Broward County - Parks and Recreation Division

Park Vendor Information

As of June 1, 2009, a new policy for vendors went into effect. If you rent a park shelter or plan a party at a park, you are welcome to hire your own caterers (except at Central Broward Regional Park*) and vendors as long as they have completed the application process to become an "approved" vendor. Approved vendor means these businesses have provided an application, current certificate of insurance, Broward Tax Receipt, and F.D.L.E. affidavit to Broward County Parks and Recreation Division. "Approved" does not mean that we recommend one vendor over another. If you have a caterer or business that you would prefer, and they are not on the approved list, have them contact our Parks Safety Section (see contact information below).

Vendor Permit Application

Vendor Criminal Background Screening Affidavit

*Central Broward Regional Park has a contracted caterer that must be used inside the Field House and inside the Stadium. Shelter patrons are allowed to use any vendor listed in the approved vendor list.

Click to view the current: Approved Vendor List (PDF -100KB)

Please note that bounce house rental companies must provide an attendant and generator.

Insurance Requirements for Vendors and Performers

A Certificate of Insurance is acceptable as evidence of insurance.

Certificate requirements for all vendors:

Certificate must be signed by insurance company's authorized representative.
Broward County Board of County Commissioners, 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309, must be listed as certificate holder.
Certificate holder (Broward County Board of County Commissioners) must be named as additional insured.
Please include a brief description of business operations. Include business contact name and phone number on certificate. Fax certificates to 954-357-8156 and then mail the original to the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309. Attention: Toni Peyton, Safety Section.
$500,000 minimum general liability insurance is required, except where noted below.
30 days written notice of cancellation is required (except 10 days for non-payment of premium).
All vendors must have a Broward County Local Business Tax Receipt.
All vendors must provide their own generators.

Food Vendors:
$500,000 minimum liability insurance is required (must include products liability). Additional $500,000 liability insurance must be in effect for beer and wine. No liquor is to be served in any Broward County park at any time.

Bounce House & Moon Walk Operations:
$500,000 minimum liability is required. In addition, attendants must be at least 16 years old and must be present at all times that the Bounce House or Moon Walk is operating. Inflatable waterslides and dunk tanks are not allowed.

D.J.s, Clowns and Magicians:
$300,000 minimum liabiity is required.

Wall or Rock Climbing:
$500,000 minimum general liability insurance is required; products liability is not required. In addition, an adult must be in attendance at all times that the Wall or Rock climbing is operating. Attendant must be at least 16 years old.

Tent Suppliers:
$500,000 minimum liability is required; products liability is not required.

Please call Parks & Recreation Safety Section, at 954-357-8172 or 954-357-8153, should you have any questions or concerns. Fax certificates to 954-357-8156, or e-mail ParksSafety@broward.org.

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