Published venue fees in Seattle
Seattle Parks outdoor wedding sites
Rate note: Published 2026 Parks and Recreation fee schedule. Confirm future-year rates and the site's availability before booking.
| Fee or option | Published amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Kubota Garden or Parsons Gardens | $208/hour | Three-hour minimum: $624 |
| Selected sites including Alki, Golden Gardens and Volunteer Park | $177/hour | Two-hour minimum: $354 |
| Other park sites | $154/hour | Two-hour minimum: $308; confirm eligibility |
These are outdoor wedding-site rental rates. They do not reserve an indoor bathhouse or provide catering and equipment. Park access remains public; check the specific location's restrictions rather than assuming exclusive use. Source details ↓
How to compare your options
The $270 difference between a listed garden minimum and a listed beach minimum also buys a different amount of time. Compare the hours your suppliers actually need, not just the minimum invoice. Price a weather alternative separately and decide whether it can be held without paying for a second full event; a nearby public shelter is not automatically reserved by the ceremony permit.
FEEHQ BUDGET ILLUSTRATION
2026 garden minimum
- Three hours × $208
- $624
- Illustrative fee subtotal
- $624
This $624 site subtotal excludes furniture, vendors, an indoor backup and reception expenses. The alternative $354 listed-site minimum covers two hours rather than three.
Questions for your Seattle venue
- How much vendor access fits within the minimum block?
- Is any nearby covered space included or separately reserved?
- Which equipment and sound permissions apply to our exact park?
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.