The Meadows at Whittier Narrows: Staff Picnic Planning Done Right for Fontaine Weatherproofing & Roof Repair

The Meadows Picnic Area at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte set the stage for a 175-person staff picnic that blended catering, team building games, and family-friendly extras into one seamless package.

Tables were set, food was hot, games were ready, and shade was waiting. We know this park — and this picnic area — inside and out, which meant every piece was placed with purpose: maximizing connection, keeping flow seamless between activities, and letting the Field Games take center stage.

The built-in tables gave us a base, and we added extra rounds, linens, and umbrellas to create a layout that worked for both families and larger groups. This picnic was built as a complete package: catering that served everyone, entertainment that kept guests engaged without high liability, and logistics handled start to finish. Once Fontaine Weatherproofing & Roof Repair handed us the job, their team didn’t have to lift a finger.

40 Years of Producing Employee Appreciation Picnics at Whittier Narrows

We’re not brokers pulling in random vendors. We’re employee-owned and operated, and we own every asset that goes into a company picnic. That means the same team that unloads the truck is the one that preps the food, sets the tables, tunes the sound, and runs the games. Catering, entertainment, logistics — every department is in-house, and every part works together.

That’s why Whittier Narrows Recreation Area feels like second nature to us. We’ve produced so many events here that The Meadows might as well be our backyard. We know the quirks of the space — where the shade lands, how the parking flows, which setups keep traffic smooth, and how to make sure families feel comfortable while staff are engaged.

But more than planning layouts and running gear, our passion is in the interaction. Every dish is created by our in-house kitchen crew, the team building games are hosted by our MCs, and the logistics are handled by people who’ve worked side-by-side for decades. It’s not just expertise — it’s chemistry. That’s why events here don’t just work — they shape the kind of culture people want to be part of.
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When people talk about company picnic planning at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, they’re talking about this level of execution. Fontaine Weatherproofing’s staff picnic is just one of many — but it shows what happens when every department, every detail, and every asset is handled by one team.

Grill Lines, Flavor, and Flow: Catering at The Meadows

​You could smell it before you saw it — burgers and dogs hitting the grill, each one served hot with grill lines seared in. Our catering team runs with precision, so the scent of barbecue drifted across The Meadows Picnic Area while food hit the plates without a delay.

Professional Presentation
Every station was branded, staffed, and staged to look sharp. Our catering is professional, attractive, functional, and designed so the service itself becomes part of the experience.

Grill-to-Bun Service
You could smell it before you saw it — burgers and dogs hitting the grill, each one served hot with grill lines seared in. Our catering team runs with precision, so the scent of barbecue drifted across The Meadows Picnic Area while food hit the plates without a delay. The Main Buffet anchored the meal, built for high throughput so 175 people were served quickly and smoothly.

Hot Dog Station
The Hot Dog Station pulled its own crowd. All-beef hot dogs were served fresh with chili and cheese right at the station, and the topping options made them just as big of a hit.​

Deluxe Condiment Bars
Condiments weren’t just stacked at the buffet. We set up deluxe condiment stations away from the main line to keep guests moving. Fresh toppings and sauces stayed stocked without slowing down service, so the flow of the picnic never stalled.

Beverages
Drinks were easy to find and easy to refill. A tented beverage bar kept the line flowing with lemonade, sweet tea, and filtered water—simple, cold, and always stocked.

Fun Foods
August heat means cold treats matter. Fresh-popped popcorn for the snack crowd and shaved ice for instant cooldowns kept these stations busy all afternoon.​

We Are the Godfather of Field Games Competitions at Whittier Narrows!

If you’ve been to a picnic at The Meadows, chances are you’ve seen field games before — but not like this. The MEGA Field Games inflatable didn’t just sit in the background, it owned the center of the picnic. Oversized, branded, and alive with activity, it became the heartbeat of Fontaine Weatherproofing’s staff event.

On a summer's afternoon, nothing breaks the ice like competition. Frisbees flew, rings clattered against targets, and water balloons exploded to cheers from both players and spectators. Every round pulled in new faces — employees, spouses, kids — all side by side in games designed to spark laughs, not stress. Players weren’t just competing, they were playing for prizes at fully stocked reward tables that kept participation sky-high.

The whole competition zone was powered by surround sound that carried across the picnic grounds, making it impossible to miss the action. Our bilingual host, Tony, brought the fire to the stage — engaging the crowd, drawing people in, and keeping the energy dialed up all afternoon.
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This isn’t a rental, and it isn’t “field day lite.” We created the Field Games model, refined it for decades, and run it like nobody else can. That’s why participation never lagged, the energy never dropped, and Fontaine’s picnic had a centerpiece that reminded everyone what employee appreciation should feel like.

Sports Employees Could Pick Up, Play, and Compete for Bragging Rights

​Sports always speak a universal love language at staff picnics and employee appreciation events. That’s why the sports stations were a constant draw throughout the afternoon. They gave employees, spouses, and kids the chance to compete side by side, test their skills, and have friendly fun. All of them were low-risk, low-liability options — but they kept the lineups steady and the energy flowing all day.

Sport Trio – A three-in-one setup where guests could rotate between football tosses, baseball pitching, and soccer goal kicks. It gave variety in one spot, so nobody had to commit to just one game.

Digital Dodgeball IPS – This wasn’t playground dodgeball. Inside a giant inflatable arena, players aimed balls at LED light targets on the backdrop. Fast-paced, interactive, and safe — the IPS system turned it into a high-energy crowd favorite.

Hoop Shot Duo – Two hoops side by side meant coworkers could square off in quick-fire basketball challenges. Friendly rivalries started here, and people kept coming back for rematches.

The Sports Zone never sat empty — there was always someone lining up to throw, shoot, or take another shot at beating a coworker.

Pick Up and Play Passive Entertainment: Cornhole & Jenga

We strategically place passive entertainment so there’s never a dull moment — everywhere you turn, there’s something to do. For the introverts who wanted a more relaxed way to join in and the extroverts who thrive on friendly competition, Cornhole boards and Giant Jenga towers delivered the balance. Fontaine Weatherproofing’s employees and families could step into the action at their own speed without ever feeling left out.

• Cornhole drew steady matchups all afternoon. From casual tosses between kids to heated grudge matches between coworkers, the boards never sat empty. The simple setup turned into one of the most social parts of the picnic, with plenty of laughs and a little friendly trash talk.
• Giant Jenga added a mix of suspense and comedy. Towers stacked higher than expected, toppling to cheers that pulled in spectators just as much as players. Families gathered around it like a magnet, making it a natural conversation hub.

​Simple games, endless matchups — proof there was never a quiet corner at this picnic.

The Picnic Layout | Tables, Shade, and Space to Connect at The Meadows

The Meadows Picnic Area at Whittier Narrows already comes with built-in tables, but a staff picnic of 175 people takes more than what’s bolted to the ground. We expanded the base setup with extra round tables, red gingham linens, and wide market umbrellas that gave Fontaine Weatherproofing’s team comfort and shade all afternoon.

It was a company picnic layout at The Meadows Picnic Area designed to keep everyone in the center of the event. Guests eating, talking, or taking a break were still within steps of the catering stations, Field Games, and sports challenges. Families could sit together without being tucked away, and employees could move easily between food, games, and conversation without losing the flow of the day.

The design eliminated dead spots and kept the energy circulating — every seat part of the action, every table part of the connection.

All-Inclusive Company Picnic Packages at Whittier Narrows | Unmatched By Any Other Event Planner

When you hire us, you don’t get a patchwork of vendors. You get one employee-owned team that owns every table, every grill, every sound system, and every game that shows up at your event. From catering with speed and flavor to the MEGA Field Games that kept Fontaine Weatherproofing’s employees interacting and bonding all day, we produce employee appreciation picnics as complete experiences — the kind that send people home with real memories.

That’s the difference with all-inclusive company picnic package pricing at Whittier Narrows. We’re a well-oiled company picnic planning machine — built to keep employees connected, families included, and the entire event running smooth. Fontaine’s picnic at The Meadows proved it: a one-call solution with no hiccups from start to finish.