Chicago Archery is one of the best indoor archery ranges in the Wood Dale area, offering a welcoming environment for archers of all skill levels and ages. Located at 365 Georgetown Square in Wood Dale, Illinois, the facility features a multi-lane indoor range with 20 and 30-yard shooting distances, providing ample space for both beginner and experienced archers to practice their craft.
The range welcomes guests and walk-ins to shoot during open range hours for a fee of $21 per hour. Rental equipment is available for an additional $18, and paper targets are provided for $1 each. For those who prefer to bring their own gear, experienced archers new to the range receive mandatory range rules and safety instruction before beginning their session. The facility also offers punch card passes that allow archers to buy five shooting sessions for $80, saving $10 compared to standard rates.
Chicago Archery distinguishes itself through its comprehensive instruction programs. The facility requires all customers without prior archery training to complete a one-hour introductory lesson with a certified instructor for $60 before shooting independently. The range offers private lessons starting at $60 per hour for one person or $100 per hour for two people, with lesson packages available at discounted rates. Group classes are offered throughout the week in six-week beginner and intermediate sessions for $220 per session, with multiple time slots available on weekdays and weekends. The facility also runs specialized programs including the JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) program for youth ages 8-20 and an Adult Archery Program for those 21 and older, both offering opportunities for competitive archers to participate in local and national tournaments.
Beyond standard range shooting, Chicago Archery hosts group events and parties for occasions such as birthday celebrations, corporate team building, church functions, and bachelor or bachelorette parties. The facility offers two party experiences: traditional archery parties that include equipment, instruction from NFAA/USA certified staff, and target shooting, and Cosmic Archery, an enhanced experience featuring glow-in-the-dark face paint and black light targets. Parties accommodate groups of 12 or more and can be scheduled after business hours on Friday through Sunday.
The pro shop stocks equipment from top manufacturers including Mathews, Hoyt, BowTech, Elite, Ravin, Ten Point, Stryker, Victory, and Easton, among others. In addition to equipment sales, Chicago Archery offers comprehensive bow and crossbow services including tune-ups, setups, and installations. The facility welcomes crossbows for use on the range, provided they use bolts of at least 18 inches in length.
The range operates Tuesday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed on Mondays. Chicago Archery prides itself on fostering a friendly environment that promotes focus, self-confidence, discipline, respect, and team building among its community of archers.
