10 Amazing Venues for Company Picnics In Dayton
It’s that time of the year again and our Dayton event planners are busy planning company picnics and outings for all types of businesses and organizations. At Event Dayton, we have years of experience planning and executing company picnics and other outdoor events of all shapes and sizes. From the small company get together to massive corporate family days and picnics. Over the years, one question always pop up:
“Where in Dayton can we have our company picnic?”
Well look no further, while what you see below isn’t an exhaustive list, it is a list of what we believe are some of the best places to host a large number of people outside. Most have shelters or other structures for rent as well as other activities like hiking, fishing, swimming, playgrounds and more.
A Secret Garden
(937) 308-3318 | 8390 East State Route 40, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 | Visit Website
Located on six acres on a historic farm in New Carlisle, OH, A Secret Garden is a full-service event and wedding venue that’s the perfect location for corporate events, company picnics, family reunions and any large event where being surrounded by fresh air and beautiful farmland is a prerequisite.
Notable Information:
- Build in 1847
- Two-story banquet hall with full facilities
- Convenient location
- You can use your own caterer or pick from our list
- Party rooms with pool tables and karaoke
Outdoor events are hosted where the old carriage house and barn once stood. The venue also features a half acre pond and beautiful gazebo.
Canopy Creek Farm
(937) 602-5867 | 600 Benner Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342 | Visit Website
Located between Dayton and Cincinnati in Miamisburg, Ohio, Canopy Creek Farm is the perfect setting for your next outing or company picnic. The farm sits on 24 beautiful acres with multiple sites for every type of celebration or event.
The Reception Barn has a 36’ vaulted ceiling with oversized chandeliers. There’s also a full kitchen and amenity restrooms. Overall the Reception Barn is 6300 square feet and seats 250. Guest table and chairs are also provided. There’s more than enough room for all the seating as well as a DJ and dance floor or anything else you might need.
Great Stone Castle
(937) 498-4728 | 429 N Ohio Ave, Sidney, OH 45365 | Visit Website
The perfect location for a company picnic or team building activity! The Lodge is capable of accommodating up to 60 people. For larger groups (up to 800) seating and tents can be arranged. You bring the entertainment, activities and food. The Lodge will provide an unforgettable day. This is a truly amazing way to show your employees that they are appreciated. And when it’s over, they handle the cleanup!
Lake View Acres
513-932-8400 | 1550 Phillips Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036 | Visit Website
Lake View Acres is the perfect place for parties of less than 200. It’s located in Lebanon, OH 35 miles south of Dayton, OH. It’s a great fit for medium-sized company picnics, school reunions, graduation parties and seminars.
The pavillion features include a 60ft x 60ft covered area and 10 picnic tables. Other amenities include:
Bar with large coolers
Stage for band
Grills
Horseshoes
Cornhole
Volley Ball
Playground
Fishing, swimming and boating on a two acre lake
Lake View Acres also has cabin rentals and free WiFi. Area attractions are nearby too – you’re just minutes away from Caesar’s Creek, Kings Island and everything that downtown Cincinnati has to offer.
Huffman Park
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(937) 277-4374 | 4439 Lower Valley Pike, Dayton, OH 45424 | Visit Website
While catering more to hiking and biking, Huffman park also has picnic areas with first come, first serve shelters that will accommodate small to mid-sized groups. Activities include cycling, Fishing, boating, and other nature related activities.
Hills & Dale Park
2471 Deep Hollow Rd., Oakwood, OH 45419 | Visit Website
Rolling hills, dense woodlands, flowing creeks, wildflowers and wetlands are just a few of the things that you can experience while at Hills & Dale MetroPark.
For groups picnicing or who want to enjoy a company outing outside there’s the Paw Paw Camp. The camp has a large shelter, modern restrooms, grills and a fireplace. Community Golf Course is just a few minutes away!
Island
101 E. Helena St., Dayton, OH 45404 | Visit Website
The 43-acre Island MetroPark is an urban oasis located in downtown Dayton and filled with beautiful landscape features and mature tree growth, a rich cultural heritage, many recreation amenities and opportunities and a waterway that borders both sides of the park. Shelters are first come first serve.
Wegerzyn Gardens
1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, OH 45414 | Visit Website
Located along the Stillwater River, this 88-acre area of the Dayton offers gorgeous formal gardens, a children’s garden and woodland walks. Shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Art Van Atta Park
(937) 496-7134 | Visit Website
Art Van Atta Park rests on 148 is a great place for a company picnic. They have three lighted softball diamonds, six tennis courts, four volley ball courts and a full-sized basketball court. They also have four shelters including one with fireplace. You can also try your luck at fishing in the pond. There’s no license required!
Possum Creek
4790 Frytown Rd, Dayton, OH 45417 | Visit Website
Possum Creek is a 580 acre park located in Dayton. Amenities include fishing, hiking, camping, horseback riding and picnicking. The shelters are available but on a first serve basis only.