19 park and pavilion wedding venues in Portland

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 Portland 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 We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.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
- 19
- Cheapest
- $50 to $215
- Median start
- $358
- Highest start
- $2,298.75
Cheapest is Chinook Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park at $50 to $215. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.
The mix here is 19 park & pavilion, spread across 4 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.
Chinook Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park
$50 to $215Oregon 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.
Shahala Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park
$50 to $215Oregon 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.
Celilo Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park
$50 to $135Oregon 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.
Alder Shelter at Oxbow Regional Park
$50 to $250Oregon 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.
Dragonfly Shelter at Oxbow Regional Park
$50 to $250Oregon 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.
Main City Park Picnic Shelter (City of Gresham)
$50 to $100City 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."
Marine Park Picnic Shelter (City of Vancouver)
$133 to $154City 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.
Marshall Park Picnic Shelter (City of Vancouver)
$148 to $172City 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.
Peninsula Park Gazebo
$358Portland 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).
Laurelhurst Park Staircase
$358Portland 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).
Dawson Park Gazebo
$358Portland 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).
Wedding Meadow at Hoyt Arboretum
$447Portland 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).
Redwood Deck at Hoyt Arboretum
$463.50Portland 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).
Council Crest Park Summit
$496.50Portland 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).
Mt. Tabor Park Summit
$569.75Portland 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).
Stevens Pavilion Picnic Shelter at Hoyt Arboretum
$788.75Portland 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).
Mt. Tabor Park Amphitheater
$831Portland 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).
Cathedral Park Amphitheater
$874.25Portland 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).
Washington Park Amphitheater
$2,298.75Portland 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).
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Common questions
- How much do park and pavilion venues cost in Portland?
- Across the 19 Portland listings on this page, published starting prices run from $50 to $2,298.75, with a median starting price of $358. The cheapest is Chinook Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview at $50 to $215. 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 Portland?
- Chinook Shelter A at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview, at $50 to $215. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
- Which parts of Portland have park and pavilion venues?
- The 19 listings here sit across 4 cities in the Portland area, including Portland, Fairview, Gresham, and Vancouver. 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 Portland venues hold 50 or more guests?
- Yes. 16 of the 19 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 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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