4. Serve barbecue favorites
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What’s more delicious than eating a freshly grilled meal al fresco? Lots of public parks have charcoal grills where visitors can cook their own food. You might also be allowed to bring your own gas grill if you’d prefer, so check the rules for the park of your choice.
5. Include a charcuterie board
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There’s a reason charcuterie boards have been so popular lately. They’re easy to create and allow foodies to enjoy a wide assortment of delicious cheeses, cured meats, fruits and veggies, preserves, etc., customizing their flavor combos to their heart’s content. Done right, they can also be extremely visually appealing.
If you’d like to include this park birthday party idea in your own gathering, here’s a guide to making a simple charcuterie board for a picnic from Nosh and Nourish.
6. Do some yoga
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Not sure what to plan when it comes to activities for your park birthday party? If you and your guests are the kinds of people who enjoy doing yoga, ask guests to bring their yoga mats and have a quick yoga session before you get to relaxing, eating snacks, and drinking delicious beverages. You might even want to hire a yoga teacher to lead the group through some poses.
Peerspace makes booking a outdoor yoga venue complete with an on-site instructor a breeze! For instance, you can book this gorgeous yoga studio with indoor and outdoor space in Austin, TX. It’s park-like outdoor setting is truly inspirational. And if the weather refuses to cooperate, simply move the party indoors!
7. Enjoy a childhood throwback with relay races
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Another activity that’s super fun and active: relay races! My Domaine points out that “organized activities like the water balloon toss, tug of war, and potato sack race can be so much fun”. They also note that this is a great activity not only for adult guests but also for any kids who might be in attendance.
8. Play board/card games
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Maybe yoga or relay races aren’t quite your speed, but you love to hang out and play games with your buds. Board and card games are an ideal choice for an outdoor party because they typically require no technology to work. Bring your favorite games or try something new, and don’t be afraid to get a little competitive – you’ll have a blast.
9. Use outdoor lighting to continue your party into the evening
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With the addition of some battery-powered string lights and/or globe lights hung from nearby trees, your party doesn’t have to end at sunset, especially if it’s a warm summer night. As a bonus, these kinds of lights also happen to do a great job of adding a warm ambiance and dreamy atmosphere to your party. Just be sure to check the official visiting hours of the park where you’re hosting your party, so you don’t end up getting kicked out early.
Make your park setting even more gorgeous by utilizing our outdoor party decoration ideas!