Know the number of participants – This is important because the NERF provider will need to know how many sets are required.  Sometimes they may be limited to the number they can provide and the part host will need to come up with some extra guns or have some of the friends bring their own. 

Referee – Depending on the age of kids, a referee may be useful.  If the kids are too young, running around and shooting each other is probably the way to go.  However, if they’re old enough, you can get a referee and free up a couple hours for yourself.  If you don’t know anyone, like a high school kid, you can usually entice other parents to switch off refereeing games for a six pack or bottle of wine.

Choose the spot – Lots of people call and ask if we know a good place to host a NERF party.  Typically, we can just point you to your nearest park or your backyard! Luckily the operators of the DFW imprint of  Triangle Lawn Games are The Link in Richland Hills. They have a wonderful gym available for rent, and can ensure your group has a great time with all the equipment. You can contact them directly for facility rentals and our gear is already there!

Games – Some parents wonder about the games they’ll play and how the rules work.  Just print off the pdf and follow the instructions.  The hardest part is just getting the kids to separate into teams. We have an awesome NERF guide on the HQ website here.

Timeframe – Kids don’t have great attention spans, so just make sure you aren’t planning the party for more than a couple of hours.  A pretty standard timeframe is 2 hours on a Saturday or Sunday starting at around noon.  You can push to 3 hours, but the early afternoon is a good time for parents and children alike.

The capital of Oklahoma offers a plethora of indoor and outdoor options where you host a children’s event. Here are a few of the best choices:

R4 Gymnasium

Southwest of downtown is this large gym that has basketball and volleyball courts, an ideal location for a NERF battle. The rentals are $85 per hour and the place is open from 7-9. They are located here: 5808 Edwards Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109. And the website is at this link.

Imagination Station FTW

This is an all inclusive venue in the southwest part of Fort Worth. The price is $13 per child along with an up front up charge of $13. You can also do an all access party for $350-600 for 90 minutes. They have toys to play with and an indoor/outdoor setup as well for maximum fun. Their address is: 6108 Southwest Blvd, Benbrook, TX 76109. The website link is here.

Fire Station Skate Park

On the southern edge of town is this outdoor skate park that doubles as an ideal NERF party location. The park is fairly new and functions on a first come first served basis. This is their address: 1616 Hemphill St, Fort Worth, TX 76104. Lastly, the link to their website is located here.

Kid Mania

North of town up I-35 is this kid-centric location.  They have arcade games and large party rooms in addition to playgrounds and a maze. Lastly, their website can be found here and the address is this one: 9101 Tehama Ridge Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177

Worth Heights Community Center

This community center in downtown Fort Worth is a great place to host a party. There is a gymnasium, kitchen, and picnic tables. They’re open every day except Sunday. Their address is situated here: 3551 New York Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110 and the website is found here.

House of Air Trampoline and Ninja Park

If your intended guests are a bit older and mature this venue could add a ton of fun to your event. There is a ninja obstacle course, bouldering, and of course, trampolines. It is located here: 320 E Main St, Crowley, TX 76036. Their website can be found at this link.

The Family Playhouse

This venue is open every day, has a jungle gym, mini basketball, tunnels, a ball pit, and slide; all ideal for a NERF event. The address is located here: 1101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst, TX 76053 and their website is this link.

Crestwood Park

In the northwest of Fort Worth is this park at the bend of a river. It is 2 acres in size, has picnic tables and a playground, in other words, terrific NERF battle conditions. You can rent a shelter at this link and their address is here: 3798 Rockwood Park Dr #3700, Fort Worth, TX 76107.