playdate pdx, llc

What playdate pdx, llc does

PlayDate PDX, LLC is a privately held operator of indoor children's entertainment venues headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2009, the company operated a three-story indoor playground featuring two interactive dance floors, a ball cannon area, and an on-site café and parent-focused dining room. Under the PlayDate brand it ran three Pacific Northwest locations (Portland, Seattle under PlayDate SEA®, and Bellingham under PlayDate BLI®), with cross-valid gift cards and Player Pass multi-visit programs unifying the regional footprint.

The company's revenue model combined per-visitor admission fees ($10 weekday, $15 weekend/holiday all-day play) with prepaid Player Pass subscriptions, private party room rentals (minimum $250 for 1 hour 45 minutes, accommodating up to 25 children), full building rentals, on-site café and party food and beverage sales, gift cards, and group field trip bookings for up to 50 children. Go-to-market was direct-to-consumer via walk-in traffic, an online party booking system (pcsparty.com), email-based reservations, and a Toasttab gift card storefront; a 10% military discount and a cross-promotional partnership with Innova Heating & Cooling supplemented acquisition.

As of May 31, 2026, the company permanently closed its Portland flagship location, as publicly announced on its website and covered in regional press. The firm is structured as an Oregon LLC with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds, and no management team or employees are publicly identified beyond the 1-10 employee range.

Name

playdate pdx, llc

Legal name

PlayDate PDX, LLC

Website

https://playdatepdx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PlayDate PDX, LLC operated indoor children's playgrounds with party rentals, group events, and an on-site café, serving families with young children across Pacific Northwest locations in Portland, Seattle, and Bellingham.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Playground and Family Entertainment Center

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Birthday Party Services (HSACACAA)

Keywords

• Indoor playground
• Children's entertainment
• Party room rentals
• Family activity center
• Field trip venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Daily Admission Fees: All-day play admission charged per person. Weekday pricing at $10, weekend/holiday pricing at $15. Adults admitted free with sock requirement.
2. Player Passes: Prepaid multi-visit passes offering discounted per-visit rates. Player Pass: 10 admissions for $90 ($9/admission). Royal Player Pass: 25 admissions for $175 ($7/admission).
3. Party Room Rentals: Private room rental for birthday parties and events. Minimum $250 for 1hr 45min (covers 10 kids). $25/child for parties under 10, $20/child after initial 10. Building rentals available for full private hire.
4. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site cafe and dining room serving pizza, snacks, salads, desserts, and beverages including alcoholic options. Party food orders placed in advance.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards sold in-store or over the phone, mailed upon request. Valid at all three locations (Portland, Seattle, Bellingham). Can be used for admission and food/beverages. Never expires.
6. Field Trip Group Bookings: Group pricing for field trips with capacity up to 50 children. Scheduled via email inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PlayDate PDX operates a three-story indoor playground with two interactive dance floors and a ball cannon area, offering all-day open play admissions ($10 weekdays, $15 weekends), private party room rentals for children's events, multi-visit player passes, and an on-site café serving food and adult beverages. The venue also hosts school and daycare field trips and offers full building rentals outside normal operating hours.

Product overview

PlayDate PDX is an indoor children's entertainment venue offering a three-story indoor playground with interactive dance floors and ball cannon area as its core product, complemented by party room rentals, café services, and multi-location player passes. The company operates a single unified venue concept with add-on services including food catering, field trips, and full building rentals for private events. Gift cards and player passes provide recurring revenue streams and work across three Pacific Northwest locations (Portland, Seattle, and Bellingham).

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Brands

• PlayDate BLI®: Located in Bellingham, WA at Bellis Fair Mall next to Target.
• PlayDate SEA®

Products and services

• Indoor Playground Open Play All-day indoor play access at a three-story playground structure with two interactive dance floors and a ball cannon area. Pricing: $10 per person Monday-Friday, $15 per person weekends and holidays. Adults play free. All participants must wear socks. Designed for families with young children seeking weather-independent active play.
• Party Room Rental Private room booking for children's birthday parties and events. $250 minimum covers 1 hour 45 minutes and 10 children; $25/child for parties under 10; $20/child after initial 10. Accommodates up to 25 kids per room with double-room option for larger groups. Includes unlimited play from start of party to end of day, plates, utensils, napkins, cups, water pitchers, candles, lighters, and cake servers. Outside food and beverages not allowed except birthday cake. $100 deposit required at booking.
• Player Passes Prepaid multi-visit passes for open play admission. Player Pass: 10 all-day admissions for $90 ($9/admission). Royal Player Pass: 25 all-day admissions for $175 ($7/admission). Never expires. Valid at all three locations (Portland, Seattle, Bellingham).
• Field Trip Group Bookings Group pricing for school and organization field trips at the indoor playground. Capacity up to 50 children per group. Scheduled via email inquiry to [email protected].
• Building Rental Full private building rental for events outside of normal operating hours. Pricing and availability provided by contacting [email protected]. Held during published upcoming closure dates for private events.
• Gift Cards Non-expiring gift cards available in any dollar amount, redeemable for both food/beverages and admission at all three locations (Portland, Seattle, Bellingham). Purchased in-store, over the phone, or via Toasttab online platform with mail delivery option.
• On-site Café On-site café and dining room serving pizza (supreme, meat lovers, chicken bacon, vegetarian, classic cheese, pepperoni, Hawaiian, margherita), platters (fruit & cheese, hummus, monster munchies), salads, snacks, desserts, and beverages including beer, wine, café drinks, and non-alcoholic options. Menu subject to change. Party food orders placed in advance.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Innova Heating & CoolingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotional partnership offering two free admissions to customers who complete an HVAC service with Innova Heating & Cooling. Partnership provides cross-promotional value linking home services with family entertainment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Urban Air Adventure Park: Multi-attraction indoor family adventure parks offering open play, party packages, and group events for children and families. Comparable on indoor active-play positioning, party revenue mix, and family entertainment center economics, though at larger format and scale.
• Pump It Up: National franchise of inflatable indoor playgrounds that host private birthday parties and open play sessions for young children. Directly comparable on venue format (indoor play structure + party room rentals + walk-in admission) and customer base (families with young children).
• Sky Zone: Indoor trampoline and active-play park chain with birthday party packages, open jump sessions, and group events. Comparable venue concept (paid indoor active play for kids/families), party-hosting model, and demographic focus.
• BounceU (Bounce!): Indoor inflatable party and play venues catering to children's birthday parties and group events with similar per-event pricing, dedicated party hosts, and walk-in open-jump sessions. Closely comparable business model and target customer.
• The Little Gym: Children's movement and enrichment franchise offering classes, camps, and birthday parties for young children. Comparable on child-focused activity programming, party hosting as a core revenue stream, and family customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Chuck E. Cheese: National chain of family entertainment centers combining games, rides, food, and birthday party packages. Operates at much larger scale with broader attraction mix, but competes for the same family discretionary entertainment dollar and birthday party demand.
• LEGOLAND Discovery Center: Indoor LEGO-themed family attraction featuring rides, build zones, and 4D cinema, with birthday party packages. Comparable on indoor family entertainment positioning and children's birthday party business, but at larger theme-park scale and with stronger IP backing.
• KidZania: International chain of indoor edutainment theme parks where children role-play adult professions. Comparable on indoor paid-admission family entertainment and party/event hosting, but operates at theme-park scale in major metros.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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