PDK Airport Playground

minditronic

While I said I wasn't going to have a birthday party for DS, I'm slowly changing my mind. Since my sister's four kids are out of control, I was thinking about having it at a park/playground. That way they are free to run around in the great outdoors instead of wreaking havoc on my house like they did at his baptism. Does anyone know how the picnic tables areas at the PDK playground work? Do you have to reserve them or are they first come first served? Any time I've been, I've seen several birthday parties and I'm wondering if they're FCFS, how early would I need to get there to secure one?

dbryson

Yes, you have to go through Downwinds Restaurant.  They've recently changed the format of parties.  It is a $300 minimum. 

I thought about this for Ridge but it is per person ....which includes adults as you have to do lunch.  

minditronic

Seriously? Well, that's out.

ETA: I just looked on their website and they said they only do one birthday party before they open to the public which sounds like they do it at the restaurant. I swear I've seen multiple parties going on at the playground when I've been there. Either way, I'm not spending $300 on food for a one year old's birthday. The thought of having my nieces and nephew here, though, sends my blood pressure through the roof. Ugh.

andrea922

Interesting, I had always heard it was on a first come basis. I have always seen more than 1 party there, and I wonder what they would do if you went and had a picnic there but didn't decorate it as a party? They can't stop you from picnicking there.

donna&ed

Ditto Andrea. I thought it was first come first serve as well.

dbryson

nope.  they use to hold the parties on the playground but moved it.  it is private property so you could chance it but may get kicked off. 

 

https://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=126811&catid=3

 

https://www.downwindrestaurant.com/Parties.htm

minditronic

Thanks for the help, ladies. I just called Downwind and spoke to a very nice gentleman who told me that the picnic area is first come, first served. Now, I just have to figure out how early to get there to snag a few tables.

andrea922

Yeah, I am certain you can go and snag the picnic tables and they are first come. We see people there early on Saturdays, like 9:30 or 10, and the parties seem to start around 11:30 or 12, so I would get there pretty early. There are picnic tables near the trees and some under a cover. I think the downwind thing is if you want to use their location and their deck and they provide the food.