Published venue fees in Portland, Oregon
Hoyt Arboretum — Redwood Deck and Wedding Meadow
Rate note: City's 2026 wedding brochure; confirm 2027 fees and booking release dates directly. Processing fees rise for applications close to the event.
| Fee or option | Published amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Deck | $330 | Published 2026 site fee |
| Wedding Meadow | $313.50 | Published 2026 site fee |
| Application, more than 45 days ahead | $133.50 | Nonrefundable processing charge |
| Hoyt security deposit | $275 | Refundable subject to conditions |
The brochure lists Redwood Deck for 40 standing or 25 seated and the Meadow for 100. Neither is listed as ADA accessible; the deck lacks utilities and restrooms. Reservations use fixed morning or afternoon blocks. Additional permissions or fees can apply to vehicle access, sound or special uses. Source details ↓
How to compare your options
Check the path and amenities in person if any guest has mobility needs. A low ceremony fee can be poor value if it requires an impractical walk or a second location for basic facilities. Ask your photographer and officiant to work within the selected block, and submit the application early enough to avoid a higher processing tier.
FEEHQ BUDGET ILLUSTRATION
Redwood Deck with early application
- 2026 deck site fee
- $330
- Processing more than 45 days ahead
- $133.50
- Illustrative fee subtotal
- $463.50
- Refundable deposit — separate cash requirement
- $275
- Cash including this deposit
- $738.50
The $463.50 site-and-application subtotal requires $738.50 including the refundable deposit. It excludes any applicable additional permits, vendors and reception costs.
Questions for your Portland, Oregon venue
- Can every guest safely reach and use this site?
- Which processing tier and event-year schedule apply?
- Are vehicle access, amplified sound or other permissions needed?
Ask for one written total
Have the venue separate rent, required services, food and beverage minimums, service charges, tax and deposits. Confirm which payments reduce the final balance and which are extra. Request the cancellation, weather and overtime terms with the quote.
If coordination is included or required, compare its scope with a wedding coordinator or day-of coordinator before hiring additional help.
Sources and review notes
Sources checked October 28, 2026. A review date does not make an older rate sheet a current offer. Published examples are not city averages, endorsements or guaranteed quotes. FeeHQ calculations use the stated assumptions; confirm availability and current terms directly. How we research fees.