28 outdoor wedding venues under $5,000 in Portland

Oregon Metro published picnic reservation rates for Blue Lake Regional Park: Chinook Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park is listed at $215 on weekends and holidays and $50 on weekdays. Metro defines weekend rates as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May 1 to Sept. 30; weekday rates apply on non-holiday Mondays-Fridays May 1-Sept. 30 and on ALL days from Oct. 1 to April 30.

Oregon Metro published picnic reservation rates for Blue Lake Regional Park: Shahala Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park is listed at $215 on weekends and holidays and $50 on weekdays. Metro defines weekend rates as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May 1 to Sept. 30; weekday rates apply on non-holiday Mondays-Fridays May 1-Sept. 30 and on ALL days from Oct. 1 to April 30.

Oregon Metro published picnic reservation rates for Blue Lake Regional Park: Celilo Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park is listed at $135 on weekends and holidays and $50 on weekdays. Metro defines weekend rates as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May 1 to Sept. 30; weekday rates apply on non-holiday Mondays-Fridays May 1-Sept. 30 and on ALL days from Oct. 1 to April 30.

Oregon Metro published picnic reservation rates for Oxbow Regional Park: Alder Shelter at Oxbow Regional Park is listed at $250 on weekends and holidays and $50 on weekdays. Metro defines weekend rates as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May 1 to Sept. 30; weekday rates apply on non-holiday Mondays-Fridays May 1-Sept. 30 and on ALL days from Oct. 1 to April 30.

Oregon Metro published picnic reservation rates for Oxbow Regional Park: Dragonfly Shelter at Oxbow Regional Park is listed at $250 on weekends and holidays and $50 on weekdays. Metro defines weekend rates as Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May 1 to Sept. 30; weekday rates apply on non-holiday Mondays-Fridays May 1-Sept. 30 and on ALL days from Oct. 1 to April 30.

City of Gresham Parks Reservations page, Picnic Shelters: "Resident: $50 per session / Non-resident: $100 per session." A session is either the morning block (9:00 am - 2:30 pm) or the afternoon block (3:30 pm - 9:00 pm); the page notes that to get the entire day you "make two reservations, one for each time block," i.e. $100 resident / $200 non-resident for a full day. Main City Park is listed under "Maximum capacity of 100 people per shelter."

City of Vancouver 2026 Park Use Permit Rates (effective through 12/31/2026). A wedding is explicitly listed as an activity requiring a Park Use Permit, and for this park "you must have a picnic shelter reserved... in order to obtain a Park Use Permit," so both fees are mandatory. Rate 1 (free public or exclusive events up to 200 people) daily rate is $50, and the PDF notes "Shelter Reservation fee is an additional cost to the permit fee." The same PDF lists this shelter at $83/$104 (resident/non-resident), giving $50 + $83 = $133 for residents and $50 + $104 = $154 for non-residents. Rate 2 ($125/day) applies instead if the event generates sales or donations.

City of Vancouver 2026 Park Use Permit Rates (effective through 12/31/2026). A wedding is explicitly listed as an activity requiring a Park Use Permit, and for this park "you must have a picnic shelter reserved... in order to obtain a Park Use Permit," so both fees are mandatory. Rate 1 (free public or exclusive events up to 200 people) daily rate is $50, and the PDF notes "Shelter Reservation fee is an additional cost to the permit fee." The same PDF lists this shelter at $98/$122 (resident/non-resident), giving $50 + $98 = $148 for residents and $50 + $122 = $172 for non-residents. Rate 2 ($125/day) applies instead if the event generates sales or donations.

Washington County Circuit Court Marriage Ceremonies page: "In addition to the listed Judge's fees below, ORS 106.120(4)(a) provides that a $117.00 fee will be paid to the Circuit Court if the marriage is solemnized in Court facilities." The same page publishes each judge's own fee; the lowest listed is $75 ("Available for weddings on weekdays - during noon hour or after hours, $75"), so the published minimum is $117 + $75 = $192. Most judges list $100; other published judge fees are $150, $200 (after hours), $225 (weekends) and $250 (weekends), and military personnel in uniform are listed at $50.

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $224.50 (Simple Ceremony, 50 people / 50 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $224.50 + $133.50 = $358.00. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $224.50 (Simple Ceremony, 100 people / 12 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $224.50 + $133.50 = $358.00. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $224.50 (Simple Ceremony, 100 people / 50 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $224.50 + $133.50 = $358.00. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $224.50 (Simple Ceremony, 50 people / 12 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $224.50 + $133.50 = $358.00. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $256.25 (Simple Ceremony, 100 people / 12 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $256.25 + $133.50 = $389.75. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $313.50 (Ceremony Reception, 100 people). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $313.50 + $133.50 = $447.00. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $330.00 (Ceremony Reception, 40 people standing / 25 seated). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $330.00 + $133.50 = $463.50. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $363.00 (Simple Ceremony, 100 people). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $363.00 + $133.50 = $496.50. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $436.25 (Ceremony Reception, 100 people). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $436.25 + $133.50 = $569.75. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $546.00 (Simple Ceremony, 25 people / 6 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $546.00 + $133.50 = $679.50. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Two published flat rates, all days and all seasons. Elopement Rental (total group of 15 people or fewer including vendors): "$750 ~ 1.5 hour minimum ~ Additional time available in 30 minute increments at $150/each." Wedding Rental Only (16-75 guests): "$1250 ~ 3 hour reservation (minimum) ~ Includes a Monday - Thursday 1 hour rehearsal. ~ Additional Hour $300." All-inclusive packages are also published at $1,000 (elopement) and $2,150 (wedding, adds officiant and florals).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $655.25 (Ceremony Reception, 100 people). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $655.25 + $133.50 = $788.75. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $697.50 (Ceremony Reception, 500 people, benches for 80). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $697.50 + $133.50 = $831.00. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $740.75 (Ceremony Reception, 500 people). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $740.75 + $133.50 = $874.25. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $788.75 (Simple Ceremony, 100 people / 12 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $788.75 + $133.50 = $922.25. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $826.25 (Simple Ceremony, 75 people / 12 chairs). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $826.25 + $133.50 = $959.75. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Leach Botanical Garden published Event Rental Options: Elopement - "$1,500 Open Hours / $2,500 After-Hours", up to 20 guests, three-hour rental period, choice of location in the garden.

Portland Parks & Recreation 2026 Wedding Brochure, facility usage fee $2,165.25 (Ceremony Reception, 2,000 people, built-in raised seating). Every permitted site also requires the non-refundable $133.50 application processing fee (booked 45+ days in advance), so the published minimum to book is $2,165.25 + $133.50 = $2,298.75. The brochure works this same example on page 8 ($224.50 + $133.50 = $358).

Leach Botanical Garden published Event Rental Options: Ceremony Only - "$3,200 for 40-80 guests / $2,400 for 20-40 guests", a four-hour after-hours rental available Sunday-Friday, year-round.