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:

1. Developing and maintaining concession facilities and services that contribute to high quality experiences for park visitors
2. 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: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
  What: Mobile Food Concession
  Opening Date: March, 2012
  Closing Date: Open until further notice
  Description: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is requesting proposals for the implementation and operation of a seasonal mobile food service concession. The Concessionaire is required to invest in this operation. Persons interested in submitting a proposal may request an Information Packet (Short-Term Prospectus) by e-mailing Reynaldo.Sierra@tpwd.state.ts.us or mailing Reynaldo Sierra, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624.
• Guide Service Opportunity: Hill Country State Natural Area
  What: Guide Service Provider Services
  Opening Date: September 1, 2012
  Closing Date: October 15, 2012
  Description: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department intends to award a guide service contract(s) for persons interested in conducting the following guided service activities: equestrian trail rides, hiking tours, hay wagon rides and educational workshops. The Guide Service Provider is required to assume all costs and risk in regards to the implementation and operation of these services. Persons interested in submitting a proposal may request a Request for Proposal Information Packet by calling or writing to: Paul David Fuentes at Hill Country State Natural Area, 10600 Bandera Creek Road, Bandera, Texas 78003. For more information please call (830) 796-4413.
• Leased Concession Opportunity: Cleburne State Park
  What: Implementation and operation of Park Convenience Store with Water Recreational Equipment Rentals.
  Opening Date: November 9, 2011
  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 implementation and operation of Park Convenience Store with Water Recreational Equipment Rentals.  The Concessionaire is required to invest in the development and 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: 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.

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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)