Town of Lincoln pilots Food and Refreshment Vending Program

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July 13, 2022 (Lincoln, ON) - Town of Lincoln council has given the green light to launch a Food and Refreshment Vending Pilot Program, to provide opportunities for food and refreshment vending in select Town-owned and operated parks. The pilot period runs from July to October 2022 at approved locations.

“This pilot program is an opportunity to enhance our vibrant outdoor spaces and create new opportunities for small food and refreshment businesses in our spaces,” said Town of Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton. “This program will create incremental revenue opportunities for Lincoln’s tourism-based businesses to expand daily operation outside traditional ‘brick-and-mortar locations.”

“We are in a position to showcase the diversity and amenities of our local parks to both residents and external visitors,” said Town of Lincoln Councillor Pachereva and Chair of the Community Services & Infrastructure Committee. “This also allows us to create a calendar of events that encourages discovery and exploration of Lincoln and the Niagara Benchlands tourism destination.”

“The pilot program will enhance resident and visitor experiences at our local parks by adding temporary food and refreshment vending in the identified locations,” said Town of Lincoln Councillor Brunet and Chair of the Planning & Development Committee.  “Several food and refreshment businesses have expressed interest in operating from within Town-owned and operated parks and open spaces in recent years. This pilot program is an opportunity to collaborate and support the greater Lincoln community.”

Food and refreshment vendors can generate a range of benefits to parks, including:

  • Attracting visitation: Food and refreshment vending can increase attendance throughout parks. Often a “gateway into the park,” providing a node of activity at the park that welcomes regular users and first-time visitors.

  • Providing an amenity: Park users enjoy the presence of food and refreshment vending and may sustain higher park use and enjoyment levels.

  • Generating revenue for parks: Food and refreshments typically pay fees for the right to vend on-site, which can be dedicated to supporting park operations.

Food and refreshment vending spaces in Town parks would support local businesses and food operators as another means of economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an opportunity to offer food vending services in some of the Town’s active park spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy through the summer months.

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Liliana Busnello

Manager of Corporate Communications

Town of Lincoln

Direct: 905-563-2799 ext. 230

Tel: 905-563-8205

Food and Refreshment Vending Pilot Program Implementation

The pilot period is scheduled to run from July to October 2022 at the following locations: