Antioch Park - Shelter 3 (Large)
Merriam, KS
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Merriam, KS |
| Published price | $95 to $170 |
| Capacity | Up to 84 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Large Shelter - Half day: $95 resident / $115 nonresident. Full day: $130 resident / $170 nonresident. Off-season (Nov-Feb) full-day rentals are half price.
The source publishes a range of $95 to $170, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- electricity and lights
- restroom
- ADA accessible
- 1 large grill
Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD). Shelter 3 seats 84, max occupancy 100. Amplified sound and food trucks prohibited at Antioch Park. All shelter fees nonrefundable.
Published on jcprd.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Kansas City
$95 is the 6th lowest published starting price of the 19 venues listed in the Kansas City metro. The metro median starting price is $200, and 12 of the 19 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 4 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 2nd lowest, against a median of $95 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 84 guests. At $95, filling the space works out to $1.13 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 10 Kansas City listings that publish one is 111 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Kansas City metro
These listings in Kansas City metro publish a starting price below $95.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Loose Park - Pond Wedding SiteKansas City, MO · Park & Pavilion | $80 | not published |
| Watkins Mill State Park Picnic ShelterLawson, MO · State Park | $75 | 80 guests |
| Weston Bend State Park - Open ShelterWeston, MO · State Park | $50 | 50 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Kansas City
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission Park - Shelter 8 (Large)Shawnee, KS · Park & Pavilion | $95 to $170 | 180 guests |
| Meadowbrook Park Grand PavilionOverland Park, KS · Park & Pavilion | $235 to $445 | 96 guests |
Marriage license in Johnson County, KS
The venue fee above does not include the license. Merriam sits in Johnson County, KS, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Johnson County District Court, Clerk of the District Court111 S. Cherry Street, Olathe, KS 66061 |
| License fee | $85.50$85.50, plus $2.14 if paid by credit or debit card or $1.25 if paid by electronic check; all fees non-refundable and payable only through the online portal |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 180 days |
| Who must appear | One party may apply, per the office's published rule |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Not issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | OfferedCurrent and retired district court judges may perform ceremonies under K.S.A. 23-2504. The court publishes contact details for 20 judges available for courthouse weddings; couples get the license first, then contact a judge directly to schedule. No fee is published. |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: courts.jocogov.org, jocogov.org, ksrevisor.gov
The district court no longer accepts in-person marriage license applications. Everything is done through the statewide Kansas courts online portal, and the Clerk's Office cannot take payment. Self-Help Center computers at the courthouse are available to applicants who need them. The license is only valid for weddings held in Kansas, and the Kansas three-day waiting period applies before it can be picked up. The address shown is the County Administration Building listed on the county service page; because applications are online only, there is no in-person application counter.
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