Here's my overdue review regarding the party hosting experience. Spoiler alert: amazing all around (honestly just do yourself a favor and book your party here asap!)
Let me start by saying I'm not one who loves hosting...let alone a big party The process seemed especially daunting with my kids' bdays 2 weeks apart. But Playlab made the process so easy planning my 1 year old's party. I went back and forth hosting one but have zero regrets doing it especially with how wonderful it played out start to finish. Guests also commented on what a perfect venue it was + how nice the staff treated everyone.
Space: the venue alone has enough activities to keep kids engaged both indoors and outdoors. They also offer to connect you with unique hired entertainment options (e.g. balloon animals, petting zoo). Love the variety of toys/play structures to accommodate a wide age range. Easy street parking. Didn't feel too crowded even at max capacity.
Included/rental items: this was so perfect to minimize stuff to transport/buy - from included tables/chairs/fridge/freezer to fairly priced serving ware/decor/ice/drinks...they really thought out everything to make it easier on busy parents
Staff/communication: Jason and Christian were incredibly patient and helpful setting up decor, making sure things ran smoothly, and just being reliable experts to lean on. Having prior planning input + assistance day of saved me so much time and energy.
Food/Drinks: Appreciated having the freedom to pick our own catering/BYOB option without an additional fee. Overall there's so much freedom to be as minimal or add on as much as you need (and without any added pressure or judgement).
They really built a great party planning system to meet your needs at a transparent, reasonable rate.
I knew my kids would love celebrating here given how much fun they love visiting. The sweet surprise was witnessing first time guests + their parents having a blast. We received so much positive input which helped validate our decision to celebrate...
Read moreVery nice, clean, and the staff was friendly. However, it was quite challenging to get in with a stroller. I understand it may not be the ideal setup for strollers, but with two young kids, it’s necessary. I had to park around the corner, and the layout made it hard to maneuver. The gate entrance was particularly tricky – a car parked too close prevented it from fully opening, and a planter blocked the other side. The gate’s weight caused it to close automatically, making it tough to get the stroller through without something to prop it open. Additionally, the security gate beyond was difficult to manage on my own with the first gate closing quickly behind me. Overall, I would caution that this location may not be very accessible for strollers or...
Read moreI had my son’s birthday party here recently. Planning was so easy and the kids and other parents had a blast. Playlab is a great venue for so many reasons. First, the space is great for kids 7 and under. There are both indoor and outdoor play spaces to allow kids the freedom to explore and all within a gated space so the crowd is contained and secure. Second, they offered add-ons like balloons/decorations or coffee, so you can minimize the stress of planning. Third, it’s affordably priced. Fourth, they include a staff member with the booking to help you set up and clean up, and to support you throughout the party. Fifth, you can set up the place as you see fit and they are incredibly flexible.
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