What is a Vendor?
A vendor is any person, business, and/or organization that provides entertainment, equipment, food, merchandise, or services to or for patrons in Broward County Parks.
If you are interested in providing services to our park patrons for special events, parties, and/or rentals, your business must be a Registered Vendor with Broward County Parks and Recreation.
What is a Registered Vendor?
A Registered Vendor is a business authorized to operate within Broward County Parks by submitting all required documentation and paying the annual fee.
Application requirements include:
1. Vendor Application
2. A Certificate of Insurance that meets current Division requirements. For Certificate of Insurance requirements, please refer to Parks and Recreation Insurance Requirements.
3. Notarized Criminal Background Affidavit
4. An annual vendor registration fee of $175.
Note that the application may have additional Federal, State, and local requirements depending on the type of business.
To view the full requirements and steps, please refer to the Vendor Checklist.
Important: Being a Registered Vendor does not imply endorsement or recommendation by Broward County Parks. Broward County Parks and Recreation Registered Vendors are only authorized to operate within our parks if they have been officially booked by a patron for a private or special event. Unauthorized vendor activity is not permitted.
Why Do I Need to be Registered?
Park patrons may only select vendors from the Broward County Parks and Recreation Registered Vendors list. This is to ensure that all vendors have meet the minimum requirements to provide services within Broward County Parks.
What Types of Vendors Can Register?
Registered Vendors offer services that enhance the park guest experience, including but not limited to:
- Animal education and pony rides
- Bounce houses and inflatables
- Catering
- Deejays, performers, and entertainers
- Event planners and decorators
- Food trucks, carts, and wagons
- Audio and visual services
- Photography and videography
- Party rentals (tents, tables, chairs, linens)
- Games and mobile game trucks
- Floral arrangements
If you're unsure whether your services qualifies or is an approved activity, please contact us at ParksVendors@Broward.org.
Already a Registered Vendor?
- View your listing (list is updated weekly): Current List of Registered Vendors
- Need bookings? Access opportunities through our Vendor Reservation Report Tool
- Know the rules: View Prohibited Activities and Vendor Responsibilities
Questions? Need Help?
We're here to support you. For assistance or to schedule an appointment (no walk-ins accepted), contact:
Vendor Registration Office - Operations Management Section
Phone: 954-357-8125
Email: ParksVendors@Broward.org
Interested in Becoming a Registered Instructor with Broward County Parks?
Do you have a passion for teaching and want to share your skills with the community? If you're interested in becoming a registered instructor and hosting classes at Broward County Parks, we'd love to hear from you! Visit Registered Recreational Instructors for more information.
