2026 General RFP for Parks Partnership (Request for Proposals)

Description: The city is seeking proposals for the development and operation of facilities incorporating enhanced recreational amenities in parks, such as non-traditional, adventure, or extreme sports like BMX, skate parks, throwing venues, paintball, zip line, disc golf, and pump tracks at one or more Everett parks properties. Additionally, the city is interested in improvements made to existing facilities in exchange for use, such as turf multiuse fields, rental operations, program facilitation, long and short-term rentals, leases, revenue share opportunities, or management agreements for existing facilities. Finally, the city is seeking proposals for the development and operation of year around or seasonal full-service restaurants, gift shops, dance studios, martial arts, or other businesses interested in partnering with parks to either rent, lease, or share revenue with the city and offer convenience and fun for residents utilizing the parks. Proposals should follow the format listed in section 4, which requests an outline of the general idea and location of what is being proposed, including the benefits to the city, city residents, and visitors.