Current Partnership Opportunities

We have a variety of opportunities available through our formal processes - from Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Statements of Interest and Qualifications (SOQ), and Invitations for Bid (IFB) - to grants for organizations to provide programming for the city's underserved. There is also an annual competitive cycle to apply as a Concessions operator within select Seattle parks. 

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Current Partnership Opportunities

1. Seasonal Food and Non-Food Concessions. No due date. First come, first served. Season may begin as early as May 1, 2026.
   Locations available as of March 27, 2026: Alki Beach Park, Bergen Place, Golden Gardens Park (recreational concessions only, no food), Lake Union Park, Magnuson Park - Kite Hill, Be'er Sheva Park, Lake City Mini Park, Lincoln Park, Northacres Park, Pritchard Beach Park

Annual Partnership Opportunities

1. Seasonal Food and Non-Food Concessions. First Round competitive applications are accepted from December to February. After First Round applicants are selected, a Second Round may be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis for any available parks.
2. Community Grant Programs:

• • Get Moving Grant, applications accepted in January and February
  • Recreation For All Grant, applications accepted in January and February
  • Hope For Youth Grant, applications accepted in April and May