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From Compliance Deadlines to Sack Races — A Day Built for Appreciation On Friday, July 18, 2025, we rolled into Ocean Air Community Park and Recreation Center in San Diego, CA 92130 with one mission: stage a Clinical Affairs employee appreciation event that looked nothing like a meeting. From 11:30am to 3:30pm, the park transformed into a full-scale celebration for 100 guests — Clinical Affairs professionals, their families, and yes, even a couple of dogs who clearly thought they were part of the department too. 🐾 Here’s the thing: Clinical Affairs is high-pressure work. Compliance, data, trials, regulations — it’s detail-driven, demanding, and not exactly picnic material. That’s why this day mattered. Instead of spreadsheets and submission deadlines, the team got an all-inclusive, full-service company picnic designed to let them relax, laugh, and reconnect. And it wasn’t chairs in a park and a burger line. We brought the full production. Field games where the quietest team member turned into a relay anchor. Carnival booths where interns beat managers in front of cheering kids. Sports challenges that handed out bragging rights better than any bonus. And food? Let’s just say cotton candy was instantly reclassified as a food group. Nobody goes home bragging about “assets on the ground.” They remember the atmosphere. The appreciation. The stories — like the sack race wipeouts that will get retold in Clinical Affairs team meetings for months. That’s the magic of a day like this, and it’s backed by 40 years of expertise in building memories, not just events. Ocean Air Community Park is one of those San Diego venues that makes us look like rockstars: wide open fields, shaded zones, and space for families to actually spread out and enjoy themselves. This wasn’t just another corporate gathering. It was a Clinical Affairs event reimagined — proof that when you pair the right venue with the right planning, you don’t just get a picnic… you get an experience that lasts longer than the tan lines. The Secret Sauce Behind Clinical Affairs Events at Ocean Air Community Park40 Years of San Diego Event Planning — Built on Atmosphere and Memories We don’t just plan gatherings in San Diego — we engineer full-scale corporate experiences from the ground up. Permits? Pulled. Power, staging, tents, tables, rides, entertainment, cleanup? Done. Once the quote is signed, our clients never lift a finger again. By the time the Clinical Affairs team arrived at Ocean Air Community Park and Recreation Center, it felt like a festival had sprung up overnight — one that said you’re valued, you’re appreciated. Here’s what sets us apart: we don’t rent from third parties. We own one of the largest entertainment inventories in the country. That’s why we can scale any event — whether it’s 100 employees or 10,000 — and still make it feel custom. Carnival booths stacked with prizes. Field games that spark real competition. Sports challenges built for bragging rights. Passive zones for laid-back connection. Inflatable attractions that turned heads from across the park. Every piece was chosen to fit this Clinical Affairs event like a glove — and it all came from our in-house arsenal. And then there’s the catering. Our chefs brought a spread that matched the energy: over 100 menu options to choose from, including vegan, dairy-free, and competition-style BBQ that’s been fine-tuned for decades. Nothing frozen. Nothing canned. Just smoked, grilled, and served fresh — food made with love and plated like part of the show. (Because let’s be honest, nobody brags about their boss’s PowerPoint skills, but they will talk about ribs that fall off the bone.) The real takeaway? This wasn’t about logistics. It was about atmosphere, connection, and giving a Clinical Affairs department known for its high-pressure work a day that felt effortless. That’s the payoff when seasoned San Diego event producers run the show. Catering That Fueled Dexcom’s Clinical Affairs Company Picnic in San DiegoMore Than a Meal — It’s the Flavor of Employee Appreciation Events At Dexcom’s Clinical Affairs event, catering wasn’t background noise — it was the rhythm that kept the whole day moving. Our in-house culinary crew rolled into Ocean Air Community Park with decades of recipes under their belts and a full mobile kitchen ready to fire. From the first sizzle of ribs on the grill to the last cookie packed into a napkin, the food was as much a highlight as the field games, the prizes, and the laughter echoing across the park. Here’s what fueled Dexcom’s team:
The setup looked as sharp as it tasted. Branded tents, bold signage, and servers moving with precision kept lines short and plates full. Kids tore back from the booths, managers cooled off between game rounds, families refueled together — and no one was stuck waiting around. And when the day wound down? The food didn’t just disappear. It left the park in style — ribs, cookies, and mac & cheese packed neatly into to-go boxes that felt more like party favors. Because at a Dexcom Clinical Affairs picnic, even the leftovers deserved applause. Cold Drinks for a Hot July Picnic in San DiegoOur Drink Stations Turned Up the Chill at Ocean Air Community Park It was a warm July afternoon in San Diego, and keeping 100 guests refreshed at Ocean Air Community Park and Recreation Center meant building beverage service into the day — not leaving it as an afterthought. For Dexcom’s outing, shaded drink stations were stocked with lemonade, sweet tea, and filtered water, ready to cool down employees, families, and even a couple of four-legged friends. The setup was seamless: tented bars easy to spot, servers keeping the flow smooth, and cold drinks presented like part of the production. Between field games, carnival booths, and sports match-ups, guests stopped in, grabbed a cup, and got right back to the action. That’s the thing about our beverage service — it doesn’t just hydrate. It keeps the atmosphere moving, fuels the laughs, and gives everyone the energy to make the most out of a summer staff outing without missing a beat. Shaved Ice Station at Dexcom’s Clinical Affairs Company Picnic in San DiegoCool refreshment at Ocean Air Community Park with full-service company picnic catering The Shaved Ice Station wasn’t just dessert — it was the event’s built-in AC unit, dressed up under a matching catering tent so it looked sharp right alongside the main buffet and beverage bars. Guests piled in for a frosty reset, scooping cups and hitting the self-serve flavor bar like kids in a candy shop. 🌈 Kids went full Picasso, stacking rainbow layers until their tongues looked like art projects. 🥶 Adults kept it cool with simple, no-nonsense pours — the kind of refreshment that hits different in San Diego heat. It wasn’t just a snack. It was a pause button. A chill-out station that reset everyone before they charged back into the field games, booths, and contests. Proof that sometimes the simplest thing — ice and syrup — steals the spotlight. Field Games That Turned Dexcom’s San Diego Company Picnic Into a Mini OlympicsWhen Dexcom’s Clinical Affairs team rolled into Ocean Air Community Park in San Diego, they didn’t just get a catered lunch — they stepped into a full-scale field games area built for competition, laughter, and the kind of corporate team building energy that sticks. The zone was alive from the first whistle: a custom stage set the scene for bragging rights, prize tables loaded with shiny rewards pulled people in, and the sound system kept every cheer booming across the park. Safety lines framed the action while over fifty unique field day games rotated through — tug-o-war, balloon tosses, relays, and challenges with our signature twists that had managers forgetting their titles and kids convinced they were playing for gold. The games weren’t filler; they were the heartbeat of this San Diego company picnic. Every round fueled the crowd, amped the catering line, and kept Dexcom’s employee appreciation day moving like a true mini Olympics. By the end, nobody left without a story, a laugh, or maybe a sore muscle they’d brag about Monday morning. Carnival Booths That Got Competitive FastOld-School Fun Meets Corporate Team Spirit The carnival booth at this San Diego company picnic wasn’t kid stuff — it was a full-blown showdown. Dexcom’s Clinical Affairs team turned into weekend warriors, lining up for the toss like the prize table was handing out promotions. Every throw came with laughs, bragging rights, and that one co-worker who swore they were a “ringer” (plot twist: they weren’t). The prize table wasn’t just a side perk — it kept the competition hot and the crowd circling back for more. That’s the beauty of dropping a classic carnival game into an employee appreciation event: it blends nostalgia, smack talk, and corporate bonding in a way no PowerPoint or happy hour ever could. By the end, it wasn’t just about winning prizes — it was about coworkers turning into teammates, rivals, and comedians, all in one throw. Sports Bouncer & Slide Combo For Ages 2-8 YRsWhere corporate team building turned into a highlight reel The Sports Bouncer & Slide Combo was the zone where bragging rights were earned and lost in real time. Kids dove in with endless energy, bouncing and racing like they were training for their own league, while adults “just checking it out” suddenly found themselves sweating through a showdown. The slide added that extra rush — one moment laughter, the next a full-on sprint back to the top for another go. That’s the beauty of a San Diego company picnic at Ocean Air Community Park — it’s not about sitting on the sidelines, it’s about diving in, high-fives flying, and the never-ending call for “just one more round.” For Dexcom’s Clinical Affairs employee appreciation event, the Sports Bouncer & Slide didn’t just entertain — it turned coworkers into teammates and reminded everyone that sometimes the best connections are made mid-bounce. Passive Games With Serious Social PowerJumbo Jenga and Chill Atmosphere for Socially Dynamic Good Times Not everyone came to sprint and sweat, and that’s where the passive game zone delivered. Cornhole became an all-day rivalry — quiet at first, then suddenly loud enough to pull in a crowd. Giant Jenga? Let’s just say the sound of a six-foot tower crashing got more applause than some Super Bowl ads. These weren’t “extras” — they were memory-makers. Perfect for kicking back, laughing hard, and letting coworkers see each other outside the boardroom grind. It’s proof that the right mix of energy zones keeps a San Diego staff picnic running strong from the first toss to the last laugh. The Secret Sauce: Power, Permits & Park-Saving CleanupThe Stuff Nobody Thinks About (Until It’s a Disaster) Great food and games steal the spotlight, but it’s the infrastructure and logistics that make a San Diego company picnic at Ocean Air Community Park run smooth from start to finish. For Dexcom’s Clinical Affairs staff picnic, we brought the full package — no shortcuts, no stress for the client. Our 9,000-watt whisper-quiet generator kept the catering stations, shaved ice tent, and sound system humming without a hitch. Custom A-Frame signage guided employees, kids, and even a couple of dogs effortlessly from the parking lot to the action, with clear navigation across the park. Behind the curtain, our administrative team secured permits, handled insurance certificates, and kept compliance on lock — naming both the park and client properly, so nothing got in the way of the fun. And when the last balloon popped and the last burger was served? Our strike crew and clean-up team went to work, hauling trash, tearing down, and restoring Ocean Air Community Park to the same pristine condition as before the first tent went up. That’s the difference between a random rental and a full-service company picnic package in San Diego: guests get memories, the client gets peace of mind. Book the San Diego Company Picnic Everyone RemembersFull-Service Planning. Bold Experiences. Zero Headaches. This isn’t about renting a grill and tossing beanbags. It’s about staging an all-inclusive company picnic in San Diego that makes employees forget it’s even work-related. From the Ocean Air Community Park and Recreation Center permits and insurance to catering, games, and cleanup — we handle it all so you don’t have to.
Clinical Affairs brought the energy, we brought the infrastructure, and together it became the kind of corporate team building event that actually sparks morale instead of groans. Now it’s your turn. 📞 Call 888-788-1233 and lock in a San Diego company picnic package that runs smoother than our whisper-quiet 9,000-watt generator. One call, and your staff appreciation day goes from “planning nightmare” to “best Friday ever.” Comments are closed.
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