Apply for a City Park Food Truck Permit

1. Make sure you're eligible

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.

2. Gather your information

Make sure you have an electronic copy of your Vending Truck License to attach to your application.

3. Decide when and where you want to vend

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:

  • Clemente Park
  • Garfield Park
  • Highland Park
  • Lincoln Park
  • Martin Luther King Park
  • Richmond Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Rosa Parks Circle

4. Complete the application

5. We'll review your application

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