Medina County Park District - The Lodge at Allardale
Medina, OH
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Medina, OH |
| Published price | $400 to $850 |
| Capacity | Up to 98 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Facility page: "Residents: Starts at $400. Non-residents: Starts at $550. Rates vary for weekends and holidays. Key deposit: $100." District fee sheet (effective November 1, 2023), one-day rentals: Mon-Thurs $400 in-county / $550 out-of-county; Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays $700 in-county / $850 out-of-county. Two- and three-day packages also published ($700-$1,650).
The source publishes a range of $400 to $850, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- 15 round 60" tables and 16 rectangular tables
- 98 chairs
- gas fireplace
- A/V system, microphones, projection screen
- 16' x 68' covered porch
- fire ring
- Wi-Fi
Allardale Park, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. 4,800 square foot enclosed lodge, capacity 98, alcohol permitted, air conditioning and heat, lighted parking lot, kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, sinks, stainless worktables and warming cabinet. Park district lists weddings first among suitable events. Reservable up to two years in advance; one-, two- and three-day packages available. Refunds: less a 30 percent processing fee if cancelled six months or more out, none inside six months. Weddings outside the reservable area (by the pond, tents, special setup) need a Special-Use Permit.
Published on medinacountyparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Cleveland
$400 is the 22nd lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Cleveland metro. The metro median starting price is $190, and 3 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 22 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 20th lowest, against a median of $195 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 98 guests. At $400, filling the space works out to $4.08 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 Medina
These listings in Medina publish a starting price below $400.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Medina County Park District - Krabill LodgeMedina, OH · Park & Pavilion | $125 to $225 | 48 guests |
| Medina County Park District - Allardale Open-Air ShelterMedina, OH · Park & Pavilion | $30 to $40 | 32 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Cleveland
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Metro Parks - Coventry Oaks LodgeAkron, OH · Park & Pavilion | $415 to $995 | 150 guests |
| Lake Metroparks - Penitentiary Glen AmphitheaterKirtland, OH · Park & Pavilion | $325 | not published |
| Lake Metroparks - Painesville Township Park Community CenterPainesville Township, OH · Park & Pavilion | $325 to $520 | 225 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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