Top 5 Places to Host a Kids' Birthday Party in Wilmington, NC — Featuring Hoop Wilmington
Planning your child’s birthday party in Wilmington, NC and want something fun, active, and unforgettable? You’re in luck! This vibrant coastal city offers amazing birthday venues — from parks and beaches to backyards and breweries. And when you add Hoop Wilmington’s mobile basketball arcade into the mix, you’ve got a guaranteed slam dunk of a celebration.
Here are five of the best places to throw a kids' birthday party in Wilmington, NC, and how Hoop Wilmington makes each one even better.
1. 🎈 Your Own Backyard (Anywhere in Wilmington!)
Best For: Convenience, custom setups, and no travel hassle.
You can’t beat the ease of throwing a birthday party at home — especially when Hoop Wilmington brings the fun to your front door. Our 20-foot mobile basketball trailer parks right outside and is ready to go in minutes. No need to entertain a crowd of kids inside — we turn your driveway into an arcade!
✅ Perfect for ages 5+
✅ Free to play all party long
✅ No extra games or entertainment needed
2. 🌳 Ogden Park
Best For: Outdoor fun, space to run, and nearby shelters.
Ogden Park is a top-rated Wilmington park with plenty of space for large parties. Reserve a picnic shelter, bring food and cake, and let Hoop Wilmington set up right in the lot nearby. Combine it with a game of tag, water balloons, or soccer and make it a full-blown carnival.
📍 Address: 615 Ogden Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
3. 🏖️ Wrightsville Beach Park
Best For: Coastal vibes, sea breeze, and sunny celebrations.
Planning a beach-themed birthday bash? Wrightsville Beach Park has a skatepark, playgrounds, basketball courts — and enough space to host an epic party. Hoop Wilmington fits perfectly in the parking area and offers arcade-style basketball in a cool, shaded trailer.
📍 Address: 1 Bob Sawyer Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
4. 🍕 Local Breweries with Outdoor Space
Best For: Laid-back family-friendly parties with something for the adults too.
Wilmington’s brewery scene is booming, and many are kid-friendly with large outdoor areas. Host your party at Wrightsville Beach Brewery or Flying Machine Brewing Company — we’ll park the Hoop Trailer right outside so kids can go wild while adults relax with a drink.
Bonus: We bring our own energy, sound system, and staff — no work for the venue.
5. 🏫 Local School or Church Parking Lots
Best For: Group birthdays, youth programs, or community-style celebrations.
Want to celebrate with your child’s classmates, sports team, or Sunday school crew? Churches and schools around Wilmington make great venues — and they’re already equipped with restrooms, parking, and space. Hoop Wilmington can set up easily for weekday events, too.
🎁 Why Parents in Wilmington Love Hoop Wilmington for Birthday Parties
Easy to book — Just tell us where and when.
Safe and monitored — Our team stays on-site to manage everything.
Nonstop fun — Kids play for hours with no setup, rules, or mess.
Unique and memorable — No one forgets an arcade basketball trailer!
📅 Book Your Child’s Party Today!
Wilmington is full of awesome party spots — and when you combine them with Hoop Wilmington, you’ve got a party kids will talk about all year.
📍 Serving all of Wilmington and surrounding areas like Leland, Carolina Beach, and Castle Hayne.