Archery Bow Range Chicago

Singed up for a Saturday intro clinic, which was for a hour and a half. They have four rules, three of which deal with safety, the fourth is "have fun". Much to my surprise, they had three separate groups that all had to share the same materials such as, bows and arrows. The first session took over 15 minutes to get through. 2/3s of the rest of the time was spent waiting for other groups to finish shooting 3 measly arrows. Needless to say, my group broke rule number 4, "have fun" for the full hour and a half. We paid $25 dollars to shoot for about 25 minutes.

VERY, VERY DISAPPOINTED.

I use to study Kyudo a few years ago when I live in Osaka so was looking for a place I can practice my Archery and happen to found this place. It's my first time being here definitely won't be my last not only does the owner friendly and helpful but is willing to take the time to teach people who are not experienced and Archery. When I have arrived I was able to take a few practice shots and then get my feeling adjusting is plenty of space and great for beginners and advance. I usually don't give 5 stars but the fact that I was given great service & the owner was very knowledgeable I can't complain I even pay Advance. Make sure you bring cash payment is usually taken by cash only.

I had so much fuuuuun!!!!!!!!! Archery is harder than it looks and I guess I will never survive hunger games. Hehe :)

Here's why this place gets 5 stars:
1. Free parking!! ( although I guess it gets pretty crowded because by the time we were done and out people were waiting for Parking spaces)
2. Friendly friendly staff! They were so patient and funny and eager to answer any questions. They greet u by the door with a welcoming "hello!".
3. Affordable. $27/ person if 5 or more people in a group and $35/ person if 4 or less people. (Not sure if these prices are higher for a party because some of the other reviews say different.)
4. Have fun!! That's one of their biggest rules!
5. We got to keep out bullseye sheet thingy!

-like others have said its in a warehouse-type building and u have to ring bell to get in. It's located right next to a puppy food store. (I don't have a pet but I suggest checking it out after archery because some of the products are so funny and cute)

-when u walk in they'll instruct u to sign in and sign a waiver. Coat hanger available upon walking in

-they take only cash or check so have these ready!

- they don't have a phone. ALL contact is via email or walk-in so make sure to book appointments in advance

Have fun!! My party and I sure did! Far exceeded our expectations! Can't wait to go back!

I highly recommend Archery Bow Range. For just $25 you can take an intro clinic to archery which includes some quick instructions and tips and then you'll get to shoot for about 1.5 hours. We were split into two groups and each group shot 3 arrows before the next group went so the turnover was very quick. The instructors were very professional, friendly, and helpful. Do take note that they only accept cash or check so make sure you have one or the other on you. Definitely stop by if you have a chance and I'm sure you'll have a blast like I did.

I had an absolutely amazing time at this range. I had never done archery before.They made me feel very comfortable is showed me exactly what to do.I felt safe and had lots of fun. I am definitely going here again. I actually got a couple of bullseye too.

Let's start this year of reviews off right with a 5 star one! Came for part 1 of Karen K's big birthday blowout and had a lot of fun, even though I was pretty horrendous at the actual archery.

So there is a parking lot right next to the building, just be sure to avoid the parking that is reserved for the puppy store next door. Ring the doorbell to get buzzed in and down the corridor-like area is another door to get into the archery area.

I think we were booked as a private party, as our little group had the room and the instructor to ourselves which made things a little more comfortable. I get to be horrendously bad at archery in front of my friends instead of the whole world.

You sign a waiver, go over the basic rules and how-to's and the next thing you know you are the next Katniss Everdeen. Or not... as in my case. Regardless of skill or lack thereof, there is a lot of fun to be had here. The staff is super laid back, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend taking a trip and trying your hand at archery!

Awesome experience! I was in the mood to do somethin on the more active side. Somethin I've never done before. Somethin that could potentially benefit me, should a zombie apocalypse ever happen.

For $20, this was epic! Yes, it's kinda difficult to find. The parking lot is free, but small. It is actually a little bit cold inside (it is a warehouse) and you have to navigate to find your way to the range once you step in...

But this is a super friendly, family safe, good vibes place! definitely good for a date! No one here seemed sketchy at all, workers or shooters otherwise.

Eva was our instructor, and she was fantastic! She so made the day. She was patient, enthusiastic, and knowledgable. We had to wait a little to get our round of shooting started, so she hooked us up with more arrows to make the most of our shooting time.

We couldn't stop raving about it the moment we left! Sure to be back for more.

I love this place so much. Their classes / leagues are awesome and everyone who works there is friendly and just wants to share their love of this sport. I've taken some friends there as well who were true beginners / hadn't shot in a long time and within the hour they were shooting really well and had a great time. Highly recommend!

When people talk about "hidden gems" Archery Bow Range Chicago is exactly the kind of place they're talking about. The location is obscure, the people are pleasant, it's a great bang for your buck and the overall experience is wonderful. I can't think of much more that a "hidden gem" could want on it's business card.

This is a great place to learn about archery. The staff, volunteers and other archery enthusiasts are easy going, knowledgeable and eager to teach. They have two ranges with one devoted to teaching novice archers so you don't have to feel self conscious while you fumble around trying to hit the target standing next to Katniss or Legolas doing rapid fire trick shots at 100 paces. The main range is at least 20 yards and just watching the accomplished archers hit center time and time again from that distance is truly amazing.

Range time is $10 an hour if you have your own equipment. If you need to rent their bows (compound or recurve) it's only another $5. After the first hour you'll be amazed at how well you're doing. They have beginner clinics or will give you pointers as you fumble through the first few shots. It's a great hobby and lot of fun.

The hours are limited and the main range is often devoted to a specific level of shooting or league so it's a good idea to check the schedule posted on their website before a visit. Although since I often don't take my own advice, they always do their best to accommodate me when I roll in at the wrong time. That's just the type of cool people they are. They really go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good experience. I just can't say enough good things about them. I'm very happy I found them.

Got a chance to experience shooting a bow and arrow here due to a friend deciding to have her birthday here.

Its shares a building with other businesses on 1757 N Kimball....you will run into it after passing a viaduct going south on Kimball on the east side of the street. Once you come in you see the targets and all the bows. If there are people shooting there is a small wait area near the cash register (they take cash only..FYI). I think the charge is $15 an hour.

When your turn comes, the instructors (really cool guys) are very thorough in making sure you understand bow and arrow safety and the process of using the materials. We had a competitive group of 12 and the instructors were definitely clear on everything and none of us got hurt. We all had a great time and I know I will be returning to brush up on my skills

I've never touched a bow and arrow in my life until this past weekend. I brought the boy as part of date night. He was pleasantly surprised and very excited when it came time to start shooting.

Although there was a private event in the other room, there were others practicing in the other/larger room. The safety lesson was quick and we went straight into it. We both had a lot of fun. I was scared of breaking the string on the bow at first, but it is more resilient than you think! We had to switch with another group of people since there are only 6? targets in the smaller room. But it went by smoothly and quickly.

I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for something different to do on a date or if you want to channel your inner Katniss Everdeen. The room is simple, basic and even "shabby" if you really want to be negative. I prefer to think of it as utilitarian and focused on the mission, which is to hone your archery skills.

$15 an hour including gear rental. $5 for safety lesson. $20 total for 1 hour of fun for newbies. Just remember to ring the buzzer from the parking lot!