Golden Gardens Park (Outdoor Ceremony Site)
Seattle, WA
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Published price | From $354 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
Seattle Parks and Recreation 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, Park Area Ceremony Fee: "$177.00 Hourly fee, with 2-hour minimum for wedding or ceremonies at Alki Beach Park, Golden Gardens Park, Hamilton Viewpoint, Sunset Hill Viewpoint, Volunteer Park, and Washington Park Arboretum, Magnuson Garden Amphitheater" (2026 rate). 2-hour minimum = $354 minimum.
$354 is the lowest published rate for this space. Day, season, and residency can move it up.
Beach park ceremony permit only (grounds/beach area), separate from the indoor Golden Gardens Bathhouse rental listed separately. No alcohol, no electricity, non-refundable fee, 30-day advance application required.
Published on seattle.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Seattle
$354 is the 16th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Seattle metro. The metro median starting price is $313, and 7 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 13 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 11th lowest, against a median of $200 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Seattle
These listings in Seattle publish a starting price below $354.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Place ShelterhouseSeattle, WA · Other Venue | From $249 | not published |
| Cal Anderson ShelterhouseSeattle, WA · Other Venue | From $20 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Seattle
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Alki Beach Park (Outdoor Ceremony Site)Seattle, WA · Park & Pavilion | From $354 | not published |
| Volunteer Park (Outdoor Ceremony Site)Seattle, WA · Park & Pavilion | From $354 | not published |
| Tolt Bridge ShelterCarnation, WA · Park & Pavilion | From $350 | 150 guests |
Marriage license in King County, WA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Seattle sits in King County, WA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | King County Recorder's OfficeKing County Customer Service Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Ste. 204, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| License fee | $169There is a fee of $169 to apply for a marriage license. Certified copies of the certificate afterwards are $3 each. |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: kingcounty.gov, kingcounty.gov, app.leg.wa.gov
Three ways to apply: online then finalize in person (both applicants must appear to pay), fully in person, or entirely by mail with a notarized application and a check for $169 payable to King County Recorder. If only one partner can come in, the absent partner's signature must be notarized in advance, and a third party can even submit for both if both signatures are notarized. The three day waiting period starts the day payment is finalized in person. The office page does not state an ID requirement or whether appointments are needed. Scanned or faxed applications are not accepted.
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