13 park and pavilion wedding venues in Seattle
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 Seattle 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 We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.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
- 13
- Cheapest
- $80 to $120
- Median start
- $200
- Highest start
- $354
Cheapest is Marina Park Pavilion at $80 to $120. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.
The mix here is 13 park & pavilion, spread across 5 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.
Marina Park Pavilion
$80 to $120City of Kirkland Park User Fees: "Marina Park Pavilion, Fees are Per Hour / 2 hour minimum: Up to 50 People - Resident $40.00, Non-Resident $50.00; 51 to 100 People - Resident $50.00, Non-Resident $60.00." 2-hour minimum makes the lowest tier $80 and the highest tier $120.
Chism Beach Park - Upland Lawn
$109 to $213City of Bellevue Outdoor Rental Park Site Guidelines fee table: Chism Beach Park Upland Lawn - Mon-Thu Half Day $109, Mon-Thu Full Day $138, Fri-Sun & Holidays Half Day $155, Fri-Sun & Holidays Full Day $213. Number of people allowed: 125. Amenities: "Open Lawn Space, Swim Beach."
Kelsey Creek Park - Picnic Shelter
$137 to $256City of Bellevue Outdoor Rental Park Site Guidelines fee table: Kelsey Creek Park Shelter - Mon-Thu Half Day $137, Mon-Thu Full Day $170, Fri-Sun & Holidays Half Day $191, Fri-Sun & Holidays Full Day $256. Number of people allowed: 75. Amenities: "6 Tables, 2 BBQs, Playground."
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - South Shelter
$150 to $290City of Renton Fee Schedule 2025-2026, Section VI: "Gene Coulon Beach Park Shelters (South #1, South #2 and Creekside) Maximum of 75 people: Resident 10am-7pm $150; Non-resident 10am-7pm $290" (rate same 2025 and 2026). South Shelters 1 & 2 combined: resident $310, non-resident $610. $100 refundable security/damage deposit.
Downtown Park - Plaza
$191 to $375City of Bellevue Outdoor Rental Park Site Guidelines fee table: Downtown Park Plaza - Mon-Thu Half Day $191, Mon-Thu Full Day $259, Fri-Sun & Holidays Half Day $282, Fri-Sun & Holidays Full Day $375. Number of people allowed: 150. Amenities: "No Tables, Playground." (Plaza + Terraced-Seating tier for up to 300 people runs $306-$650.)
Newcastle Beach Park - Site 1 Shelter
$191 to $375City of Bellevue Outdoor Rental Park Site Guidelines fee table: Newcastle Beach Park Site 1 Shelter - Mon-Thu Half Day $191, Mon-Thu Full Day $259, Fri-Sun & Holidays Half Day $282, Fri-Sun & Holidays Full Day $375. Number of people allowed: 150. Amenities: "8 Tables, 2 BBQs, Playground, Swim Beach."
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park - North Shelter
$200 to $360City of Renton Fee Schedule 2025-2026, Section VI: "Gene Coulon Beach Park Shelters (North Shelter): Resident 10am-7pm $200; Non-resident 10am-7pm $360" (rate same 2025 and 2026). $100 refundable security/damage deposit.
Juanita Beach Park Picnic Shelters 1 & 2
$230 to $540City of Kirkland Park User Fees (effective Jan 1, 2024): "Juanita Beach Picnic Shelters 1 and 2: Resident 1/2 Day $230.00, Non-Resident 1/2 Day $275.00, Resident All-Day $450.00, Non-Resident All-Day $540.00" (1/2 day = 9am-2pm or 3-9pm; all-day = 9am-9pm). Individually, Shelter 1 or Shelter 2 alone is $120 resident/$145 non-resident half-day, $230/$275 all-day.
Tolt Bridge Shelter
From $350King County Parks weddings page: base fee $350 per time slot, with a wedding package available through the Regional Scheduling Office. Capacity 150 max.
Cougar Mountain Wedding Overlook
From $350King County Parks weddings page: base fee $350 per time slot for the Cougar Mountain Wedding Overlook. Capacity 75 max.
Golden Gardens Park (Outdoor Ceremony Site)
From $354Seattle Parks and Recreation 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Park Area Ceremony Fee: "$177.00 Hourly fee, with 2-hour minimum for wedding or ceremonies at Alki Beach Park, Golden Gardens Park, Hamilton Viewpoint, Sunset Hill Viewpoint, Volunteer Park, and Washington Park Arboretum, Magnuson Garden Amphitheater" (2026 rate). 2-hour minimum = $354 minimum.
Alki Beach Park (Outdoor Ceremony Site)
From $354Seattle Parks and Recreation 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Park Area Ceremony Fee: "$177.00 Hourly fee, with 2-hour minimum for wedding or ceremonies at Alki Beach Park, Golden Gardens Park, Hamilton Viewpoint, Sunset Hill Viewpoint, Volunteer Park, and Washington Park Arboretum, Magnuson Garden Amphitheater" (2026 rate). 2-hour minimum = $354 minimum.
Volunteer Park (Outdoor Ceremony Site)
From $354Seattle Parks and Recreation 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Park Area Ceremony Fee: "$177.00 Hourly fee, with 2-hour minimum for wedding or ceremonies at Alki Beach Park, Golden Gardens Park, Hamilton Viewpoint, Sunset Hill Viewpoint, Volunteer Park, and Washington Park Arboretum, Magnuson Garden Amphitheater" (2026 rate). 2-hour minimum = $354 minimum.
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Common questions
- How much do park and pavilion venues cost in Seattle?
- Across the 13 Seattle listings on this page, published starting prices run from $80 to $354, with a median starting price of $200. The cheapest is Marina Park Pavilion in Kirkland at $80 to $120. 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 Seattle?
- Marina Park Pavilion in Kirkland, at $80 to $120. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
- Which parts of Seattle have park and pavilion venues?
- The 13 listings here sit across 5 cities in the Seattle area, including Bellevue, Seattle, Kirkland, Renton, and Carnation. 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 Seattle venues hold 50 or more guests?
- Yes. 9 of the 13 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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