The city is making it easier (and cheaper) for vendors to operate in parks. Photo: Courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation
For as little as $5 a day, Portland will now allow food carts, artisan craft booths and other mobile vendors to set up shop at more than three dozen city parks.
The big picture: The move aims to bring "vibrancy to Portland's public green spaces" and provide "local enterprise year-round in a way that benefits everyone," Priya Dhanapal, deputy city administrator for public works, said in a release.
Qualified vendors (those licensed with the state and holding a business tax certificate and insurance) can book designated parking spots on a first-come, first-serve basis daily.
Vendors must follow all park rules, be in compliance with county health regulations and manage their own trash removal.
The bottom line: We think the smell of warm, cinnamon churros would go nicely wafting over Washington Park's classic rose scent.
