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Market in the Park draws about 20 vendors; staff says street closure and local businesses seeing increased traffic
Summary
Staff reported the Lions Park Market in the Park hosts roughly 20 vendors and that staff closes 1st Street at 1 p.m. for the event with signage and nearby parking at Old Church Plaza and a mortuary; Urban Edge reported increased foot traffic to local businesses.
Staff said the Market in the Park at Lions Park on 1st Street has expanded and now features about 20 vendors, including food trucks and small sellers. "We have 20 vendors," Eric said, noting the market supplies local produce that had been missing from earlier seasons and that vendor participation has increased week-to-week.
To accommodate the market, staff closes 1st Street at 1:00 p.m., places signage in the morning and directs drivers to alternate parking at Old Church Plaza and nearby lots; staff said Old Church Plaza reported increased foot traffic and the mortuary has allowed additional parking. The board discussed a planned flashing crossing to improve pedestrian safety near the plaza.
