Carmichael Park - Raymond & Hazel Nay Memorial Picnic Shelter
Carmichael, CA
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Carmichael, CA |
| Published price | From $168 |
| Capacity | Up to 80 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Raymond & Hazel Nay Memorial Picnic Shelter (11,000 sq. ft., capacity 80), 4 hour minimum, $100 security deposit. Resident $42/hr Fri-Sun ($42 x 4 = $168) or $38/hr Mon-Thu; non-resident/private $45/hr Fri-Sun, $40/hr Mon-Thu; non-profit $36/hr Fri-Sun, $32/hr Mon-Thu. Non-resident rate is $180 for the same 4-hour minimum.
$168 is the lowest published rate for this space. Day, season, and residency can move it up.
Included per the venue's site
- covered picnic shelter
- onsite staff with all paid rentals
Carmichael Recreation & Park District fee chart effective 8/24/26 - 12/31/26. The fee chart notes 'Portable Restroom Only' for this shelter. Alcohol surcharge $50/day and security $40/day apply at all facilities.
Published on carmichaelpark.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Sacramento
$168 is the 9th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Sacramento metro. The metro median starting price is $266, and 16 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 8 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 4th lowest, against a median of $259 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 80 guests. At $168, filling the space works out to $2.10 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 18 Sacramento listings that publish one is 150 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Carmichael
These listings in Carmichael publish a starting price below $168.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Ancil Hoffman Park - Riverside Picnic SiteCarmichael, CA · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $150 | not published |
| Carmichael Park - Veteran's HallCarmichael, CA · Other Venue | From $152 | 75 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Sacramento
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove Park - Strauss IslandElk Grove, CA · Park & Pavilion | From $160 | not published |
| Discovery Park - Oak Picnic SiteSacramento, CA · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $250 | not published |
| Gibson Ranch Regional Park - Lakeside Picnic AreaElverta, CA · Park & Pavilion | $350 to $650 | 100 guests |
Marriage license in Sacramento County, CA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Carmichael sits in Sacramento County, CA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder3636 American River Drive, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95864 |
| License fee | $97Public Marriage License $97; Confidential Marriage License $98; public or confidential license at an after hours Thursday evening appointment $106 |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 90 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid photo identification showing age for both parties, such as a driver license, passport, military ID, or resident alien card |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $49Civil marriage ceremony $49, performed by Deputy Commissioners at county office locations on weekdays by appointment. Guest capacity is 25 in the main office large room, 10 in the main office small room, and 20 at the south satellite office. A witness provided by the office is $27 and a one time Deputy Marriage Commissioner is $30. |
| Witnesses | 1 required by statute |
Source: ccr.saccounty.gov, ccr.saccounty.gov, ccr.saccounty.gov, cdph.ca.gov
The couple can complete the application form online first (stored up to 60 days) but both must then appear together in person. The office encourages but does not require an appointment; appointments are booked at omac.saccounty.gov. The second office is the Satellite Office South at 8239 E. Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95828.
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