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Park food truck permits in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton food-service vehicle licence holders need an additional Park Permit for the eight parks named in the City programme. Display the permit and follow the site’s operating limits.
Key information
Hamilton food-service vehicle licence holders need an additional Park Permit for the eight parks named in the City programme. Display the permit and follow the site’s operating limits.
On this page
Eligibility and complete park scope
A Food Service Vehicle licence must be in good standing. If it lapses, the park permission is void. The permit applies only to the vehicle on the application and cannot be transferred to another vendor.
The City page lists eight parks: Bayfront, Confederation, Gage, Heritage Green, Pier 4, Sam Lawrence, Turner and Valley. Each appears below with the City-listed address and location query. These are park points rather than verified vending bays or current vacancies.
Operating limits
No more than three trucks may operate in one park at a time. Permission runs from 7 am to 11 pm or the park’s earlier closing, whichever comes first. A late park closing cannot extend the permit beyond 11 pm.
Display the Park Permit prominently while operating and leave the assigned location clean and litter-free. The business must follow the licensing bylaw’s general provisions and Schedule 6.
Apply and confirm
Complete the Food Service Vehicle Park Permit Application. Call Licensing at 905-546-2782 for the current park-permit route, fees, site conditions and whether a spot can be used on the intended date.
The page was last modified in 2023 and its City Hall address has an East/West inconsistency with other current City pages. The eight-site scope and rules are what the live page currently publishes, but fees, office details and assigned bays need confirmation before public launch.
Quick reference
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Hamilton Food Service Vehicle licence in good standing |
| Parks named | 8 |
| Trucks per park | Maximum 3 at one time |
| Operating window | 7 am–11 pm, or earlier park close |
| Transfer | Only the named vehicle; no transfer |
What to do next
- Check licence
Keep the base food-service licence current.
- Apply for park use
Choose an authorized park and request assigned site details.
- Operate properly
Display permit, meet hours and leave the site clean.
Every park in the food-vehicle permit programme
These eight sections match the full list on the City permit page. Maps use the published park names and addresses, not confirmed truck bays, accessible routes or current site availability.
Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Confederation Park
Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Gage Park
1000 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Heritage Green Park
447 First Road West, Stoney Creek, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Pier 4 Park
64 Leander Drive, Hamilton, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Sam Lawrence Park
Concession Street, Hamilton, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Turner Park
344 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Valley Park
970 Paramount Drive, Stoney Creek, Ontario
The City includes this park in its additional Park Permit programme for licensed food-service vehicles. Confirm the assigned selling position and park-specific restrictions before arriving. Up to three trucks may operate at one time, and an earlier park closing shortens the standard operating window.
- Vehicle
- Only the vehicle named on the permit
- Hours
- 7 am to 11 pm or earlier park closure
- Truck maximum
- 3 at one time in this park
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
Sources: Hamilton Food Service Vehicle Park Permit programme
10 useful questions
Does a regular food-vehicle licence automatically allow park use?
No. A separate Park Permit is required.
How many parks are named in this programme?
Eight, all included in this guide.
How many trucks may operate in one park at once?
No more than three.
Can I operate until 11 pm if the park closes at 9 pm?
No. The earlier closing controls.
Must the permit be visible?
Yes. Display it prominently while operating.
Can another truck use my permit?
No. It applies only to the vehicle named in the application.
What if the base licence is no longer in good standing?
The issued park permission becomes void.
Who cleans the assigned location?
The vendor must leave it clean and litter-free.
Does the map show my exact selling bay?
No. It identifies the park; confirm the assigned vendor location.
Official information and forms
This guide covers the City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, including its named former municipalities. Check property-specific programme boundaries where stated. Fees and active service notices can change. Use the linked official page for the application or latest notice.