Riverside Archery is California's oldest archery pro shop, operating for nearly 50 years as a family-owned business in downtown Riverside. The facility combines a full-service pro shop with a professional-grade indoor archery range, making it a comprehensive destination for archers of all skill levels.
The centerpiece of the facility is the indoor range, which features a 20-yard shooting distance with 13 lanes. This climate-controlled environment allows for consistent practice and instruction year-round. The range operates on a first-come, first-serve basis during open shooting hours, with access available Tuesday through Sunday. All shooters using the range with their own equipment or rentals must either have extensive prior archery experience or have completed at least one lesson at the facility, ensuring a safe and professional shooting environment.
Beyond the range itself, Riverside Archery operates as a comprehensive archery destination. The pro shop stocks equipment from all major bow brands and specializes exclusively in archery products across multiple price ranges, catering to beginners, recreational shooters, hunters, and competitive archers. The facility offers a range of services including detailed technical support with experienced technicians who handle bow tuning and setup, arrow building and custom refletching, string creation using premium BCY fibers made in-house, and comprehensive accessory installation.
The business places special emphasis on instruction and youth development. USA Archery certified instructors lead beginner group lessons, private one-on-one instruction, and specialized party packages for events like birthdays and corporate team building. The facility also hosts the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program, offering structured coaching for youth ages 10 and up as well as adults seeking competitive development. JOAD participants gain access to both indoor instruction and outdoor practice opportunities, with monthly achievement award testing that progresses toward Olympic-level recognition.
Customer reviews consistently highlight the welcoming and knowledgeable atmosphere. Instructors are praised for being patient, encouraging, and skilled at teaching proper technique to newcomers while making the experience enjoyable and fun. Multiple reviewers note that they were able to improve their shooting accuracy noticeably during lessons and express desire to return. The professional staff demonstrates deep expertise, with customers trusting them for serious technical work and problem-solving. The business maintains a strong community reputation, with patrons describing it as the go-to destination for any archery needs in Southern California.
