| Not too old. We did playground birthday parties up to age 8 (or 9?) or so. There was a splash pad, too (summer birthday). The kids all seemed to have fun. |
No one owes anything, and yes we will be sending our kid with a nice gift, but internally we will be side-eyeing your cheapness. |
You sound crazy |
Know that pretty much anyone you tell this to will think you are insane. |
| I’m having a playground birthday for a 9 year old, so obviously I don’t think 7 is too old. |
| Not too old! |
I have never thought this about any party I have been to. You’re the problem. |
This literally wouldn’t even occur to me. Honestly, I’d be grateful I don’t have to drive to some trampoline park an hour away. |
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I think it’s totally fine for 7-8 year olds.
Mine is 12 now and will still occasionally play on a playground if there is a group of friends. They play tag etc. I wouldn’t do a bday at a playground now. At 9-10 I noticed some of the girks she had over from school hadn’t been to a playground in years but enjoyed it. It’s sad that elem kids aren’t doing this as much. |
| My kid is 6 and has been to a few of these this year and they're a big hit (Chessie's Big Back Yard, Hidden Oaks, and Burke Lake). I can't see any reason they'd change in a year. |
+1 |
+1 |
This. |
| We are doing this for our 7 year old at our neighborhood playground. We will plan some party games like a scavenger hunt and hopefully get an ice cream truck instead of cake. |
| Not too old. Parents will be thrilled they can bring younger siblings too. |