Parks, Recreation and Marine

Doing Business in Parks, Beaches and Marinas
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Thank you for considering the operation of a business in Long Beach parks or beaches! We have several ways you can connect with us about commercial opportunities. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine uses an e-procurement platform, Long Beach Buys, which allows interested vendors, contractors, and service providers to register online and sign up to receive email notifications of any advertised business opportunities. ALL PRM business opportunities will be posted on Long Beach Buys, except for the three categories below. Please register as a vendor on the Long Beach Buys platform.

• Bounce House – Inflatable Vendors

Visit our Bounce House – Inflatable Vendors page to view approved bounce house vendors and learn how to become an approved vendor.

• Fitness Classes and Boot Camps

PRM has suspended the issuance of park permits for fitness providers, including instruction, classes, boot camps, trainers, etc. in Long Beach parks as our permit process is under review.

To inquire about contracting with the Department to provide recreation classes through Long Beach Recreation Connection, contact Gabriel.Cruz@longbeach.gov

• Picnic Vendors

Please visit our Picnic Vendors page to see the list of approved picnic providers and for information on how to become an approved vendor.

You can find more information on everything you need to do business with the City through the Purchasing Division website. Resources include guides to Long Beach Buys, vendor support, and local and small business assistance.

If your business proposal does not align with our current business opportunities, we invite you to submit to the Technology and Innovation Department’s Pitch Long Beach! Program to see if it fits our current needs. If your submission meets the requirements, you will be contacted for more information. Pitch your idea using the Pitch Long Beach Idea Form, or click here for more information about this program.

For any additional questions, please contact ParksContracts@longbeach.gov