Parking at Off The Wall Kids — Parties, Weekends & 539 First St (London Ontario)

Where do we park — and will we find a spot on a Saturday?"

That text hits our inbox every rainy weekend, every birthday season, and every PA Day when East London families stack indoor play, camp drop-off, and party guest arrivals into the same few hours around 539 First St.

We are Off The Wall Kids — indoor playground, concession, birthday parties, camps — in Argyle near Fanshawe College. Parking is not glamorous blog content, but it is the difference between a calm arrival and circling the block with overstimulated littles in the back seat. Here is where to park, what to avoid, and how party weekends and school breaks change the plan.

Our address: 539 First St, London, ON N5V 1Z5. Full map and directions: offthewallkids.ca/parking

Where you CAN park

**In front of our building** — our small on-site lot is the first stop. Closest walk to the front entrance.

**Diamond HVAC lot** — you may park here when visiting Off The Wall Kids. It is a go-to overflow lot on busy days.

**Hickey Appliances lot — Saturday and Sunday only.** Weekend drop-in and party traffic fills fast; this lot opens up extra spaces on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekdays (Monday–Friday), do not use Hickey — weekends only.

**Street parking behind the building** — if our lot and Diamond are full, follow signage down First Street to additional street parking behind the building. There is a **walkway along the north side** of the building that brings you back to the front entrance. You are not stuck parking far away with no path in — use that north walkway.

Where you should NOT park

Please do not park at:

**Doug Coleman**

**Cycle Works**

Those are neighbouring businesses — not visitor parking for our facility. We hear about tow risk and angry neighbours when guests use the wrong lot. Save yourself the lecture in the party group chat and skip these entirely.

Party weekends — what guests should know

Birthday parties run most Saturdays (and some Sundays). If you are a **party guest**, not just a drop-in family:

Share the parking page in the group chat when the host sends the invite — offthewallkids.ca/parking

Arrive **10–15 minutes early** if you can. Party start times stack with drop-in families and multiple guest cars.

Weekend party? **Hickey Appliances lot is available Saturday and Sunday** — use it when the front lot is full.

Still full? **Diamond HVAC**, then **street behind the building** + north walkway to the door.

Party hosts: you are not responsible for every guest finding a spot, but forwarding the parking link cuts "where do I park?" texts in half. Party food, cake rules, and what is included in packages: offthewallkids.ca/kids-birthday-parties-london-ontario

Rainy Saturdays and busy drop-in days

You do not need a party booking for parking to get tight. A grey forecast in London Ontario sends families indoors — same building, same lots, more cars.

Rainy-day planning (capacity, walk-ins, socks): offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/rainy-day-activities-for-kids-in-london-ontario

Best times if you want a calmer lot: weekday afternoons while school is in session — usually 1:00pm–4:00pm. Saturdays 11:00am–2:00pm are peak. Full quiet-vs-busy guide: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/best-times-to-visit-off-the-wall-kids-london-ontario

Walk-ins welcome — booking optional but saves ~$1 per ticket on busy days: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/walk-in-play-at-off-the-wall-kids-london-ontario

PA Days, March Break & Winter Break

School-break weeks and **PA Days** bring more families on **weekdays** — often the same mornings as **day camp drop-off** (ages 4–12). Weekday break parking is busier than a random Tuesday in October.

Important: **Hickey Appliances is weekends only.** On a PA Day Wednesday, you are relying on the front lot, Diamond HVAC, and street parking behind the building — not Hickey.

Plan to arrive a bit earlier during March Break, Winter Break, and PA Days. Same walkway rule applies if you park behind the building.

PA Day drop-in vs camp: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/pa-days-in-london-drop-in-play-vs-day-camp-ages-4-12

March and summer break planning: offthewallkids.ca/kids-activities-blog/summer-break-march-break-what-to-do-with-kids-in-london

After you park — front counter checklist

Parking solved, you still hit the same admission line as everyone else:

**Socks** — everyone past the counter, any age. Grip socks $3.54 at admission.

**Waivers** — everyone past the counter. Digital waivers good 12 months: offthewallkids.ca/waiver

**Hours today** — check the Today's Hours bar before you left home; confirm last admission (Sun–Thu 6:30pm, Fri–Sat 7:30pm).

First visit guide: offthewallkids.ca/first-visit-guide

Directions from Google Maps

One tap directions to 539 First St: google.com/maps/dir//539+First+St,+London,+ON+N5V+1Z5

Quick reference

Front lot at 539 First St? **Yes — start here.**

Diamond HVAC? **Yes.**

Hickey Appliances? **Saturday & Sunday only.**

Doug Coleman / Cycle Works? **No.**

Lots full? **Street behind building → north walkway to front door.**

Party guest? **Arrive early; share parking link.**

PA Day / school break weekday? **Earlier arrival; no Hickey lot.**

Parking is the unsexy first step to a good afternoon indoors. Nail it once, save it in your maps app, and the volcano slide becomes the hard part — in a good way.

Questions before you drive? **519-914-0551**