Koehler Pavilion
San Antonio, TX
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Published price | $100 to $140 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation 'Reservation, Deposit, and Permit Fees' schedule lists Koehler Pavilion at 'Picnic and Pavilion - Monday through Thursday, per hour with 4 hr minimum $25.00' and 'Picnic and Pavilion - Friday through Sunday or Holidays per hour with 4 hr minimum $35.00'. 4 x $25 = $100 weekday minimum; 4 x $35 = $140 Friday-Sunday/holiday minimum.
The source publishes a range of $100 to $140, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- 4 hour minimum rental
- picnic area
Named on the city fee schedule as one of only three pavilions with their own rate line. The city FAQ says pavilion reservations need at least 2 days advance notice, security through Park Police is required for events of 75 or more people or with amplified music (DJ/live band), and alcohol is only allowed in parks designated by city ordinance. Rescheduling once with 30 days notice is free; cancellations 30+ days out refund half the reservation fee.
Published on sa.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in San Antonio
$100 is the 5th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the San Antonio metro. The metro median starting price is $120, and 15 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 10 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 2nd lowest, against a median of $155 for that type.
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| Government Canyon State Natural Area - AmphitheaterSan Antonio, TX · State Park | $60 | 50 guests |
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|---|---|---|
| City Lake PavilionBoerne, TX · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $500 | 75 guests |
| Seguin Events Complex - GazeboSeguin, TX · Park & Pavilion | $100 | not published |
| Cypress Bend Park PavilionNew Braunfels, TX · Park & Pavilion | $110 to $253 | 80 guests |
Marriage license in Bexar County, TX
The venue fee above does not include the license. San Antonio sits in Bexar County, TX, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Bexar County Clerk, Marriage License DepartmentPaul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva St., Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78205 |
| License fee | $80$20 with a Twogether in Texas premarital education course certificate, a $60 discount that also waives the 72 hour waiting period |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 90 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | a state driver license or ID card from Texas or another state that is current or expired not more than two years, or an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, passport, or United States or foreign government document under Texas Family Code 2.005, plus each applicant's Social Security number if applicable |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
Source: bexar.org, bexar.org, bexar.org
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended Wednesday hours to 5:45 p.m. The application can be started online (a QR code on the requirements sheet) but both applicants must appear unless the absent party files a completed and notarized Affidavit of Absent Applicant. It is the applicants' responsibility to set up the appointment with the person conducting the ceremony.
How the metro prices out
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