Birthday Party Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to have a birthday party at The Kroc Center?

Birthday party packages start out at $95.00 for one hour in a party room. Six day passes valued at $5.00 each are included for guests 17 years old and under and day passes for adults are $7.00 each. Day passes are not required if your guests stay in the party room only otherwise day passes are required for all other areas in the facility.

Please see our Birthday Party Application for a list of Al la Carte options including food, beverage, themed packages, balloons, extra time and extra room.

What will be in the birthday party room when we arrive for our party?

Tables and chairs will be set up in advance for your party and we also provide plates, napkins and utensils. You are more than welcome to bring in your own supplies if you would prefer. Decorations can be added for an additional fee and we will set them up and take them down, please contact a Party Attendant for details.

How many guests does a birthday party room accommodate?

Each birthday party room can accommodate approximately 30 guests. If you plan on inviting more than 30 guests to your party we can add an additional room which will accommodate up to 60 guests total. The rental fee for adding an additional room is $45.00.

Can a birthday party room be reserved for more than 60 minutes?

Yes and each additional hour is $45.00 in addition to the $95.00 for the first hour. When scheduling your party please let the Party Attendant know how many hours you would like to reserve.

Can we bring in food and drinks for our party?

No, outside food and beverage are not allowed into the facility. All food and beverage must be purchased through our Food and Beverage Department. The Kroc Center offers many different food options which are located on the second page of the Birthday Party Application. If you would like to make a special request, please contact a Party Attendant to discuss and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Since we can’t bring in outside food or beverage, can we bring in a birthday cake?

Yes you may bring in a birthday cake, ice cream cake or cupcakes as long as they come from a licensed bakery. This is the only exception we make to our food and beverage policy and this only applies if you have reserved a party room.

So we can bring in a birthday cake…does that mean we can bring in ice cream too?

No, ice cream is not permitted but we do offer an assortment of ice creams bars for $1.00 each.

Can we order food the day of party?

No, all food and beverage requests must be submitted and paid for no later than the Tuesday prior to your scheduled party date.

Are we allowed to bring in party decorations?

Yes you may bring in your own decorations and balloons but please no streamers, glitter or confetti. We do not allow decorations to be tacked to the wall or the windows.

What activities can our guests enjoy after the party?

Guests that will only be in the party room or lobby area are not required to purchase a day pass. However, any guests that would like to go beyond the Welcome Desk which leads to our pools, fitness area or gym will be required to purchase a day pass even if they plan on not participating in the activity.

Is there any place we can store our presents while we swim?

The party room does not have any place we can store presents. We do have lockers in our locker room that you can use, we sell locks at the front desk for $4.50 or you can bring your own from home.

If parents are just coming to watch kids are they charged?

If parents or extra guests are just enjoying the party room or relaxing in our lobby area and not actually partaking in any activities they will not be charged the $5.00 day pass. However, if they want to go past the fitness check point that leads to our pool, work out, and gym area they will be charged for a day pass even just to stand on the pool deck and watch their kids in the pool area.