If you’re a Brooklynite who uses Prospect Park, you probably already know that today is the first day of additional car-free hours, meaning that cars will no longer be allowed on the East Drive from 5PM-7PM. To celebrate, Transportation Alternatives and other local advocates are offering an “after-work snack as they reach out to park-goers about the new car-free hours, and ensure that cars respect the new hours.” Streets Blog notes:

Despite all the enthusiasm surrounding the announcement of additional car-free hours in Central Park earlier this month, Brooklynites felt slighted that Prospect Park had been overlooked. But this week, the DOT and Department of Parks and Recreation announced a fractional closure of the Prospect Park east loop drive. Beginning Monday, August 27th, cars will no longer be allowed on the east loop drive between 5-7 pm. The only times in which Prospect Park will be open to cars are weekdays from 7-9 am on the east drive and 5-7 pm on the west drive.

The event will take place from 5PM-7PM at Park Circle, which is at the intersection of Prospect Park Southwest and Parkside Avenue. For more information, you can check out Streets Blog and Transportation Alternatives.

[Photo courtesy of Michael Hanson via Streets Blog]