Commercial Use & Vending Permits
Commercial Tours
Application Period
The regular application period for a 2025 Commercial Use permit is open March 3 – 31, 2025. Late applications will be accepted April 1 through June 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., and will be subject to a late fee. Please allow up to three weeks for permit processing.
To apply, businesses must complete this online form. If you are applying for more than one permitted location, please complete the form again and select ‘No’ for the second question. A condensed form will then appear, where you will only need to fill out the questions specific to the new location. Only fully completed applications will be processed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received outside the application periods will not be considered for a 2025 Commercial Use Permit.
Permit Fees & Charges
- $250 non-refundable application fee for the first permitted location.
- $100 non-refundable application fee for each additional permitted location.
- Applications received after the regular application period will be subject to a $250 late fee.
- A fee of $3.50 per guided person on CBJ parkland shall be paid to the department by the 15th day of each month for the prior month’s use.
- Tours that take the same guest to multiple CBJ parkland locations on the same day will only incur a single $3.50 per person fee for the entire day. However, businesses must still obtain a permit for each location visited.
Commercial Use Permits
Commercial Use permits are issued to authorize businesses to operate commercial enterprises within CBJ Parklands or facilities for periods exceeding 30 days, typically from May through October. Permits are valid only for the calendar year in which it is issued. Applications for permits are accepted during designated periods. Applicants must provide specific documentation and insurance, as well as demonstrate good standing with the CBJ Tax Department. Permits are subject to review and approval by the Director.
The initial application fee for the first permitted location is $250, which is non-refundable. For each additional permitted location, there is a $100 non-refundable application fee.
Apply now for a 1-year 2025 Commercial Use permit online. Click here to access the online application.
Authorization for a one-time use for companies or individuals who want to use CBJ Parklands or a facility for profit, i.e.: filming or photo shoots; recreation events. There is an application fee subject to additional fees depending on type and length of use. Applicant may be required to pay for a P&R staff person to monitor the area. Special conditions or restrictions may be required depending on location and/or length of time requested. Please email [email protected] for an application. Permits are subject to Director review and approval. There is a $250 Application Fee.
Commercial Use CBJ Regulations
Questions?
Please email Dave Pusich or call (907) 586-5226.
2024 Permits Issued
*Daily tours are allowed any day of the week, but may not occur every day.
Vending & Facility Use Permits
General Information
Vending and/or Facility Use permits are required for certain activities carried out on Parks & Recreation property. Read through the various permits available and the scenarios to find out what you will need. Then start the process early in order to obtain the necessary permits prior to your event.
- All permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis except for Marine Park.
- The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation requires all food vendors to obtain a Food Establishment Permit.
- Non-profit organizations are required to provide a copy of a 501(c)(3) IRS form.
- Vendors are also required to provide a broker’s certificate of public liability insurance.
- Completed applications for use must be submitted at least one week in advance of the requested date.
Vending Permits
are required for all commercial or non-profit sales of food and/or general merchandise on park lands. A list of required documents that must be submitted is included on the Vending Permit Application.
Non-Profit fees per site: $45 first operational day, $15 each additional day
Commercial fees per site: $70 first operational day, $20 each additional day
Marine Park fees per site : $1,250/month plus tax
Marine Park Vending
Three vending locations are available in Marine Park for the 2025 summer season. Each vending location measures 10 feet by 10 feet. This RFI for Commercial Vending in Marine Park is designed to give all who may be interested an opportunity to submit their applications. Applications are accepted beginning March 3 until 4:30 p.m. on March 14.
This does not include downtown sidewalks or street vending; for those locations please contact the Permit Center (Community Development) at 907-586-0770.
Applications to vend at Savikko Park during the 4th of July celebration will be accepted beginning May 15, 2025. Applications are due to Dave Pusich no later than Monday, June 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Please note, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and must include all required documentation to be accepted (Vending Application plus applicable attachments).
A Facility Use Permit is required to host an event on/in any CBJ Parks & Recreation managed park land, trail/trailhead, or facility. This includes, but is not limited to: community gatherings, concerts, markets, fun/color runs, timed runs, bicycle races, etc.
A Certificate of Insurance naming CBJ as additional insurance must be submitted at the time of application. If your event will be using any form of amplified sound (live band, speaker system, etc.) you will need to complete the Amplified Sound Permit application as well.
Vending Scenarios
Bob is renting the shelter to throw a party for all his incredible peeps in the P&R Department. Bob will be having Karl, who by the way is an incredible cook, BBQ gourmet Kobe burgers on his propane grill.
This event does not require a vending permit or an open flame permit. This type of event is only for P&R staff, not for the public, and it’s free.
Bob decides that Karl’s cooking stinks, so he hires a local catering company to cook the food.
This event requires a vending permit from P&R but no open flame permit is required because this event is only for P&R staff. It’s free to us, but a caterer is being used.
Bob decides that since it’s the department’s Day of Play, he wants to throw a massive event and invite the public to come meet his incredible P&R staff and eat some amazing catered food.
This event requires a vending permit from the department AND an open flame permit for the BBQ (or any open flame, including use of sterno and other food warming devices) from the fire department.
Any events that are PUBLIC events at which food is provided, whether it is free or they charge for it are required to have an open flame permit.
Open Flame Permit
For public events, open flame permits are required for cooking/heating with an open flame, including use of sterno or other food warming devices.
Private events do not require an open flame permit.
Open flame permits are issued through the Permit Center (Community Development Department) in conjunction with the Fire Marshal’s office – 907-586-0770.
To apply, use the Permit Center’s Online Permit Application.
- In the Permit Type drop down select “Other Permits”
- In the description box list: Open Flame for [your dates]
- Equipment you’ll be using (ex: grill, fryer, sterno heat source, etc.)
- Any other applicable information
- Or call 586-0770 to speak with a permit technician
Cost is $50 per vendor. The permit is valid for one use as described in the ‘fire permit’ application, and can only be used for the purpose indicated.
Open flame permits are for cooking/heating with an open flame for public events whereas open burn permits are for residential burns (small backyard type of burns and burn barrel) or development burns (burning of uprooted trees, stumps or other natural vegetation in connection with the construction of buildings or the clearing of vegetation to enhance property value, etc.).
Submit completed applications to:
Dave Pusich
1208 Glacier Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
Questions?
Dave Pusich
907-586-5226 x4143
Aquatics Commercial Use
General Information
A commercial use permit is required for private swim instructors with paying customers at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus Brown Pool. Applications are accepted year-round and are reviewed and processed within three weeks of being received. All permits expire on December 31 each year regardless of when they are issued.
Submit applications to:
Terra Patterson
Dimond Park Aquatic Center
3045 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau Alaska 99801
Questions?
Terra Patterson
907-586-0839 ext. 4145
