Prospect Park To Get More Food Carts From Local Vendors

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — Food carts may soon join staple concessions at Prospect Park, the Prospect Park Alliance announced today. The group is looking for local businesses to apply for a spot in Brooklyn's backyard.

"Prospect Park Alliance is seeking vendors that have the experience and skills necessary to operate quality food services at reasonable prices and enhance the experience of park users," the organizations said. "The Alliance is seeking vendors who can offer interesting, affordable and healthy food to complement the experience of park users."

The organization hopes the new businesses will expand food and drink offerings already in the park, including King David Tacos, concessions at the LeFrak Center for Lakeside and the Prospect Park Carousel and Parade Ground.

The new vendors will operate mobile carts though the park, including spots at 9th St and Prospect Park West, Flatbush Ave. and Plaza Street, the Long Meadow Ball Fields at 10th Avenue, the Vanderbilt Playground Loop and Dog Beach.

"With more than 10 million visits annually, Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s Backyard, and Prospect Park Alliance serves the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home, as well as visitors to the city," the organization said.

Interested businesses can attend a pre-proposal meeting at the Prospect Park Picnic House at 12 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, the organization said. Those interested should make every effort to attend this meeting and all proposals should be sent in no later than Monday, March 4.

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