Riverview Park - Chapel Shelter
Pittsburgh, PA
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Published price | $375 |
| Capacity | Up to 30 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
'Facility permit fee is $375. An alcohol permit is included.' City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works facility listing.
The source publishes $375 as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
Included per the venue's site
- tables and chairs for 30 people
- indoor restrooms
- covered porch
- kitchen with stove, full size refrigerator and sink
- electrical outlets
- alcohol permit
An enclosed shelter in Riverview Park on the North Side. Most city shelter permits run 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on the day of the event; reservations must be made at least 11 days in advance and can be made up to 365 days ahead. Events whose setup extends beyond the shelter footprint also need a Special Events Permit from the Office of Film & Event Management.
Published on pittsburgh.recdesk.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Pittsburgh
$375 is the 14th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Pittsburgh metro. The metro median starting price is $373, and 10 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 14 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 10th lowest, against a median of $250 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 30 guests. At $375, filling the space works out to $13 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 22 Pittsburgh listings that publish one is 90 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Pittsburgh
These listings in Pittsburgh publish a starting price below $375.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Schenley Park - Vietnam Veterans PavilionPittsburgh, PA · Park & Pavilion | $373 | 170 guests |
| Mellon Park Walled GardenPittsburgh, PA · Garden & Conservatory | $140 | not published |
| Leo Club of Grandview OverlookPittsburgh, PA · Park & Pavilion | $50 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Pittsburgh
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| West End Elliott Overlook (Elmer Clark Pavilion)Pittsburgh, PA · Park & Pavilion | $375 | 80 guests |
| North Park - Rose BarnAllison Park, PA · Park & Pavilion | $400 to $500 | 150 guests |
| North Park - Boathouse (2nd Floor)Allison Park, PA · Park & Pavilion | $275 to $344 | 70 guests |
Marriage license in Allegheny County, PA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Pittsburgh sits in Allegheny County, PA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Allegheny County Department of Court Records, Marriage License SectionCity-County Building, First Floor, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| License fee | $90$90 total, cash or credit card. The county breaks it out as Computer Fee $29, County Fee $35.50, Pennsylvania Writ Tax $0.50, Court Technology Fee $5, Act 151 Surcharge $10 and Act 222 Surcharge $10. 'Additional Fee per Divorce Decree is $10.00.' |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | photo identification for both applicants |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Not issued the same visit |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: alleghenycounty.us, legis.state.pa.us
Both applicants must appear in person or by video conference to complete the application. After the mandatory three day state waiting period the license is mailed to the address the applicants provide, or it can be picked up in person. Valid 60 days from the date it is issued.
How the metro prices out
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