Cleveland Metroparks - Acacia Shelter
Lyndhurst, OH
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Lyndhurst, OH |
| Published price | $250 to $350 |
| Capacity | Up to 72 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
"Fee: $250 Mon-Fri, $350 Sat-Sun, Holidays."
The source publishes a range of $250 to $350, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- picnic tables and chairs
- heating and air conditioning
- electricity
- attached flush restrooms
Acacia Reservation, Cedar Road south of Richmond Road, Lyndhurst OH 44124 - a former country club turned park reservation. This is one of the few fully enclosed Cleveland Metroparks shelters, with both heating and air conditioning, so it works outside the May-October window that governs most of the open-air shelters. Capacity 72. Book online through Cleveland Metroparks' reservation system; questions to Special Events & Experiences at 216.635.3304.
Published on clevelandmetroparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Cleveland
$250 is the 16th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Cleveland metro. The metro median starting price is $190, and 7 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 22 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 14th lowest, against a median of $195 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 72 guests. At $250, filling the space works out to $3.47 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 19 Cleveland listings that publish one is 80 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Lyndhurst
This listing in Lyndhurst publishes a starting price below $250.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Municipal CourtLyndhurst, OH · Courthouse & City Hall | $50 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Cleveland
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Metroparks - Keystone ShelterParma, OH · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $350 | 140 guests |
| Cleveland Metroparks - Upper Edgewater Shelter West HalfCleveland, OH · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $350 | 100 guests |
| Summit Metro Parks - Brushwood LodgeRichfield, OH · Park & Pavilion | $280 to $540 | 96 guests |
Marriage license in Cuyahoga County, OH
The venue fee above does not include the license. Lyndhurst sits in Cuyahoga County, OH, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Marriage License Department1 Lakeside Avenue West, Room 129, Cleveland, OH 44113 |
| License fee | $60The fee for a Marriage License is $60.00. The Court accepts cash, money order, cashier's check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express credit or debit cards. There is a $2.95 convenience fee to use a credit or debit card. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | Each applicant must provide a Social Security number and valid government photo identification. A certified copy of the last divorce decree is required if either party has been divorced. |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
Source: probate.cuyahogacounty.gov, probate.cuyahogacounty.gov, codes.ohio.gov
Online pre registration is mandatory before coming in, but no appointment is necessary afterward and registration data is kept only 90 days. Under Local Rule 53 the Marriage Department will not process payment after 4:15 p.m., and couples still in line may be turned away and asked to return another day; office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. A Cuyahoga County license may be issued if one applicant is a current resident of Cuyahoga County with evidence of current residence, regardless of where the ceremony happens; if neither applicant is an Ohio resident the application must be made in the county where the ceremony is performed. The license is valid for 60 days and the officiant must file the Certificate of Marriage Return within 30 days. Certified copies are $2.00.
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