Orange County, NY Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Vending Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Local Law No. 13 of 2001, § 4(k)
- Permit needed
- Commissioner's prior written approval
- Supervision
- Direct Commissioner/Park staff control required
- Liability
- Vendor bears sole risk as "User"
- Penalty
- Up to $500 fine or 90 days jail
Summary
Selling food, goods or services in an Orange County park, including from a food truck, is banned unless the vendor first gets the Commissioner of Parks' written approval. Unauthorized commercial activity is enforced the same as any other park violation.
selling, vending or conducting or soliciting private business, commerce or commercial transactions or for-profit activities on Park property or Park Facilities or using same in pursuit thereof; using or renting for private profit or charging a private fee for the use of the Parks or Park Facilities by any individual or group or entity, corporate or otherwise, for any purpose whatsoever, without the prior written knowledge and approval therefor of the Commissioner, and then only under the direct supervision and control of the Commissioner and/or Park staff.
Full Breakdown
Section 4, subsection k, of Local Law No. ' That single subsection is the county's vending gate: a food truck, ice cream cart, craft vendor or any other for-profit operator needs the Commissioner's written sign-off before setting up anywhere in the Parks system, from golf courses to trailheads to the Heritage Trail, and Park staff retain direct supervision once a permit issues. Section 3, paragraph 6, also fixes liability on the vendor as a User, who bears sole responsibility and must hold the County harmless for any injury, damage or loss connected to the activity.
A current copy of the rules and regulations implementing the vending permit process is kept on file at Parks Department headquarters, the County Executive's office and the Clerk of the Legislature.
Violations & Fines
Vending or operating for profit in a County park without the Commissioner's prior written approval violates Section 4(k) and is enforceable as unauthorized use under Section 4(a), which can be prosecuted as trespass. Section 6 sets a fine of up to $500, up to 90 days imprisonment, or both, per violation, and any local, county or state police officer can enforce it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a food truck set up in an Orange County park?
Does the vending ban cover things like renting kayaks or charging admission?
What's the penalty for unpermitted vending in a county park?
Sources & Official References
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