Indian Springs Metropark, Environmental Discovery Center
White Lake, MI
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | White Lake, MI |
| Published price | $2,200 to $3,200 |
| Capacity | Up to 150 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Published wedding rates: "Reception Only (April - October) Sunday - Thursday: $2,400 / Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays: $2,900"; "Reception Only (November - March) Sunday - Thursday: $2,200 / Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays: $2,700"; "Ceremony & Reception (April - October) Sunday - Thursday: $2,700 / Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays: $3,200". Low end is a November-March weekday reception; high end is an April-October Friday/Saturday/holiday ceremony plus reception.
The source publishes a range of $2,200 to $3,200, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- seating capacity for up to 150
- tables and chairs
- sound system
- daily park entry fee for wedding guests on the day of the event
A $500 refundable security deposit is required in addition to the full rental fee, with all fees due at time of reservation; returned 30 days after the event if no damage. Ceremonies may be held anywhere in the park; popular spots are the Oak Circle and the Pergola. No on-site catering and no preferred vendor list. Only beer and wine outdoors; other alcohol allowed indoors under Michigan Liquor Control Commission rules.
Published on metroparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Detroit
$2,200 is the 68th lowest published starting price of the 68 venues listed in the Detroit metro. The metro median starting price is $125, and no other listing in the metro publishes a higher starting price.
Among the 50 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 50th lowest, against a median of $150 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 150 guests. At $2,200, filling the space works out to $15 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 41 Detroit listings that publish one is 108 guests, so this space is larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in White Lake
These listings in White Lake publish a starting price below $2,200.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs Metropark Picnic Shelter RentalWhite Lake, MI · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $200 | not published |
| Highland Recreation Area PavilionWhite Lake, MI · State Park | $63 to $158 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Detroit
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lake St. Clair Metropark, Thomas Welsh Activity CenterHarrison Township, MI · Park & Pavilion | $1,700 to $2,200 | 300 guests |
| Stony Creek Metropark, Shelden PinesShelby Township, MI · Park & Pavilion | $800 | not published |
| Wolcott Mill Metropark, Historic CenterRay Township, MI · Park & Pavilion | $800 | 150 guests |
Marriage license in Oakland County, MI
The venue fee above does not include the license. White Lake sits in Oakland County, MI, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Oakland County Clerk / Register of Deeds, Vital Records1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept 413, Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| License fee | $20$20.00 for Michigan residents, $30.00 for out-of-state residents, plus $5.00 to waive the 3-day waiting period. |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 33 days |
| Who must appear | One party may apply, per the office's published rule |
| ID required | a valid driver's license or state ID to prove identity, age and residency, showing the current address |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Not issued the same visit |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, legislature.mi.gov
Oakland County is the largest single county block in this metro, covering fifteen of the twenty-eight cities. Only one party must be present to pick up the license. The county publishes an online application at courts.oakgov.com. The license expires 33 days from the date of application, or 30 days if the $5.00 three day waiver is purchased. The Pontiac office takes walk ins with no appointment; the Troy office is by appointment only. Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard and Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg are Oakland County parks, confirming those two unincorporated place names as Oakland County. The oakgov.com address now redirects to oaklandcountymi.gov.
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