Cleveland Metroparks - Cottonwood Reserved Shelter
Fairview Park, OH
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Fairview Park, OH |
| Published price | $175 to $250 |
| Capacity | Up to 36 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
"Fee: $175 Monday - Friday; $250 Saturday - Sunday."
The source publishes a range of $175 to $250, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- open-sided shelter with picnic tables
- grills
- electric outlets
- non-flush restrooms
On Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, south of Puritas Road/Mastick Road in Fairview Park. Facility capacity 36 with 30 shared parking spaces. Reservable May through October, daily. Water available May through October, weather permitting. Ball field and play field on site. One of the cheapest Cleveland Metroparks shelter tiers - the same $175/$250 rate applies at Creekside (Big Creek), Memphis (Big Creek), Iron Springs and Red Oak (Garfield Park), Sycamore (Rocky River), Royalview (Mill Stream Run), Oak (North Chagrin) and the three Ledge Lake shelters at Hinckley.
Published on clevelandmetroparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Cleveland
$175 is the 12th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Cleveland metro. The metro median starting price is $190, and 13 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 22 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 10th lowest, against a median of $195 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 36 guests. At $175, filling the space works out to $4.86 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 Cleveland metro
These listings in Cleveland metro publish a starting price below $175.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Park PavilionRocky River, OH · Park & Pavilion | $55 to $200 | not published |
| Lakewood Park - Kiwanis PavilionLakewood, OH · Park & Pavilion | $50 | 50 guests |
| Cahoon Park GazeboBay Village, OH · Park & Pavilion | $35 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Cleveland
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Metroparks - Lakefront LodgeWillowick, OH · Park & Pavilion | $165 to $195 | 50 guests |
| Summit Metro Parks - Chestnut LodgeAkron, OH · Park & Pavilion | $190 to $380 | 64 guests |
| Lorain County Metro Parks - Sunset Terrace at Lakeview ParkLorain, OH · Park & Pavilion | $200 to $2,000 | 150 guests |
Marriage license in Cuyahoga County, OH
The venue fee above does not include the license. Fairview Park 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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