Birthday Parties

*Fort Hill birthday parties are fully booked for June and July 2023. Nature parties at Knoch Knolls are booked through August 2023.  Thank you!
Did you know that Naperville Park District birthday parties provide private and semi-private spaces and experiences?

In addition to providing a clean and healthy environment, our parties are conducted in spaces that are either entirely reserved for the party, or cordoned off from other activities that are taking place. And, there are maximum limits for each group to keep each party smaller in size. We also provide everything you need to make your event special for your child and easy for you including dessert from DeEtta’s Bakery, staff-run activities, drinks, paper products and utensils and we clean up after your event. Aurelio's Pizza can be ordered through the Party Coordinator for an additional cost. Register at any time; parties require a minimum two-week notice; nature parties require three weeks notice. Days/times are subject to availability.

To get your party experience started, submit your request or contact the Party Coordinator.

Get your Party started! Fill out the Party Request form.

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Party Options

NEW Painting Party

Kids will enjoy painting with provided canvases, paint, brushes, smocks and painting templates. For 12 participants including the birthday child.  Located at the Fort Hill Activity Center. Ages 6-12. This party is 1.5 hours.

Fee is $280(R)/$310(NR).

Party includes:

  • DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes
  • Lemonade and water
  • Two party hosts
  • Tablecloths
  • Paper products
  • Utensils

Parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or parents can pick up their children at the conclusion of the party.

NEW Dance Party

Kids will enjoy a fun filled party of dancing with fun routines taught by a fitness instructor. For 15 participants including the birthday child. Up to three additional participants may be added for $10 each. Located at the Fort Hill Activity Center. Ages 4-10. This party is 1.5 hours.

Fee is $280(R)/$310(NR).

Party includes:

  • DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes
  • Lemonade and water
  • Two party hosts
  • Tablecloths
  • Paper products
  • Utensils

Parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or parents can pick up their children at the conclusion of the party.

Gymnastics Party

Enjoy our gymnastics center while your child jumps, dives, and tumbles on our tumble track, foam pit, and gymnastics equipment. For 15 participants including the birthday child. Up to three additional participants may be added for $10 each. Located at the Fort Hill Activity Center. Ages 4-12. This party is 1.5 hours.

Fee is $250(R)/$280(NR).

Party includes:

  • DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes
  • Lemonade and water
  • Two party hosts
  • Tablecloths
  • Paper products
  • Utensils

Parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or parents can pick up their children at the conclusion of the party.

The Fort Party

Enjoy exclusive use of our 4-level indoor playground. Climb through the tubes, zoom down the slides, and more! For 15 participants including the birthday child. Up to three additional participants may be added for $10 each. Located at the Fort Hill Activity Center.  Ages 5-10. This party is 1.5 hours.

Fee is $250(R)/$280(NR).

Party includes:

  • DeEtta’s Bakery cake
  • Lemonade and water
  • Two party hosts
  • Tablecloths
  • Paper products
  • Utensils

Parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or parents can pick up their children at the conclusion of the party.

Sports Party

Come play your favorite gym games or sports on our courts. Options include soccer, basketball and volleyball. For 15 participants including the birthday child. Up to three additional participants may be added for $10 each. Located at the Fort Hill Activity Center. Ages 7-12. This party is 1.5 hours.

Fee is $250(R)/$280(NR).

Party includes:

  • DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes
  • Lemonade and water
  • Two party hosts
  • Tablecloths
  • Paper products
  • Utensils

Parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or parents can pick up their children at the conclusion of the party.

Block Party featuring LEGO®

Let your imagination run wild with LEGO! Try your hand at building sky scrapers, vehicles, boats, towers, bridges, and more with our huge collection of LEGOs! Your party guests will enjoy this LEGO extravaganza with endless creative possibilities. For 15 participants including the birthday child. Up to three additional participants may be added for $10 each. Located at the Fort Hill Activity Center. Ages 5-8. This party is 1.5 hours.

Fee is $250(R)/$280(NR).

Party includes:

  • DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes
  • Lemonade and water
  • Two party hosts
  • Tablecloths
  • Paper products
  • Utensils

Parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or parents can pick up their children at the conclusion of the party.

Princess Party

Enjoy a royal celebration while creating fun memories. Guests will be swept away with dress up, games, and crafts. For 15 participants including the birthday child. Up to three additional participants may be added for $10 each. Located at the Fort Hill Activity Center. Ages 4-8. This party is 1.5 hours.

Fee is $280(R)/$310(NR).

Party includes:

  • DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes
  • Lemonade and water
  • Princess crafts
  • Two party hosts
  • Tablecloths
  • Paper products
  • Utensils

Parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or parents can pick up their children at the conclusion of the party.

Nature-Themed Party at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center

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Party Coordinator Contact Information

To book a party call 630-995-8921 or email partycoordinator@napervilleparks.org.

FAQ's

    Gymnastics, Fort, & Sports, Lego, Painting, Princess and Dance Parties are 1.5 hours long, 1 hour for the activity and 30-minutes, at the end, for the birthday child's adult host to supervise serving the cupcakes and drinks.

    Nature Parties are 2 hours long, including 30-minutes, at the end, for the birthday child's adult host to supervise serving the cupcakes and drinks.

    The parties are scheduled according to space availability and staff, but availability permitting you can add an extra 30 minutes in the Fort indoor playground for an additional $50.

    You can arrive 10-15 minutes before the start of the party. The party host(s) will be there to assist you; set up must be done by the birthday child's parent/adult. We ask that the party area is packed up within 10 minutes of the party’s completion.

    You may provide additional small snacks, drinks, or dessert, but no outside catering is permitted. Aurelio's Pizza can be ordered through the party coordinator for an additional cost (not available for Nature Parties). The nature center has a refrigerator to store cold items. Other locations do not have a refrigerator to store cold items. No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

    Due to space limitations, we ask that only a minimum number of parents stay. In order to ensure a fun and memorable party for the children, parents of guests are welcome to wait in the common areas of the Fort Hill Activity Center or in the nature center exhibit area and/or outside in the park.

    For Fort Hill birthday parties everyone will meet in the party room (this will be signposted at the front desk on the day). Once all kids have arrived we will take them to the location of their activity for the first part of the party for approximately 1 hour.

    After this we will head back to the party room for the last 30 minutes for Aurelios pizza (if you choose to order it from us) and cupcakes and drinks.

    Parents can pick up from the same room they drop off at.

    Start by filling in the Birthday Party Request form online and the Birthday Party Coordinator will respond with availability on requested dates.

    A week before your party the Party Coordinator will send you a form so you can let them know final numbers of guests as well as order any pizza you may want.

    You can also use the form to choose which flavor cupcakes you would like and which color sprinkles; and you can also order additional cupcakes (for $1.50 each!) and there is a space on the form for any other comments, details or requests.

    The party area can be decorated, but no decorations can hang from the ceiling. Glue, tacks and tape are not permitted on the walls or windows. You can provide balloons that can be tied to a chair or table, or tabletop decorations. Balloons are not allowed during nature birthday parties. If you would like to purchase specific theme-related tablecloths, our tables are 6’ in length.

    We provide you with a delicious birthday cake from DeEtta’s Bakery. Cake options are cupcakes, a large donut cake, or a chocolate chip cookie cake. Nature birthday parties offer cupcakes only.

    We will provide you with white plates, cups, napkins and utensils. If you would like themed plates, cups, and napkins, you are welcome to provide those.

    The only type of piñata we can allow is the “pull string” piñata. For safety reasons, we will not allow piñatas that require swinging an item to break it open.

    The signed contract and party payment are due within seven (7) days of placing the hold. Parties cancelled up to two weeks prior to the party date will receive a 50% refund, or be rescheduled for a fee of $25. Anything less than two weeks’ notice is non-refundable.

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