Seasonal Food Truck, Activities, and Fitness Concessions

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) seeks unique and interesting business collaborations that promote and enhance parks through a shared commitment to healthy people, thriving environment and vibrant community. Opportunities vary, with some sites appropriate for kiosks, carts, trailers, and food trucks. Most locations do not have storage, water, or electricity available. Small businesses and Women and/or Minority Businesses (WMBE) are encouraged to submit proposals. Before submitting your application, review the site descriptions and visit the park location.

Seasonal Food/Non-Food Concessions 2026-2027

2026 Seasonal Concession permits have been offered to selected vendors through a competitive evaluation process. The Contracts Administration and Support Office will now begin accepting 2026 Seasonal Concessions Round Two Applications beginning (but not before) Friday, March 27, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Round Two applications must be submitted through the online application(scroll to links below).

Vending Locations available as of 3/27/26

Location availability subject to change at any time.

Tier 1 Parks

$600/month peak season & $100/month October – April

Alki Beach Park #2 ALKI BEACH - Between 59TH & 60TH (No vehicles or trailers. (Must be push cart, kiosk, or table set up) (*No fresh fruit or fruit drink menu items, no popcorn)
Matthews Beach Park

Tier 2 Parks

* $300/month peak season & $75/month October-April

Bergen Place (No trucks, trailers, or vehicles. Must be able to walk in)(No vending on Sundays or during Seafood Fest weekend)
Golden Gardens Park (No food, open only to recreational activities, including paddleboard or kayak rentals)
Lake Union Park (No Ice Cream, Gelato, frozen/iced menu items, or Taiwanese food) *Not available until June 5th
Magnuson Park – Kite Hill Parking Area (No Ice Cream or frozen menu items)

Tier 3 Parks

$150/month peak season & $75/month October -April

Be’er Sheva Park (Limited weekday vending availability.)
Lake City Mini Park
Lincoln Park (No syrups or popcorn)
Northacres Park
Pritchard Beach Park

See full descriptions and photos of vending locations

Apply online for a 2026-2027 Seasonal Concessions Permit

Round Two applications open Friday, March 27, 2026.

*Note: Emailed, mailed, and in-person application submissions will not be considered.

The term of a 2026 Seasonal Concessions Permit may begin as early as May 1, 2026, and may not run past April 30, 2027.

2025-2026 Permitted Vendors currently operating

Alki Beach Park #1 / Enjoy the Best Antojitos / Tu - Sun, 10am to 8pm, May 23- April 30
Madrona Park Concession Stand / Liberty Café / Sun - Sat, 11am to 9pm, May 3 - April 30
Magnuson Park-OLP #1 / Ears Toes Tail Seattle, LLC / Sun - Sat, 8am to 4pm, May 1-April 30
Seacrest Park / Seattle Dive Tours / Sun - Sat, 7am to 7pm, May 1- April 30

Commercial Use Permits-Fitness/Education/Recreation

Are you a business offering classes/instruction/recreational services in City of Seattle parks? You need a Commercial Use Permit.

All commercial activity in parks requires a permit or contract. Failure to obtain a permit from Seattle Parks and Recreation may result in a citation or fines.

Report unpermitted activity