Budget-Friendly Kids’ Party Venues

The Park

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When the weather permits, the park is a wonderful place to throw a birthday bash. This outdoor space provides plenty of room for plenty of guests—and best of all, it’s free of charge. Simply invite friends to meet you at the park of your choice, pack a picnic lunch and entertain the kids with some traditional outdoor games and activities.

If you want to use your park’s event facilities, such as a pavilion (in case of rainy weather), reserved picnic tables, or bbq equipment, you may have to pay a rental fee. This flat-rate fee is likely to be much less costly than the per-person price an indoor venue might charge.

Sometimes, the park can even provide the perfect party space in the winter. If there is snow on the ground, invite friends for a sledding party. If the park has a lake that allows ice skating, bundle up and have an ice-skating party.