Hillsborough County Parks - Picnic Shelter Rental
Tampa, FL
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Published price | $40 to $225 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Countywide picnic shelter daily fees: Small (up to 30 people) $40/day; Medium (31-60) $70/day; Large (61-150) $125/day; Extra-large (150+) $225/day, plus sales tax. Meeting rooms (4-hour minimum): Small (up to 100) $80/hour, Medium (101-150) $85/hour, Large (151-250) $90/hour, Extra-large (251+) $140/hour. Events with 50+ attendees require a separate Special Event Space application.
The source publishes a range of $40 to $225, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
This is the countywide Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation fee schedule; the page does not confirm which specific parks (such as Lettuce Lake Park) carry which shelter size. Call (813) 252-0567 to confirm availability at a specific park.
Published on hcfl.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Tampa Bay
$40 is the 5th lowest published starting price of the 20 venues listed in the Tampa Bay metro. The metro median starting price is $50, and 15 of the 20 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 11 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 3rd lowest, against a median of $50 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Tampa
This listing in Tampa publishes a starting price below $40.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County Clerk of Court - Courthouse Wedding CeremonyTampa, FL · Courthouse & City Hall | $30 | 10 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Tampa Bay
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Shelters and PavilionsSt. Petersburg, FL · Park & Pavilion | $30 to $340 | not published |
| Fort De Soto Park - Wedding PermitTierra Verde, FL · Park & Pavilion | $50 to $150 | not published |
| Wall Springs Park - Wedding PermitPalm Harbor, FL · Park & Pavilion | $50 to $150 | not published |
Marriage license in Hillsborough County, FL
The venue fee above does not include the license. Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, FL, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Marriage License Department419 E Pierce St., Tampa, FL 33602 |
| License fee | $86$61 with Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course with a provider on the Clerk's registered list |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | a valid driver's license, state identification card or passport, presented as the actual document, plus a Social Security number for US citizens or a Social Security or alien registration number for non-citizens |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $30Deputy Clerks perform ceremonies during normal working hours Monday through Friday at the Downtown Tampa, Brandon and Plant City offices for $30.00. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Brandon seats about 6 guests; Downtown Tampa and Plant City seat up to 10. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: hillsclerk.com, hillsclerk.com, leg.state.fl.us
Hillsborough also issues marriage licenses remotely by Zoom appointment through its Online Marriage Licensing page, which is unusual for Florida. In person the office takes cash, money order, traveler's check, credit card or a personal check with the name and address imprinted; online applications must be paid by credit card. Marriage license service runs out of Downtown Tampa at 419 E Pierce St., Brandon at 311 Pauls Drive and Plant City at 301 North Michigan Ave. The first certified copy of the recorded license is free and additional copies are $3 each. A commemorative certificate suitable for framing is $15.
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