Vending Application and Information

New for 2026!

Boise Parks and Recreation is launching a pilot program in 2026 to open more opportunities for vendors to sell food concessions in parks. The program allows mobile food vendors to acquire a daily permit to sell concessions in select City of Boise park locations.

Only food vending is permitted. Vendors will need to provide proof of a vending license as well as insurance as part of the permitting process and pay a $27/day permit fee. For more information on available locations and vending requirements, please review the Pilot Vending Program License Agreement. Please use the green button below the park names listed below to learn more and follow the Daily Park Vendor Permit process by location.

Daily permits are now available for April 15, 2026 through November 15, 2026.

Fort Boise Park

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Julia Davis Park

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Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

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Molenaar Park

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Veterans Park

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Julia Davis Park and Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park have specific locations where vendors can set up, while the others give some flexibility with baseline requirements. There is no power or water available at any location, so vendors need to be fully self-contained. Only one vendor will be allowed at each location each day. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis.

General Vending Information

The City of Boise contracts with multiple vendors throughout the city’s park system to provide food and beverage concessions to our customers, as well as other services that benefit the community. Contracts are awarded through competitive bid, with available opportunities being announced at the start of each calendar year.

Food and beverage concession opportunities are seasonal and are located in Ann Morrison Park, Julia Davis Park, Esther Simplot Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park, Borah Pool, Fairmont Pool, Ivywild Pool, Natatorium Pool and Hydrotube and the Willow Lane Athletic Complex.

The City of Boise does not permit concessions at soccer, baseball, lacrosse and football facilities other than the Willow Lane Athletic Complex. Sports organizations and leagues (i.e. soccer, Optimist football, lacrosse, Little League, etc.) are responsible for organizing their own concessions and are allowed to do so via contract with the city or through acquiring a short-term vending license.

Contact us at (208) 608-7600 if you are interested in receiving a copy of the vending policy.

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