Semi-outdoor venue near Akron/Cleveland?

lsmrdel

I'm looking for an outdoor venue that is covered--like a pavilion--in case of rain. 

Needs to accommodate min. 200 guests, and be near Akron, OH. I've looked at Gervasi in Canton and I'm in love with it, but it's out of my price range. Anyone know of something similar in the area? Or at least a place with an outdoor "feel"? (big windows, etc?)

Thanks!

boop24

Check out the Metro Parks websites. I'm thinking of having mine at one of them. You may need to put up an additional tent since you will have so many people but maybe you can get creative with it...

Shelters (open)
http://www.summitmetroparks.org/Reservations/Shelters.aspx

Pavilions (closed)
http://www.summitmetroparks.org/Reservations/Pavilions.aspx

Happy Days Lodge is beautiful and very outdoorsy. They take reservations 1 year out. They also have an open house once a month so you can see it.
http://www.conservancyforcvnp.org/space-rental/weddings/

lilyofthefield

The Oaks Lodge by Chippewa Lake? http://www.theoakslodge.com/
Beautiful covered arbor walkway leading to a small covered pavilion, by the lake.

Or the Pavilion on Falls River Square in Cuyahoga Falls: http://cfo.cityofcf.com/web/our-city/falls-river-square
(pics from someone's wedding there: http://www.heidzillas.com/2010/07/29/beckyandjohn/