PARTY IN THE PARK
While a Pinterest-worthy party may be the goal, most kids just want to have fun with their friends and eat cake. Park parties are perfect for big birthday blowouts outside! Here’s rental info for your planning purposes:
DAVIDSON COUNTY
Metro Parks & Recreation
615-862-8400 | nashville.gov/parks
Picnic shelters are $60 for a full day, $30 for half. Percy Warner Park shelter rental is $50 for a half day/$100 full day. You can also rent ball fields for two hours. They cost $40 during the day, $60 at night. Rates listed are for Davidson County residents. Non residents pay more.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation
615-890-5333 | murfreesborotn.gov/parks
There are several pavilions for rent. Cost is $40 – $50 for half day, $80 – $240 full day. Patterson Park Community Center has a dining room with kitchen, game room, gyms, racquetball courts and a theater. Rentals range from $4 – $150 depending on what you reserve. The McFadden Community Center has a game room, gymnasium and meeting rooms available for rent for $15 – $40 per hour. Also, The Lions Club at Cannonsburgh Village is available.
Smyrna Parks & Recreation
615-459-9773 | townofsmyrna.org
Smyrna pavilion rentals cost $30 half day/$50 full day. The Assembly Hall, Hilltop-Rosenwald Community Center and the Train Depot are available for rent for $75 half day/$150 full day for 50 – 100 people.
La Vergne Parks & Recreation
615-793-3224 | lavergnetn.gov
The Bicentennial Park pavilion is available to reserve at no charge. The Multi-Purpose Building is available for $150 per day for up to 200 people. In addition, the two Veterans Park pavilions are available for $50 each per day.
SUMNER COUNTY
Gallatin Parks & Recreation
615-451-5911 | gallatinleisureservices.com/parks
Most pavilions and shelters in the parks system are free to use for Sumner County residents — just reserve in advance! The new covered pavilion by the brand-new pool behind the Gallatin Civic Center is $50.
Hendersonville Parks
615-822-3898 | hendersonvilleparks.org
There are three parks with 11 shelters with grills available to ren. Standard shelters are $25, and the large one is $75.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Williamson County Parks & Recreation
615-790-5719 | wcparksandrec.com
Operates more than 30 parks and facilities in Williamson County. To see all facilities, go to the website and click on “facilities and parks.”
City of Brentwood
615-371-0080 | brentwoodtn.gov
Pavilions, shelters and athletic courts/fields are available for rent at Granny White Park, River Park, Owl Creek Park, Crockett Park and Deerwood Arboretum. There’s a $50 refundable deposit. Call number above for fees.
City of Franklin
615-794-2103 | franklintn.gov/parks
Pavilions, shelters and athletic fields are available at Jim Warren Park, Aspen Grove Park, Pinkerton Park, Liberty Park and Fieldstone Park. Pavilions are $100 – $125 for day rental, and athletic fields are available on a day basis.
WILSON COUNTY
Mt. Juliet Parks & Recreation
615-754-2552 | mtjuliet-tn.gov
There are four pavilions and a gazebo at Charlie Daniels Park available for rent year round. Cost is $40/four hours for up to 75 people.
City of Lebanon Recreation
615-443-2839 | lebanontn.org
Don Fox Park has four pavilions available in four-hour blocks. Cost is $30 – $38.
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
615-443-2769 | tnstateparks.com
There are three picnic shelters/pavilions available for rent for up to 80 people for $40 – $50.
For our full roundup of rentable parks near you, visit nashvilleparent.com/parkparty.
PARTY IN THE BACKYARD
When you hire reinforcements, the stress of keeping party kids happy doesn’t fall solely on you. Such a relief! Some companies will bring the entire birthday party, while others provide certain elements.
Animal Tales
800-589-5408 | animaledzoocation.com
Forty-five minute presentation includes your choice of six live animals. Parties start at $175.
Anywhere Laser Tag
615-905-6103 | anywherelasertag.com
Bring six different missions with 12 laser guns to your child’s party. Prices range from $200 – $350+ depending on length of time and add-ons.
Big Thunder Events
866-246-5867 | bigthunderevents.com
Prices start at $133 for rental of bounce houses, dry slides, water slides, outdoor movie screens, mechanical rides, interactive games and more.
Bubble Ball Nashville
615-444-6835 | nashvillebubbleball.com
$250 gets you eight giant bubbles for two hours and a referee.
Little Critters & More
615-289-8642 | littlecrittersandmore.com
Rent a zip line, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull ride, petting zoo, a dunking booth, a rock wall and more plus concessions.
Mobile Laser Pursuit
615-403-9021 | mobilelaserpursuit.com
Laser party at your home for kids ages 8 and older.
Nashville Photo Booth
615-266-6086 | photoboothrentalnashville.com
Add photo booth memories to you kid’s party. Get price quote online.
Painting Party
615-308-9434 | facebook.com/PaintingParty
A painting party includes tables, materials, easels, stools and an industrial size drop cloth (just in case). Packages range from $30 – $40 per person (up to 11 guests) depending on time of travel and canvas size.
Plush Pals
615-474-7027 | facebook.com/plushpalsparties
Mobile teddy bear party and workshop. Parties require a minimum of 10 guests and a $50 deposit to confirm.Packages range from $14.99 – $29.99 per child depending on options.
Tennessee Bounce Parties
615-438-3116 | tnbounceparties.com
Many varieties of inflatables and slides (dry and water), carnival games, balloon artists and face painters.
For our extended Go-To Guide for kids’ birthday parties organized by county, visit nashvilleparent.com/birthdayparties.
PARTY ENTERTAINERS
Take the entertainment pressure off of yourself for your child’s birthday party. Hire an act!
A Little Princess
alittleprincessparties@gmail.com | alittleprincess.info
Your choice of Belle, Rapunzel, The Little Mermaid, Tinkerbell and more! They also provide face painting, sing-alongs and even “mini-makeovers.”
Best Party Ever
615-922-0025 | facebook.com/nashvillesbestcharacters
More than 60 costumed characters.
Chic Petite Kids Spa
615-730-7108 | chicpetitebrentwood.com
A magical, fancy and sassy place for little divas to celebrate their birthdays with friends.
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys
615-573-2702 | mrbondscienceguy.com
Themed science parties with hands on activities for kids, such as dry ice eruptions, bubbling potions and explosions!
Party Princess Productions
615-235-0415 | nashville.partyprincessproductions.com
Storybook characters, galactic heroes, princesses, superheroes and more.
For our full roundup of party entertainers, visit nashvilleparent.com/birthdayentertainers.
