Local Parks for upcoming birthday party?!

KandM05 · August 2010

Hi All,

I'm trying to settle on a place to hold my son's 1st birthday party. I'd like to keep it casual, and would love to just have a get together at my home, but its simply too small to hold a party. I'd like a venue that would allow me to do some basic decorating and either bring our own food or that provides cheep food (pizza, etc). I though a local park might be a good idea, but I cant seem to find anything promising online.

We'd be inviting about 35 adults and 9 kids.

We live in alexandria (Old Town) and would like to stay in that area, but I'm open to other surround areas as well (Arlington for example).

Any recommendations?

Thanks so much!

soom2007 · August 2010

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/clemyjontri/

BridetobeEm · August 2010

Fairfax Co has a ton of parks that you can use for b-day parties. I just got their newest magazine in the mail and pages 12-13 list all of the parks, sites, rec centers etc and it indicates which ones you can hold parties at. You can prob access the magazine online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov.parks or else do a search. I know Burke Lake Park does parties and they have a carousel and a mini-train ride there too, which kids love.

special382 · August 2010

We had Kenzie's 1st birthday party at Ft Ward Park in Alexandria. It as nice, you can reserve an area and there are picnic tables and grills. There is also a playground you can take the kids to.

babypuplove · August 2010

This spray park in Arlington is awesome. We attended a bday party there about a month ago, and the kids had a blast.

https://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/parksrecreation/scripts/parks/HayesPark.aspx

suecadence · August 2010

I'd also look at Potomac Overlook park in Arlington. They have a nice picnic shelter adjacent to a playground that you can rent out.

kbird · August 2010

Another idea - Fort Hunt Park. It's right off the parkway - about half way between Old Town and Mt. Vernon. They have a few nice pavilions, picnic tables and a playground. It's pretty spread out. It's cool to check out the old Fort too.

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