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Here are some things to keep in mind when planning a birthday party with Dakota County Parks.

​Food

​Party food and drinks are the responsibility of the party organizer. Bring a cooler to store beverages, ice cream, cake, etc. (A refrigerator or freezer is not available.) There will be time after the park naturalist's activity for refreshments. Please no eating or drinking during the activity. 

To reduce waster, buy snack food in bulk to reduce packaging and use reusable containers for food. 

Indoor and outdoor seating available.​

Decorations

Party decorations are optional. If you choose to use decorations, consider those that minimize waste and prevent damage to the environment whenever possible.

Please note the following are not allowed: throwing confetti or rice; using tape on the walls, tables or chairs; or tethering or releasing balloons outdoors.

Dress appropriately

Parties include activities inside and outside. To make your party most enjoyable, all participants (including chaperones) should dress for the weather, including hiking boots or sturdy shoes (no open-toed sandals or dress shoes), rain gear, hats, snow pants, gloves, etc.

Chaperones

Up to 15 children are allowed. Adult chaperones at the ratio of 1 adult per 10 children are required. Group leaders or chaperones may be asked to help with party preparation, logistics and supervision. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Arrival

You may arrive for set-up up to one-half hour before your party.

Gifts

You may store gifts in a private area during your party. Dakota County staff is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

To reduce waste, m​ake gift wrap out of old posters, maps, comics, home sewn cloth bags, magazine or catalog pages, handkerchiefs, T-shirts or other clothing item that can double as part of the gift.

Organizer responsibilities

The party organizer is responsible for refreshments, favors, gifts and decorations. In addition, the party organizer is responsible for returning the Discovery Room ​to its original condition immediately following the party. An additional cleaning fee will be assessed to the party organizer if cleaning is not completed.

Last updated: 1/30/2023 10:03 AM

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