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Download and print or scan the application to submit.
Download the English version here
Don't have a printer? Don't worry! You can complete the form in our office.
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You'll need a Vending Truck License to vend from your food truck in the city. To apply for this permit, you'll first have to apply for a Vending Truck License if you haven't already. Check out the Mobile Food Vending Truck Checklist(PDF) for guidance. If you have your license, let's move on to step 2.
Make sure you have an electronic copy of your Vending Truck License to attach to your application.
We'll ask you which dates you want to vend at the location you select. The park locations all have a paved public parking area you can vend in during park facility hours. Rosa Parks Circle hours are 6 am - 2:30 am. Decide which park you want to vend in:
Download and print or scan the application to submit.
Download the English version here
Don't have a printer? Don't worry! You can complete the form in our office.
We calculate your permit fee at a rate of $35 per day per location. To give you an example, if you're vending at two locations for one day, the fee is $70. We accept check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover if you mail in your application or come into our office. We accept Visa or MasterCard for online payments.
Have questions before applying? Call us at the phone number listed in the Contact Us section. You can complete the application either online or in person.
Come to our office at the address listed in the Contact Us section. We'll provide you with a printed form to complete while you're here. Make sure to bring payment for the permit fee. We accept cash, credit and debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) for payments in the office.
Expect to hear back from us within 1-2 business days.
Contact Us
Phone
616-456-3696
Fax
616-456-4561
Email
parksandrec@grcity.us
Location
Parks and Recreation Office
1500 Scribner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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