Finding a Location for Your Family Reunion Picnic

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Planning a family reunion picnic doesn’t have to be a daunting task.  One of the most important issues is deciding on a location.  You want your family reunion picnic to take place in a location that has enough room to accommodate everyone and the planned activities.  The location should have accessible rest room facilities, also.

A Park–Renting a picnic area or pavilion in a public park for your family reunion has several benefits.  Ideally, your park of choice will have enough picnic tables for your family.  Many parks have grills available for public use, so you’ll just need your charcoal, matches, and lighter fluid on the day of the picnic.  Also, choose a park with a playground, basketball goal, tennis courts, spacious field, and a swimming pool, so your relatives will have more activity options.

A Backyard–A backyard family reunion picnic may offer a level of familial intimacy that a picnic in the park may lack.  Yet the smaller space may limit the amount of recreational activities possible.  However, having your family reunion picnic in a relative’s backyard makes sense for a smaller family and smaller budget.  You won’t have any facility rental fees, but you may have to rent or borrow extra chairs and tables if you have a larger family.

A Banquet Hall–Banquet halls can definitely be more expensive, but they can also take away some of the frustration of planning. Many locations include seating, serving and even entertainment accommodations (like dance floors or karaoke equipment). They can often also help with catering and food storage. Banquet halls also take the guesswork out of managing environmental concerns (such as inclement weather and bugs), and give you a larger window of opportunity during the year to plan your get-together.

Once you’ve decided on a location for your family reunion picnic and either reserved or confirmed it, you’ll be able to focus on creating an entertaining event for you and your family.

June 29th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Family Reunions, Party Planning, Tips | (0)