Concessions

Concessions are a significant element in the Texas State Park System. Today, state park concessions offer increased economic benefit in many smaller communities, while generating revenues to help reduce the cost of operating Texas State Parks . Typical concessions are marinas, recreational equipment rentals, food service operations, equestrian facilities, park stores, and other accommodations. A concession may be as simple as vending machines or as complex as a resort development at Ray Roberts Lake or a golf course at Bastrop State Park. The purpose of offering a concession program is to seek public/private partnerships and assistance, where appropriate, and to provide quality services, programs, and facilities that enhance the enjoyment and provide convenience and recreational experiences for state park visitors.

Our goals are:

Developing and maintaining concession facilities and services that contribute to high quality experiences for park visitors
Seeking new opportunities to improve and provide services, programs, and facilities to park visitors through concessions

Park visitor services and accommodations in the following categories may be operated by a concessionaire under contractual arrangements:

Food and merchandise sales.
Equipment rentals for recreational use.
Merchandise vending machines.
Marine supplies and services.
Horse livery.
Transportation.
Automotive supplies and services.
Fishing piers and fishing marinas.
Resort developments.

Current Concession Opportunities

Leased Concession Opportunity: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
What: Implementation and operation of a Deli-Style Food Service Concession Operation.
Closing Date: Open until further notice.
Description: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department intends to award a leased concession contract through a "Request for Proposal" process for the operation of a Deli-Style Food Service Operation. Persons interested in submitting a proposal may request information by calling (512) 389-8565 or writing to Pam Carleton, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744
Leased Concession Opportunity: Palo Duro Canyon State Park
What: Implementation and operation of a Park Convenience Store and Food Service Operation.
Opening Date: July 6, 2009
Closing Date: October 1, 2009
Description: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department intends to award a leased concession contract through a "Request for Proposal" process for the operation of a Park Convenience Store and Food Service Operation. Persons interested in submitting a proposal may request information by calling (512) 389-8565 or writing to Pam Carleton, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744
Leased Concession Opportunity: Lake Livingston State Park
What: Implementation and operation of an Equestrian Facility
Opening Date: September 1, 2009
Closing Date: October 27, 2009
Description: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department intends to award a leased concession contract through a "Request for Proposal" process for the implementation and operation of an Equestrian Facility. Persons interested in submitting a proposal may request a prospectus by calling (512) 389-8565 or writing to Pam Carleton, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744
Leased Concession Opportunity: Huntsville State Park
What: Implementation and operation of an Equestrian Facility
Opening Date: September 1, 2009
Closing Date: October 27, 2009
Description: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department intends to award a leased concession contract through a "Request for Proposal" process for the implementation and operation of an Equestrian Facility. Persons interested in submitting a proposal may request a prospectus by calling (512) 389-8565 or writing to Pam Carleton, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744

How to be a Concessionaire.

Prospective Concessionaire Mailing List Signup (PDF 247.3 KB)
Partner with us: A Guide to Business Concession Opportunities in Texas State Parks (PDF 138.6 KB)