RFP for the LeFrak Center in Prospect Park

Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that sustains the park in partnership with the city, has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for a Recreational Programming Operator and a Food & Beverage Operator at the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center in Prospect Park.

Brooklyn’s flagship park and a national landmark, Prospect Park draws 10 million visits per year. Located in the diverse and vibrant heart of Brooklyn, the park is one of New York City’s premier community gathering spots.

About The Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center
Opened in 2013, the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center is a LEED-certified 25,000 square foot facility located in the busy and vibrant southeast corner of the park. Since opening, the LeFrak Center has remained one of the park’s most popular attractions. The LeFrak Center offers two open-air ice skating rinks, one covered and the other uncovered. In the warmer months, the covered rink converts to roller skating and the uncovered rink converts to a free water playground (“splash pad”). Today, the site also offers bike and boat rentals, a cafe, and multi-purpose rooms that can be used for private events. In addition, the landscapes surrounding the facility as well as the building’s unique green roof remain a stand-out asset.

Download the PDF – Recreational Programming Operator 

Download the PDF – Food & Beverage Operator

In order to enhance the visitor experience for the communities we serve, Prospect Park Alliance seeks proposers who can demonstrate operational excellence and substantial experience to operate a quality facility and enhance the experience of park users, while demonstrating a deep commitment to partnering with Prospect Park Alliance. Operators can choose to propose on both RFPs or just on one of them.

The Project Manager for this RFP is Emily Krell. All RFP questions and/or inquiries should be directed to Emily Krell ekrell@prospectpark.org.

If you are considering responding to either RFP, please make every effort to attend the remote proposer meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11AM (EST).

Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/zeb-qioa-xxz

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 732-798-5655 PIN: ‪315 324 600#

Please email ekrell@prospectpark.org to confirm your attendance.

Proposals are due on January 17, 2025 by 3:00 pm (EST).  All details about the RFP process are included within the RFP documents.