Cleveland Metroparks - Upper Edgewater Shelter West Half
Cleveland, OH
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Cleveland, OH |
| Published price | $250 to $350 |
| Capacity | Up to 100 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
"Fee: $250 Monday - Friday; $350 Saturday - Sunday." Capacity is listed as 100 people per half, and the east and west halves are rented separately at the same rate.
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
- eight 8-foot picnic tables
- grills
- electricity
- flush restrooms
- play field
Lakefront Reservation off Route 6/Memorial Shoreway in Cleveland - the Edgewater park above the beach, with the downtown skyline across the water. Cleveland Metroparks lists Weddings among the best uses. Reservable May through October, daily. The east half rents at the same price. Cleveland Metroparks noted that 2026 Edgewater locations opened for reservation on February 1, 2026, so lakefront dates go early.
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 100 guests. At $250, filling the space works out to $2.50 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 larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Cleveland
This listing in Cleveland publishes a starting price below $250.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Municipal CourtCleveland, OH · Courthouse & City Hall | $20 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Cleveland
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Metroparks - Acacia ShelterLyndhurst, OH · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $350 | 72 guests |
| Cleveland Metroparks - Keystone ShelterParma, OH · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $350 | 140 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. Cleveland 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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