Step into Jacksonville’s rustic axe throwing lounge for hands-on fun with friends—learn to throw an axe safely, play giant games like Connect 4, and snack on local favorites between turns. You’ll share laughs (and maybe some friendly competition) in your private pit—a laid-back experience you’ll remember long after the last throw.
We stepped into Stumpy’s in Jacksonville and the first thing I noticed was this woody smell — not sharp, just sort of warm, like old cabins after rain. Our group got ushered over to our own fenced-in pit (which sounds more dramatic than it is), and our guide, Marcus, handed us axes with a grin that said he’d seen plenty of nervous first-timers. He ran through safety stuff quickly but didn’t make it awkward or anything — just enough so we wouldn’t lose any toes. I was honestly surprised how heavy the axe felt at first, but you get used to it after a couple throws.
There’s this weirdly satisfying thunk when you finally land one on the target — I missed a lot before that happened, and my friend cheered way too loudly when I did. Between turns we hung out in the lounge area, which has these big wooden tables and board games scattered around. Someone started up a giant Connect 4 game (I lost immediately), and there was this low hum of people laughing from other pits. The pizza came out hot and greasy, which hit the spot after all that nervous energy. Also: cheese curds are way better than I expected. Marcus kept checking in but never hovered — just enough to feel looked after.
The whole vibe is pretty relaxed — nobody’s rushing you, and you can just hang back with a beer if you want. There were families, couples, even someone celebrating a birthday with what looked like three generations throwing axes together (the grandma had surprisingly good aim). It’s wheelchair accessible too; saw one guy roll right up to the line and everyone cheered when he nailed his shot. We ended up staying longer than planned because no one wanted to leave mid-game — time kind of slips away in there.
Yes, all guests receive brief safety training and instruction on how to throw an axe safely before starting.
Small groups can book for one hour or 90 minutes; groups of seven or more require a two-hour session.
Yes, there is a "munchies menu" with pizza, empanadas, fries, cheese curds, hot pretzels, plus beer and wine at the bar.
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible including transportation options nearby.
You can play giant games like Stumpuck, giant timbers, Connect 4, as well as board games in the lounge area.
No, Stumpy's provides each group with two axes and two targets in their private pit.
Yes; groups of seven or more should reserve a two-hour session for enough time to play.
Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.
Your visit includes use of your own private throwing pit with two axes and two wooden targets provided by Stumpy’s. You’ll also have access to their rustic lounge area stocked with board games and giant games like Connect 4. Food from their munchies menu plus beer or wine is available for purchase throughout your session.
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