Potomac Overlook Regional Park - Patio Shelter
Arlington, VA
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Published price | $135 to $175 |
| Capacity | Up to 50 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
NOVA Parks Potomac Overlook fee table: "Patio Shelter (50 person) Full day rental | Jurisdiction $135.00 | Non-Jurisdiction $175.00".
The source publishes a range of $135 to $175, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
The cheapest published outdoor rental found inside Arlington County. Mandatory extra for a wedding: the park states that if your event is outside the scope of a simple picnic, "a Special Use Permit and $25 non-refundable processing fee is required along with your reservation," specifically naming ceremonies. The permit application does not reserve the shelter - the shelter must be booked separately. The park's James I. Mayer Center auditorium is separately rentable at $60/hour (jurisdiction) via 703-528-5406.
Published on novaparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Washington, DC
$135 is the 8th lowest published starting price of the 36 venues listed in the Washington, DC metro. The metro median starting price is $373, and 28 of the 36 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 11 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 5th lowest, against a median of $200 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 50 guests. At $135, filling the space works out to $2.70 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 smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Arlington
This listing in Arlington publishes a starting price below $135.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Loudoun County Parks Pavilion RentalLeesburg, VA · Park & Pavilion | $70 to $135 | not published |
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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