Lorain County Metro Parks - Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park
Lorain, OH
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Lorain, OH |
| Published price | $200 to $2,000 |
| Capacity | Up to 150 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Private Event Application and Lease Agreement fee grid (updated 03/20/2026): Mon-Thu 5 hours (9 AM-2 PM) $200, 6 hours (4-10 PM) $400, full day 13 hours $600. Friday 5 hours $300, 7 hours $1,000, full day 14 hours $1,300. Saturday 5 hours $500, 7 hours $1,500, full day 14 hours $2,000. Sunday 5 hours $500, 6 hours $500, full day 13 hours $1,000. Plus a $225 security fee if alcohol is served after 4 pm.
The source publishes a range of $200 to $2,000, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- indoor terrace space
- use of grounds for the rented block
- tables and chairs (layout options published)
1800 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, on the Lake Erie shore. Park district describes "a historical rose garden, gazebo, and breathtaking views of Lake Erie and the Lorain Lighthouse." Capacity 150. Thirty days' notice required; full payment due at booking, and access is restricted to your rented hours (no extra setup or rehearsal time). Alcohol is permitted but requires a certificate of liability insurance and, for evening events, the $225 security fee - both due at least 90 days out. Cancellation inside three months is non-refundable; more than three months out refunds up to 50 percent.
Published on loraincountymetroparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Cleveland
$200 is the 14th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Cleveland metro. The metro median starting price is $190, and 10 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 22 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 12th lowest, against a median of $195 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 150 guests. At $200, filling the space works out to $1.33 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 metro
These listings in Cleveland metro publish a starting price below $200.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Metro Parks - Chestnut LodgeAkron, OH · Park & Pavilion | $190 to $380 | 64 guests |
| Cleveland Metroparks - Cottonwood Reserved ShelterFairview Park, OH · Park & Pavilion | $175 to $250 | 36 guests |
| Lake Metroparks - Lakefront LodgeWillowick, OH · Park & Pavilion | $165 to $195 | 50 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Cleveland
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Metro Parks - Henry's Barn at The North Star PreserveOberlin, OH · Park & Pavilion | $200 to $2,000 | 100 guests |
| Cleveland Metroparks - Acacia ShelterLyndhurst, OH · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $350 | 72 guests |
| Cleveland Metroparks - Keystone ShelterParma, OH · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $350 | 140 guests |
Marriage license in Lorain County, OH
The venue fee above does not include the license. Lorain sits in Lorain County, OH, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Lorain County Probate Court, Marriage License BureauJustice Center, 225 Court Street, Room 611, Elyria, OH 44035 |
| License fee | $57The cost is $57.00, payable in cash. $17 of each marriage license fee is deposited in a special fund to provide assistance to shelters for victims of domestic violence. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | All applicants must have a valid government issued picture ID, plus Social Security numbers. |
| Appointment | Required |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
Source: probate.loraincounty.com, probate.loraincounty.com, codes.ohio.gov
Marriage applications are by appointment only, scheduled at 440-329-5295, and the couple must appear together. Cash only. At least one applicant must reside in Lorain County, although out of state couples may apply if the ceremony occurs locally. Once issued the license is effective for 60 days. The court posts a printable application form rather than an online submission.
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