Temporary Vending Permits

temporary coffee cart in a snowy park

A Temporary Vending Permit provides licensed food and beverage vendors the opportunity to sell human food and non-alcoholic beverages at designated sites approved by the City and County of Denver. 

Non-permitted vendors are prohibited in or within 300 feet of a Denver park or parkway unless they are part of a permitted event* and approved by that event’s permit holder.

This permit type is for stationary vendors (tent/table), bike carts, push carts, and some trailers. 

Food trucks are not allowed under this permit due to logistical challenges.

*Vendors participating in a permitted Assembly, Public Event, Special Occasion, or Tournament do not need to apply for a Temporary Vending Permit.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If a permitted event is taking place at your vending location, you may not vend during that time unless the event organizer has invited you in advance (before their permit start date). Check for upcoming public events and organizer contact info on the Office of Special Events calendar HERE.   

Reservation Request Process

Step 1.Review Locations

Step 2.Reserve Your Location

Reservation Deadline:

  • Reserve 15 days prior to the month you’d like to start

Payment Details:

  • Fee: $200/month
  • Monthly permit fees will be set up for autopayment. A credit card must be saved to your account
  • Cards will be run on the 25th of the current month for the following month
  • Video tutorial: How to save a card in DPR's Online Service Center

Step 3.Submit Permit Requirements

Once your reservation has been reviewed, you will be contacted within three (3) business days with a confirmation and next steps, or a rejection message.

  • Possible reasons for a rejection: Vendor setup is not suitable for chosen location or menu offerings are not allowed
  • After confirmation, submit the following information no later than 7 days before your start date:
    • Copy of current Denver Business License (if applicable)
    • Copy of current menu with pricing
    • Photo or detailed drawing of vending cart, setup, and/or vehicle
    • Credit card saved to your account

Failure to submit required information by the deadline will result in cancelation and require a new reservation.

Once approved, a permit will be emailed to you. Always have your permit available to you while at the park (electronic copies are accepted).

Vendor Resources

Vending Location Inventory List & Maps

  • The inventory list provides a complete list of all designated vending locations in Denver Parks
    • Important: the list shows every approved location, not real-time availability.
  • Real-time availability can be seen on the Online Service Center

Permit Fees & Payment Schedule

  • Fee: $200 per month
  • Monthly permit fees will be set up for autopayment-- a credit card must be saved to your account
  • Cards will be run on the 25th of the current month for the following month
  • Video Tutorial: How to save a credit card to your account

Licensing:

  • Vendors must have the appropriate Licensing & Consumer Protection approvals BEFORE applying for a DPR Temporary Vending permit
  • Helpful Links: Denver Licensing & Consumer Protection (formerly Department of Excise & Licenses)

 

Online Service Center

Reserve your vending location here:

Get Started

Instructions: How to make a reservation request(PDF, 381KB)

Instructions: How to save a credit card to your account

Contact Us

Parks Permit Office

6820 E. 12th Ave.
Denver, CO 80220

Office Hours

  • Mon & Fri:
    Available via phone and email
     8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Tue, Wed, Thurs:
    Open for in-person appointments
    8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Email: park.permits@denvergov.org
Phone: 720-913-0700

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