Arlington County Park Picnic Shelter Permit
Arlington, VA
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Published price | $200 to $400 |
| Capacity | Up to 200 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Published permit fees: "$200 for residents and $400 for non-residents." One permit per day covers 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Low end is the Arlington resident rate.
The source publishes a range of $200 to $400, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
16 reservable shelters across the county, rentable from the first Saturday of April through November 15: Barcroft Park, Bluemont Park, Bon Air Park and Glencarlyn Park #1 hold up to 200 people; Glencarlyn #2, Lacey Woods #2, Lubber Run, Quincy and Virginia Highlands hold 100; the rest hold 50. An all-day permit at a fixed price makes these workable low-cost outdoor ceremony plus picnic-reception sites. Fees are non-refundable but rescheduling is accommodated.
Published on arlingtonva.us, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Washington, DC
$200 is the 9th lowest published starting price of the 36 venues listed in the Washington, DC metro. The metro median starting price is $373, and 27 of the 36 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 11 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 6th lowest, against a median of $200 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 200 guests. At $200, filling the space works out to $1.00 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 23 Washington, DC listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Arlington
These listings in Arlington publish a starting price below $200.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac Overlook Regional Park - Patio ShelterArlington, VA · Park & Pavilion | $135 to $175 | 50 guests |
| Bon Air Park Rose Garden Wedding ReservationArlington, VA · Garden & Conservatory | $63 to $126 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Washington, DC
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hill Regional Park Large Picnic ShelterBoyds, MD · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $300 | 100 guests |
| George Mason Memorial (NPS Wedding Permit)Washington, DC · Park & Pavilion | $90 | 100 guests |
| DC War Memorial (NPS Wedding Permit)Washington, DC · Park & Pavilion | $90 | 200 guests |
Marriage license in Arlington County, VA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Arlington sits in Arlington County, VA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Arlington County1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6700, Arlington, VA 22201 |
| License fee | $30$30, with a 4% service charge of the total amount paid by credit card. Cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover only). |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid photo identification for both parties: a U.S. driver's license, passport, or military I.D. |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: arlingtonva.us, law.lis.virginia.gov
Licenses are issued by appointment only and you must pre-apply online before booking the appointment. Both parties must be there and both must be at least 18. The clerk's office states that it does not require blood tests or witnesses. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Because no ceremony is performed here, couples marrying at an Arlington park still need their own authorized officiant.
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