Party planner · Paterson, NJ · reviewed since 2022
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 26 event entertainmentiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
5.0★★★★★40 Google reviews · 18 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 40 Google reviews (32 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 75% of reviews.
Most recent review: March 24, 2026.
Service: Event Entertainment serving Paterson, New Jersey.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other event entertainment
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
Party ZoneEvent Entertainment median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Party Zone: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Party Zone: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Party Zone: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Party Zone: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 45.–
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Star ratings
40 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars40100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 32 written reviews
100%praise
Praise17100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price467%
Reasonable233%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
4topics
Would recommend953%
Quality & results424%
Staff & attitude212%
Price & value212%
What customers talk about
We read 32 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I highly recommend this place and will definitely be booking again!”
“Party zone did an awesome job hosting my daughter's party!”
“The activities are well planned and the staff is extremely professional.”
“It’s affordable, safe and my kids always want to go back!”
People customers mention
Jay5 reviews
Halloween3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Party Zone for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Imilsi6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
We had such an amazing experience! We literally showed up and everything was already set up and ready to go, which made the whole day completely stress-free. We provided our decorations and picked out 4 games, and the kids had a blast. The party package included pizza, juice, and water, which made everything so…
Great priceBirthday party planning
steve4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Isla had an amazing time as always when she goes to any event being hosted here and of course never wants to leave...that's how great, fun, and safe place it is to bring your child
Great priceTheme party
Tania7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Love love love love!!!! If i could give this place 10 stars i would! My daughter and friends had an absolute blast! Huge clean space, perfect for non-stop running around! The entire area is very safe even for the little little ones. I highly recommend!
Reasonable priceTheme partyChildren's party planningTheme party planning
Linda6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
The Halloween party was amazing. Ms Jay always ensures all students are engaged and having fun. My grandson was happy to pay with his own money. Great Job !!!
King7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 11 months ago★★★★★
Party zone hosted my daughter’s birthday party and it was an absolute pleasure! Everyone had an amazing time and it was stress free planning and perfectly executed! Thank you Party Zone!
Great priceChildren's party planning
allyLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
My daughter had an amazing time at the Halloween party! The event was so fun, well-organized, and full of great energy. Thank you to Ms. Jay for making it such a special experience for the kids.
We had such an amazing experience! We literally showed up and everything was already set up and ready to go, which made the whole day completely stress-free. We provided our decorations and picked out 4 games, and the kids had a blast. The party package included pizza, juice, and water, which made everything so convenient.
The best part was how easy everything was from start to finish. When it was time to leave, we just grabbed our things and Mrs. Jay handled the rest no cleanup, no hassle at all.
I highly recommend this place and will definitely be booking again!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Birthday party planning
steve suarez4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Isla had an amazing time as always when she goes to any event being hosted here and of course never wants to leave...that's how great, fun, and safe place it is to bring your child
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Theme party
Tania Velez7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tania has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Love love love love!!!! If i could give this place 10 stars i would! My daughter and friends had an absolute blast! Huge clean space, perfect for non-stop running around! The entire area is very safe even for the little little ones. I highly recommend!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Theme party, Children's party planning, Theme party planning
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's truly appreciated!
Linda Armstead6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The Halloween party was amazing. Ms Jay always ensures all students are engaged and having fun. My grandson was happy to pay with his own money. Great Job !!!
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience!
King Cole7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews King has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Party zone hosted my daughter’s birthday party and it was an absolute pleasure! Everyone had an amazing time and it was stress free planning and perfectly executed! Thank you Party Zone!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Children's party planning
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for your feedback! 🙏
Shontae White10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shontae has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My daughter had an amazing time at the Halloween party! The event was so fun, well-organized, and full of great energy. Thank you to Ms. Jay for making it such a special experience for the kids.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
You're very welcome! Thank you for being a consistent supporter for Party Zone!
Dileiny Zayas6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dileiny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Celebrated my kids birthday with Party Zone and it was a blast! All kids had so much fun with Ms. Jay, she planned and organized everything perfectly. The facility is nice and clean. If you are looking for a place to celebrate any event for/with your kids, look no further! This is the place with the right people and amazing energetic!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏼 We appreciate you and your family for choosing Party Zone!
