Forest Hills Neighborhood Clubhouse
Durham, NC
| Venue type | Other Venue |
| Location | Durham, NC |
| Published price | $90 to $135 |
| Capacity | Up to 80 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Durham Parks and Recreation 2026 rental fees: 'Sunday - Saturday (per hour, minimum of 3 hours) CR: $30 / NCR: $45'. Three-hour minimum = $90 city resident, $135 non-city resident.
The source publishes a range of $90 to $135, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- large meeting room
- spacious kitchen (range, double sink, microwave, refrigerator)
- restrooms
- heating and air conditioning
- large lawn
- 8 60-inch round tables
- 10 8-foot banquet tables
- 60 chairs
Building capacity 80, recommended 60 when using chairs. Security deposit $200 without alcohol / $250 with alcohol; $15 application fee ($50 with alcohol); $25 food fee. Durham Parks says rental rates increase for any new reservation on or after January 1, 2027. Tours the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, noon-6 p.m.
Published on dprplaymore.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Raleigh-Durham
$90 is the 5th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Raleigh-Durham metro. The metro median starting price is $225, and 20 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 8 other venue listings in the metro it ranks 1st lowest, against a median of $245 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 80 guests. At $90, 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 15 Raleigh-Durham listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Raleigh-Durham metro
These listings in Raleigh-Durham metro publish a starting price below $90.
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|---|---|---|
| Wake County Magistrate Civil MarriageRaleigh, NC · Courthouse & City Hall | $50 | not published |
| Pullen Park - Island GazeboRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | From $70 | 100 guests |
| Lake Wheeler Park - Oak ShelterRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | From $70 | 100 guests |
Other other venue listings in Raleigh-Durham
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature PreserveRaleigh, NC · Other Venue | From $180 | 200 guests |
| Durham ArmoryDurham, NC · Other Venue | $200 to $450 | 585 guests |
| Spruce Pine LodgeBahama, NC · Other Venue | $240 to $390 | 120 guests |
Marriage license in Durham County, NC
The venue fee above does not include the license. Durham sits in Durham County, NC, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Durham County Register of Deeds, Vital Records200 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27701 |
| License fee | $60'$60 payable (cash only)' is how the page states the preferred method, while also listing cash, certified check, money order and debit or credit card as accepted. Certified copies of the marriage certificate are $10.00 each. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid, unexpired, legible photo identification (driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID) and proof of Social Security number, with names matching exactly |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
'An appointment is required for license issuance' and applicants must complete the online marriage application before the appointment. Licenses are issued Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except holidays. 'The Marriage License Application is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.'
How the metro prices out
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