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1. Can I obtain a permit to sell snow cones or ice cream on park property?

No, permits are not issued for vendors selling these types of items. All Temporary Food and Drink Permits are issued for trailer type concessions. You may contact the City of Dallas Code Compliance for their requirements.

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2. What is the typical length a permit is issued for?

Concessions permits may be issued for three, six, or nine month periods of time.

3. Do I have to get a permit to teach a boot camp or training program at a City of Dallas park?

Yes, City Code Section 32-10 states that a person cannot offer for sale goods or services at a city park or another area under the control of the park and recreation board unless they have a permit. Such sales would include conducting a training program or boot camp. The permit for training programs (including boot camps) is an Outdoor Program Permit. A permit can be obtained through the Park and Recreation Department Leisure Venue Destination Management. They can be reached at 214-670-8568.

4. Do I have to get a permit to sell food and drinks at a City of Dallas park?

Yes, City Code Section 32-10 states that a person cannot offer for sale goods or services at a city park or another area under the control of the park and recreation board unless they have a permit. The permit required to sell food or drinks at a city park is the temporary food and drink concession permit. This is not to be confused with any other food permit that the city issues. A vendor must have a temporary food and drink concession permit in order to sell food at a city park. To obtain a temporary food and drink concession permit, contact the Park and Recreation Reservations Office 214-670-8740