17 cities61 venues
San Francisco & the Peninsula
61 parks, picnic sites, community rooms and party venues in 17 cities, each city's bounce house rule, and how to book.
Bay Area Kids Party Planning Guides
Straight answers to the questions families ask us every week, from real Bay Area city rules, our own product sizes and live prices.
At a glance
Planning a kids party in the Bay Area comes down to four questions: where, what fits, what it costs and when to book. Each guide below answers one of them.
- Most Bay Area cities limit bounce houses in parks; the venue guides list every city’s rule and the parks that do allow them.
- Measure your yard against the space guide: a castle bounce house needs about 13 × 13 ft cleared.
- Soft play, ball pits and kids tables need no power and work almost anywhere, indoors or out.
- Weekends in spring, summer and December book up first. Check your date online any time.
- Cities served
- 78
- Delivery
- From $80
- Setup & pickup
- Included
- Booking
- Online, 24/7
Find a venue
Parks with picnic sites you can reserve, community rooms and popular party spots, with each city’s bounce house rule and how to book.
7 cities42 venues
the South Bay
42 parks, picnic sites, community rooms and party venues in 7 cities, each city's bounce house rule, and how to book.
17 cities68 venues
the East Bay
68 parks, picnic sites, community rooms and party venues in 17 cities, each city's bounce house rule, and how to book.
14 cities48 venues
the Tri-Valley & Contra Costa
48 parks, picnic sites, community rooms and party venues in 14 cities, each city's bounce house rule, and how to book.
Will it fit?
Guide
Party rental space guide
The yard or floor space every bounce house, ball pit, soft play set and table needs, from our product records.
Article
How much space for a bounce house?
Measuring, surfaces, power and what to do with a small yard.
Article
Kids table and chair layouts
Layouts for 8 to 30 kids, plus setting up the seating area.
What will it cost?
Guide
Kids party cost in the Bay Area
Typical budgets by party size, with live prices.
Guide
Bounce house rental cost
Castles, combos and what delivery adds.
Article
DIY vs rental
When renting kids furniture saves time and money.
What to rent, by age and occasion
Ages 1–2
First birthday party rentals
Soft play, ball pits and baby-safe seating, plus why ball pits suit 1–3 year olds.
Toddlers
Soft play vs bounce house
Which suits toddlers, and safe party ideas.
Ages 9–13
Tween party rentals
Arcade machines, bumper cars, workshops and teen-height tables.
All ages
Kids party workshops
Hosted crafts and activity stations run by our team.
Occasion
Baby shower rentals
Styled tables, seating and decor.
Seasonal
Holiday party rentals
Winter and holiday parties for families and offices.
Themes and styling
Packages
Party themes
Seasonal and year-round themes, each a ready package you can change.
Article
Top themes and what to rent
The ten themes families ask for most.
Article
A Pinterest-worthy setup
Styling tips, and minimalist ideas.
Rain, indoors and last minute
Guide
Rainy-day and indoor rentals
What sets up inside, and our weather policy.
Article
Indoor soft play setup
Turning a living room or garage into a play space.
Article
Last-minute party planning
Rentals that save a party booked in a hurry.
Step by step
Article
Plan a kids birthday party, step by step
From guest list to cleanup.
Checklist
The kids party rental checklist
Everything to book, and when.
Safety
Bounce house safety tips
Rules for jumpers, weather and supervision.
Permits
Park permits for bounce houses
Permits, insurance certificates and deadlines.
Rentals near you
Bounce houses in San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley and Walnut Creek; soft play in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. Every city we deliver to has its own page with the delivery cost, such as San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.
Delivered, set up and picked up
Rentals for your party
Soft play
Ball pits
Kids tables
Browse every rental or let the Party Builder put a package together for your guest count.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver and set up?
Yes. Delivery, setup and pickup are included in the delivery fee, which starts at $80 within 20 miles of our Oakland warehouse.
How far ahead should I book a kids party rental?
Weekends in spring, summer and December book out first, often weeks ahead. You can check any date online and book in a few minutes.
Can I book everything online?
Yes. Pick your date, choose your rentals, add your address for a delivery price, then sign the rental agreement and pay a 50% deposit to reserve.
Can I have a bounce house in a Bay Area park?
It depends on the city and often the park: many allow one only at set picnic sites with a permit, and some not at all. The venue guides list each city’s rule.
What can I rent if bounce houses are not allowed?
Soft play, ball pits, kids tables and hosted workshops need no power and are rarely restricted the way inflatables are.
Do you rent for indoor parties?
Yes. Soft play, ball pits, slides, tables and workshops all set up indoors. See rainy-day and indoor rentals.
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