Medina County Park District - Allardale Open-Air Shelter
Medina, OH
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Medina, OH |
| Published price | $30 to $40 |
| Capacity | Up to 32 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Facility page: "Fees - Resident: $30, Non-Resident: $40." Matches the district's Open-Air Shelter Fees sheet (effective November 1, 2023): Allardale Open Air Shelter $30 in-county / $40 out-of-county, day use only.
The source publishes a range of $30 to $40, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- two 8' and four 6' picnic tables
- charcoal grill
- fire ring
- electric outlets
- two 11' serving shelves
At Allardale Park, 401 Remsen Road, Medina. 14' x 29' shelter on a wood deck base, capacity 32, handicap accessible, non-flush toilets. Water fountain and spigot available May-September. Reservations open the first business day in November for the following year. Balloon/lantern releases, glitter and confetti are prohibited. Schools, government entities, churches, scouts and 501(c)(3) youth groups get 50 percent off.
Published on medinacountyparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Cleveland
$30 is the 4th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Cleveland metro. The metro median starting price is $190, and 21 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 22 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 3rd lowest, against a median of $195 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 32 guests. At $30, filling the space works out to $0.94 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 $30.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Park - GazeboLakewood, OH · Park & Pavilion | $25 | not published |
| Lake Metroparks - Glen Meadow ShelterKirtland, OH · Park & Pavilion | Free | 75 guests |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cahoon Park GazeboBay Village, OH · Park & Pavilion | $35 | not published |
| Lakewood Park - Kiwanis PavilionLakewood, OH · Park & Pavilion | $50 | 50 guests |
| Lakewood Park - Woman's Club PavilionLakewood, OH · Park & Pavilion | From $55 | 120 guests |
Marriage license in Medina County, OH
The venue fee above does not include the license. Medina sits in Medina County, OH, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Medina County Probate Court225 E Washington Street, 4th Floor, Medina, OH 44256 |
| License fee | $88$88. The fee must be paid in cash. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | Photo ID for both applicants, plus place of birth, father's name, mother's maiden name, address, occupation and the name of the person who is to solemnize the marriage. A certified copy of the most recent divorce decree or of a deceased spouse's death certificate is required if previously married. |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | In person only |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
Source: medinaprobate.org, codes.ohio.gov
Most expensive license of any county in the four metros researched, at $88, and cash only. Couples may apply between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; both parties must be present with photo ID. The court publishes an unusual statement about timing: 'By law there is a five day waiting period. Typically, our Court waives that waiting period and issues the license at the time of application, however, there may be circumstances under which the Court may hold a hearing on the application.' The license is valid for a ceremony anywhere in Ohio and expires after 60 days. At least one applicant must be a resident of Medina County; if both parties reside outside Ohio the ceremony must take place in Medina County. Certified copies are $3.00. The court posts a printable application rather than an online submission.
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