Great Parks of Hamilton County - Fernbank Lodge at Fernbank Park
Cincinnati, OH
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Published price | $380 to $720 |
| Capacity | Up to 100 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
"Mon-Thurs $380; Fri-Sun/Holiday $720. Additional Day $275 (Not applicable on Saturday and Sunday)." Rental fee includes park entry for all invited guests.
The source publishes a range of $380 to $720, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- ten 12'x30" folding banquet tables
- 100 black stackable chairs
- one 8' table for food or gifts
- five 46" round outdoor picnic tables
- kitchen with refrigerator, convection oven, sink and 4' portable bar
- park entry for all invited guests
50 Thornton Avenue, Cincinnati 45233. Great Parks: "Fernbank Lodge features a beautiful terrace overlooking the Ohio River, an equipped kitchen, portable bar, exterior grills, and 12' banquet tables and chairs. This facility is available to rent year-round." Rental window is 10 a.m. to midnight; not available Thanksgiving Eve/Day, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day. Guests provide their own food and beverages including alcohol, or bring a caterer. Outside terrace has a large double grill and a water spigot.
Published on prod-greatparks.xperience-sites.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Cincinnati
$380 is the 22nd lowest published starting price of the 26 venues listed in the Cincinnati metro. The metro median starting price is $200, and 4 of the 26 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 9 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 8th lowest, against a median of $250 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 100 guests. At $380, filling the space works out to $3.80 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 22 Cincinnati listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is exactly at the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Cincinnati
These listings in Cincinnati publish a starting price below $380.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Garden Center of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH · Garden & Conservatory | From $200 | 120 guests |
| Cincinnati Parks - Brumm Garden at Ault ParkCincinnati, OH · Garden & Conservatory | $300 to $450 | 150 guests |
| Cincinnati Parks - Rose Garden at Ault ParkCincinnati, OH · Garden & Conservatory | $300 to $450 | 150 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Cincinnati
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Great Parks of Hamilton County - Riverside Lodge at Lake IsabellaLoveland, OH · Park & Pavilion | $340 to $660 | 80 guests |
| Great Parks of Hamilton County - Sharon Centre Auditorium at Sharon WoodsSharonville, OH · Park & Pavilion | $340 to $855 | 112 guests |
| Campbell County Parks - Stapleton Pavilion at AJ Jolly ParkAlexandria, KY · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $500 | not published |
Marriage license in Hamilton County, OH
The venue fee above does not include the license. Cincinnati sits in Hamilton County, OH, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Hamilton County Probate Court, Marriage License Department230 E Ninth Street, 10th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2145 |
| License fee | $75The fee for a marriage license is $75.00 and must be made at the time application is processed. Cash or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) are accepted, but checks are not accepted. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | Documentary proof of age such as a driver license, passport, birth certificate, government issued ID or a court record showing date of birth. |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | OfferedThe Probate Court does not marry couples. The Duty Judge of the Hamilton County Municipal Court conducts civil marriage ceremonies; the Probate Court lists 513.946.5200 and hamiltoncountycourts.org but publishes no ceremony fee. |
Source: probatect.org, probatect.org, codes.ohio.gov
Office hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. A pre application can be submitted electronically to save time but both parties must still appear in person, with narrow exceptions for illness, disability or incarceration. Once the application is approved there is no waiting period and the couple may marry immediately; the license is valid for 60 calendar days. Ohio residents must apply in the county where either applicant resides, and out of state couples may apply in Hamilton County only if they are marrying there. Correcting a license costs $90 and a certified copy is $2 in person. Highest published license fee of the four metros researched.
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