TENNIS CENTER IN PROSPECT PARK COULD PERMANENTLY LOSE ACCESS TO SUNSHINE AND FRESH AIR

 

Petition to Stop Permanent BUBBLE-Prospect Park Tennis Courts

Hello neighbors,

There is something afoot at Prospect Park and the TENNIS CENTER that nobody seems to know about.

You've probably seen the two big white Bubbles over the tennis courts for the winter season. 

 

The Prospect Park Alliance is now planning on covering both tennis courts with the big ugly white bubble YEAR ROUND! This would potentially start in October 2025.

The major issues are:

1. The emotional impact - most of us look forward to being outside in the sunshine and feeling connected to nature, the park and each other.

2. The aesthetic impact - it's a huge eyesore, it blocks the visual flow of the neighborhood, and blocks the Parade Grounds from the main park. 

3. Environmental impact - they'll have to heat it in the winter and use air conditioning in the summer. This, at a time when the city is going to start fining co-ops and other buildings for not reducing their carbon footprint!

4. Concerns that this Public park will eventually become a private, for-pay tennis center that people are not going to be able to afford and enjoy.

For as long as I can remember, the tennis courts at Prospect Park have been a haven for tennis enthusiasts like myself. They have served as a vibrant community hub where players of all levels come together to enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty of Brooklyn, NY.

 

However, the Prospect Park Alliance is planning something that threatens our cherished outdoor experience—a permanent structure over the tennis courts.

Please sign this petition we’ve started on Change.org, Stop the Bubble Protest Page, or visit the page for more info.

 

We are hoping to have updates as we continue to communicate with the Alliance. We’ll share any new information on the sites on which we’ve currently posted and on the petition site itself.

Thanks for your support and kind regards,

Joey Douglas

BIKE DAY IN PROSPECT PARK: A COMMUNITY DAY OF CYCLING (FREE)

Bike Day in Prospect Park

Saturday, May 31st

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Bike Day in Prospect Park, a community day of cycling, promotes safer streets and stronger community connections.

Prospect Park Alliance has organized Bike Day for Saturday, May 31st, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Featured activities and education materials will include

• Children’s bicycle helmet and bike light giveaways, while supplies last
• Bike infrastructure conversations
• Cyclist protocol and safety conversations
• Free minor bicycle repairs
• NYC bicycle maps
• Delivery worker support and protocol
• Children’s bike-related projects
• Adult Group Rides (registration required)
• Children’s Learn-to-Ride workshop (registration required)
• Navigating different kinds of cyclists

Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-day-in-prospect-park-tickets-1349172995749 for

• General Registration
• "Rules of the Road" class on Zoom on Wednesday, May 28th, for adults and mature teens
• Children’s Learn-to-Ride Workshop
• Adult Group Rides

Location

Bartel-Pritchard Square entrance to Prospect Park

Prospect Park West at 15th Street

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn 

(map)

STREET CLEANLINESS ISSUES AND STRATEGIC PLANS FOR PROSPECT PARK: TOPICS FOR THE COMMUNITY BOARD 7 PARKS & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Parks & Environment Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 7th

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

The Community Board 7 Parks & Environment Committee will meet on Thursday, November 7th, at 6:30 p.m., with the following agenda:

 

1. Updates from the Prospect Park Alliance on new strategic plans for Prospect Park

 

2. Identify and recommend specific neighborhood locations of persistent street cleanliness issues to the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit

 

3. Brainstorming session on committee's priorities and goals.

 

The public is invited to attend either in person at the Community Board 7 office. You can also attend on Zoom by pre-registering at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-EdMux1JTJCaHkJGv_LDBw#/registration.

The meeting can also be viewed on CB 7's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAZ1cECSeZI8iNyQDKuX5Q.

 

Community Board 7 represents Windsor Terrace, South Slope, Greenwood Heights, and Sunset Park.

 

Location

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

enter on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07 @ cb.nyc.gov

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7

LARK CAFE WILL OPERATE A CAFE IN THE PARADE GROUND THIS SUMMER AND FALL

From Prospect Park Alliance

 

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Prospect Park Alliance Brings Lark to the Parade Ground Flatbush favorite Lark Cafe opens seasonal cafe at the Parade Ground starting July 28 BROOKLYN, July 13, 2023 – Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit that sustains Brooklyn's Backyard, has announced that the popular Flatbush eatery Lark Cafe will be opening a new seasonal location at the Prospect Park Parade Ground Snack Bar. This location, called Lark by the Park, will be open beginning on July 28.    Lark by the Park will offer a menu of mouthwatering options including pizza, smash burgers, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, milkshakes, hot dogs and more. The cafe will be open throughout the summer and fall months. "The Parade Ground is one of the most widely used sports and recreation fields in Brooklyn, and we look forward to Lark by the Park serving the many families and park-goers who make this area such a beloved and bustling space for our community,” said Morgan Monaco, Prospect Park Alliance President.  "Lark is centered on the joy of great food and we are so excited to bring our menu to the Parade Ground in Prospect Park. We can't wait to welcome you soon to Lark by the Park," said Eugene Perekrostov, Owner and General Manager of Lark Cafe. The original location, Lark Cafe, is a family-friendly neighborhood cafe located on Church Avenue. It offers community members a welcoming environment and diverse array of fresh local fare including coffee, sandwiches, pastries, ice cream and more. Lark by the Park will offer many of the same beloved cafe menu items. Lark by the Park is one of a number of food options brought to the park by Prospect Park Alliance as part of its goal of bringing interesting and affordable food options to improve the visitor experience. In addition to Lark by the Park, park-goers can enjoy Winner in the Park at the Picnic House, King David Tacos at Grand Army Plaza, Smorgasburg on Breeze Hill, Bluestone Cafe at Lakeside and more. Learn more about food options at prospectpark.org/food. About Prospect Park Alliance Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn's Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the Park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. The Alliance cares for the woodlands and natural areas; restores the park’s buildings and landscapes; creates innovative park destinations; and provides free or low-cost volunteer, education and recreation programs. Today, Prospect Park is an international model for the care of urban parks, and one of the premier green spaces in the United States. Learn more at www.prospectpark.org.     O

UPDATE ON PROSPECT PARK AND THE PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE

Community Board 7 Parks Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 3rd, 6:30 p.m.

The Community Board 7 (CB 7) Parks Committee will hold a public meeting on Zoom on Thursday, November 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. CB 7 covers Windsor Terrace, South Slope, Greenwood Heights, and Sunset Park.

The items on the agenda are 

1. Update on the activities and general operations happening in Prospect Park and with the Prospect Park Alliance
2. Open discussion on Parks Committee priorities

To attend the webinar, register at https://bit.ly/3VGwRe7 or https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dH3Q18M_R-KnB3SWiegrhw.

The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Community Board 7 YouTube Channel at https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAZ1cECSeZI8iNyQDKuX5Q.

Morgan Monaco is the new President of the Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit that operates the park in partnership with New York City. She is also the Prospect Park Administrator, a public appointment made by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. 

Her public sector career includes government and non-profit organizations. She has a master’s degree in Public Administration and Non-Profit Management and a B.A. in International Studies. She is a resident of Windsor Terrace,

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Community Board 7

4201 4th Avenue (entrance on 43rd Street)

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07 @ cb.nyc.gov

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-Community-Board-7/195263140637225

https://twitter.com/bkcb7

https://www.instagram.com/brooklyncb7

PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE UPDATES

Prospect Park Alliance Updates 

Monday, May 10th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

Brooklyn Community Board 7 will hold a virtual meeting of its Parks Committee on Monday, May 10th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., via Zoom.
 

Agenda: Updates from the Prospect Park Alliance
 

Register in advance for this webinar at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IYMG1s7pRGGc-JW2WVke8g.

After you register, you'll receive an e-mail confirming your reservation. It'll contain information on how to join the webinar.

You can also view the meeting on Community Board 7's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAZ1cECSeZI8iNyQDKuX5Q.