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Kids Party Rentals in Orinda
Orinda sits just through the Caldecott Tunnel from Oakland, in a landscape of oak-covered hills, winding roads and homes set back on generous lots. Space is rarely the problem here; level ground often is, since many yards follow the slope or are shaded by mature trees. We bring bounce houses, soft play, ball pits and kids tables and chairs, and our team handles delivery, setup and pickup.
Delivery & setup
We deliver to Orinda for $80
Orinda is about 11.3 miles from our Oakland warehouse. That puts you inside our flat-rate zone, so delivery is $80 however much you book. The fee covers the round trip, setup on arrival and collection afterwards.
Quoted live at checkout from your exact address, so what you see is what you pay.
- Distance
- 11.3 mi
- Delivery
- $80
- Setup & collection
- Included
- From
- Oakland
What Orinda backyards and grounds offer
Neighborhoods like Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta and Orindawoods have larger properties than most of the East Bay, often with lawns, pools, patios and long driveways. The catch is grade: many lots step down the hillside, and a flat lawn may be smaller than the overall property implies. Mature oaks add shade, but their roots and low branches can limit where an inflatable goes.
Homes with a pool usually have a level deck or lawn around it, though play equipment should be placed well away from the water. Houses closer to Orinda Village tend to sit on smaller, flatter lots. When the house is not ideal, Orinda Community Park downtown provides open lawn close to downtown shops and parking.
Orinda rentals for big lawns and toddler parties
Where an Orinda property has a broad, level lawn, a combo bounce house with a slide is a good match and keeps a group of school-age kids occupied for hours. On a smaller flat area, or one hemmed in by trees and planting beds, a compact castle fits more comfortably and leaves room for adults to gather nearby.
For first and second birthdays, soft play and ball pits can go on a patio, a covered porch or a pool deck set well back from the water's edge. Kids-size tables and chairs keep little guests together at cake time, and separate full-size seating gives older kids and grandparents a comfortable spot of their own in the shade.
Heat, hills and driveways: planning in Orinda
Orinda is east of the Berkeley Hills and stays much warmer than Oakland on summer afternoons, while mornings can start cool. Plan shade for the play area and drinks for the kids, and remember that inflatable surfaces warm up in direct sun. Dry seasons also bring fire caution, which is another reason to keep generators on a clear, nonflammable surface.
Many Orinda homes sit up long, steep or narrow driveways off winding roads, and some have limited room to turn around. Tell us how far a vehicle can come up and whether the path to the setup area includes steps or a slope. Every inflatable needs a flat, level surface and a nearby outlet; check with the city's parks department before using a park.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve in Orinda
We deliver party rentals across Orinda, including Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta, Orindawoods, Orinda Downs, Orinda Village, El Toyonal and the surrounding East Bay. Popular local spots for celebrations include Orinda Community Park, Briones Regional Park.
Delivered to Orinda
What you can book
Bounce HousesKingdom Combo Bounce House White (with roof)$650 / day
Bounce HousesPastel Purple Castle$400 / day
Ball Pits & SlidesGrande Ball Pit Square$1,200 / day
Ball Pits & SlidesGrande Ball Pit Circle$1,100 / day
Soft PlayMerry Go Round Double Tea Cup$800 / day
Soft PlayPoppy Medium Ball Pit Yellow$700 / day
Kids TablesKids Banquet Table$30 / day
Kids ChairsMena Chair Green$10 / dayPrices are per day and cover delivery, setup and collection in Orinda. Multi-day and weekend hires are quoted at checkout.
Good to know
Orinda party rental questions
Our Orinda yard is big but sloped. Where would a bounce house go?
Look for the largest level section, which is often a lawn near the house, a sport court or a wide driveway pad. Inflatables cannot go on a slope, so measure the flat area and note any trees overhead. If level ground is limited, soft play or a ball pit fits on a patio.
Is Orinda summer heat a concern for an outdoor kids party?
It can be. Afternoons in Orinda often run noticeably warmer than in Oakland or Berkeley. Choose a setup spot that gets shade later in the day, schedule a morning or late-afternoon party if you can, and keep water close by. Soft play under a covered patio is a cooler option for toddlers.
We have a pool in our Orinda backyard. Can play equipment go near it?
Yes, as long as there is plenty of distance between the play area and the water and an adult is watching the pool. Set the bounce house or soft play on the side of the yard farthest from the pool, and consider a pool fence or cover during the party.
How much is delivery to Orinda?
Delivery to Orinda is $80. You are about 11.3 miles from our Oakland warehouse, and that falls inside our flat-rate zone, so the fee is the same $80 whether you book one item or a full setup. The fee covers the round trip, setup when we arrive and collection afterwards. It is calculated from your exact address at checkout, so the figure you see is the figure you pay.
Is setup included, or do I put it up myself?
Setup is included. We deliver to your Orinda address, position and set up everything, and come back to collect it at the end of your window. You do not assemble anything, and there is no separate labour charge.
How far ahead should I book?
Online bookings need at least 7 days of notice, and you can book up to 12 months ahead. In practice Orinda weekends in spring and summer go early, so booking three to six weeks out gives you the best choice of dates and items. Nothing is held without a deposit, so the date is only yours once that is paid.
What deposit do you take, and what if I need to cancel?
A 50% deposit and a signed rental agreement reserve your items. The balance is due one week before the event, and bookings made inside that week are paid in full up front. If you need to move the date for weather, illness or anything else, your payment transfers to the new date subject to availability. If you cancel outright, the payment becomes in-house credit you can use for up to 18 months.
Can I choose an exact delivery time?
Standard delivery and collection are one-hour arrival windows, which lets us route the day's Orinda runs efficiently. If your venue or party schedule needs a precise time, you can add a guaranteed exact-time slot for $100 at checkout and we build the route around it.
Can I keep the rentals overnight?
Yes. Same-day collection is standard, and an overnight or next-morning pickup is $75. It is worth considering for an evening party in Orinda, since it takes the pressure off the end of the event and we collect the following day instead.
Which parts of Orinda do you cover?
All of Orinda, including Sleepy Hollow, Glorietta, Orindawoods, Orinda Downs, Orinda Village and El Toyonal, plus the surrounding East Bay. The delivery fee is the same across the city, so where you are inside Orinda does not change the price.
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