How much do park and pavilion venues cost in Milwaukee?

Across the 14 Milwaukee listings on this page, published starting prices run from $55 to $440, with a median starting price of $95. The cheapest is Mukwonago Park (Rustic Picnic Area) in Mukwonago at $55 to $110. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.

What is the cheapest of the park and pavilion venues in Milwaukee?

Mukwonago Park (Rustic Picnic Area) in Mukwonago, at $55 to $110. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.

Which parts of Milwaukee have park and pavilion venues?

The 14 listings here sit across 9 cities in the Milwaukee area, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Delafield, Muskego, Mukwonago, and Menomonee Falls. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.

Can any of these Milwaukee venues hold 50 or more guests?

Yes. 10 of the 14 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.

Are these Milwaukee venues indoor or outdoor?

Both. 13 of the 14 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 3 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.

Are these prices current?

Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

14 park and pavilion wedding venues in Milwaukee

Illustration of park and pavilion venues in the Milwaukee area — Illustration. Not a photograph of any venue listed on this page.

Park district pavilions and shelters are rented by the hour or the half-day at rates set in a public fee schedule, which is why they undercut dedicated wedding venues so badly. Every listing below is a real Milwaukee area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

Listings: 14
Cheapest: $55 to $110
Median start: $95
Highest start: $440

Cheapest is Mukwonago Park (Rustic Picnic Area) at $55 to $110. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

The mix here is 14 park & pavilion, spread across 9 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

14 of 14 venues

Mukwonago Park (Rustic Picnic Area)

$55 to $110

Mukwonago, WIUp to 200

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Rustic Picnic Areas 1 and 4 (200 capacity each): $55 weekday or $110 weekend/holiday. Standard Picnic Areas 2 and 3 (also 200 capacity) are available at $95 weekday / $180 weekend for a less rustic option.

Lake Park Picnic Areas (Milwaukee County Parks)

$87 to $196

Milwaukee, WIUp to 100

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Reservable picnic areas: 50-person areas $87 weekday / $99 Saturday or Sunday; 100-person areas $174 weekday / $196 Saturday or Sunday. Rental rates include tax. Season May 15 through Oct 15.

South Shore Park Picnic Areas (Milwaukee County Parks)

$87 to $99

Milwaukee, WIUp to 50

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Areas 1 and 2, 50 person max each: $87 weekday, $99 Saturday or Sunday. Rates include tax. Season May 15 through Oct 15.

Minooka Park

$95 to $180

Waukesha, WIUp to 300

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Standard picnic area rental: $95 weekday or $180 weekend/holiday per rental period (Picnic Areas 1, 2, 3, 5; capacities 150-300). Rustic Picnic Area 4 (300 capacity) is discounted at $55 weekday / $110 weekend.

Fox River Park

$95 to $180

Waukesha, WIUp to 200

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Picnic Areas 1, 2, and 3 (200 capacity each): $95 weekday or $180 weekend/holiday per rental period.

Menomonee Park

$95 to $180

Menomonee Falls, WIUp to 200

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Picnic Areas 2 and 3 (200 capacity each): $95 weekday or $180 weekend/holiday per rental period.

Nashotah Park

$95 to $180

Nashotah, WIUp to 400

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Picnic Area 1 (400 capacity) or Picnic Area 2 (150 capacity): $95 weekday or $180 weekend/holiday per rental period.

Naga-Waukee Park

$95 to $180

Delafield, WI

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Picnic Areas 1 through 5 (capacities range 50-300 depending on area): $95 weekday or $180 weekend/holiday per rental period.

Muskego Park

$95 to $180

Muskego, WI

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Picnic Areas 1 through 5 (capacities range 200-300 depending on area): $95 weekday or $180 weekend/holiday per rental period.

Wilson Park Gazebo (Milwaukee County Parks)

$195 to $235

Milwaukee, WIUp to 75

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Area 6A Gazebo, 75 max: $195 weekday, $235 Saturday or Sunday. Rates include tax. Season May 15 through Oct 15.

Naga-Waukee Park Beach House

$220 to $420

Delafield, WIUp to 20

Park & PavilionOutdoorIndoor

Heated beach house structure, 20-person capacity: $220 for a 6-hour rental or $420 for a 14-hour rental.

Muskego Park Beach House

$220 to $420

Muskego, WIUp to 40

Park & PavilionOutdoorIndoor

Heated beach house structure, 40-person capacity: $220 for a 6-hour rental or $420 for a 14-hour rental.

Grant Park Area 7 Shelter (Milwaukee County Parks)

$246 to $285

South Milwaukee, WIUp to 125

Park & PavilionOutdoor

Area 7 Shelter, 125 max: $246 weekday, $285 Saturday or Sunday. Rates include tax. Season May 15 through Oct 15.

Fox Brook Lodge

$440 to $1,595

New Berlin, WIUp to 100

Park & PavilionIndoor

Climate-controlled lodge with kitchen and fireplace, up to 100 people theatre-style or 80 banquet-style: $440 for a 6-hour rental, $840 for a 14-hour rental, or $1,595 for a two-day rental (14 hours each day).

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Common questions

How much do park and pavilion venues cost in Milwaukee?: Across the 14 Milwaukee listings on this page, published starting prices run from $55 to $440, with a median starting price of $95. The cheapest is Mukwonago Park (Rustic Picnic Area) in Mukwonago at $55 to $110. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the park and pavilion venues in Milwaukee?: Mukwonago Park (Rustic Picnic Area) in Mukwonago, at $55 to $110. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of Milwaukee have park and pavilion venues?: The 14 listings here sit across 9 cities in the Milwaukee area, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Delafield, Muskego, Mukwonago, and Menomonee Falls. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Can any of these Milwaukee venues hold 50 or more guests?: Yes. 10 of the 14 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.
Are these Milwaukee venues indoor or outdoor?: Both. 13 of the 14 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 3 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.
Are these prices current?: Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

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