the kids. At the end of the game, the kids were bouncing up and down, covered in paint, and having a great time. No shooting from the ref happened and everyone stuck to their own field :P
This was only my second walk-on game (excluding scenarios) and the players were awesome. I'm not talking about skill, but enthusiasm. Many players were new, and several others were obvious vets of the game. The higher skilled players never lit up the rentals, and the rental players followed the rules. Even as a relatively new-player (maybe 20 hours of playing under my belt), I could have a great time with players of no skill level or very advanced skill level.
When my personal gun broke, the staff was very helpful and kind about attempting to fix it, and then gave me a rental. When my rental kept jamming (gotta love rentals), I was given a new rental, free of charge.
Out of any of the paintball parks I've been to in Maryland, I go to P3 the most due to their safety, atmosphere, and staff. Can't wait to come back soon! read more