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: 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.
• Leased Concession Opportunity: Bastrop State Park
  What: Implementation and operation of an 18-hole Golf Course with supporting ancillary products and services.
  Opening Date: May 15, 2012
  Closing Date: July 16, 2012.
  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 environmentally sensitive 18-hole Golf Course with ancillary products and services that are compatible with the surrounding natural area and wildlife habitats at Bastrop State Park. The awarded Concessionaire is required to invest in the development and operation. All Persons interested in submitting a proposal for consideration may request a prospectus by contacting Pam Carleton (512) 389-8565 or Pat Berger (512) 389-8086.

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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)