Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market

Saturday, May 11, 2013

The Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market is the only park of its kind in the city and surrounding areas. The park sits on three acres that used to be an old hotel off of Howell Mill Rd as it intersects with 75. Each day, numerous food trucks pull up their parking brakes and offer delicious food for lunch and dinner. You can pick up your meal and head down the road or sit and enjoy the atmosphere with a dedicated picnic area with benches and tables as well as a space for live music. I went down to the park on Saturday and got a chance to photograph the scene. Nearly 12 trucks were parked and cooking food when I showed up and surf bands were playing in the picnic area. The trucks can change each day which adds to the flavor of the park. On Saturday, Masala Fresh, One Love Jerk Grill, Mighty Meatballs, Yum Yum Cupcakes, the King of Pops and Grilldabeast had all set up shop to name just a few of the offerings.

The Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market is a one of a kind venue off of Howell Mill Rd. in Atlanta where people can come and enjoy delicious food from a variety of vendors each day. Parking is free and there is always something going on including a rotating selection of food, live music and tables and benches to enjoy the day.

The Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market is a one of a kind venue off of Howell Mill Rd. in Atlanta where people can come and enjoy delicious food from a variety of vendors each day. Parking is free and there is always something going on including a rotating selection of food, live music and tables and benches to enjoy the day.

 

Teil Gergel orders lunch from One Love Jerk Grill at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Teil Gergel orders lunch from One Love Jerk Grill at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Troy Anglin takes a lunch order from inside the One Love Jerk Grill truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Troy Anglin takes a lunch order from inside the One Love Jerk Grill truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Troy Anglin (left) hands over an order to Meghan Benson and Jennifer Sperry from inside the One Love Jerk Grill truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Troy Anglin (left) hands over an order to Meghan Benson and Jennifer Sperry from inside the One Love Jerk Grill truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Philip Sprouse carries his daughter Ellie along with lunch as they find an empty seat to eat at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Rd. on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Philip Sprouse carries his daughter Ellie along with lunch as they find an empty seat to eat at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Rd. on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Eddy Kim (right) and Christie Wood decide what to order for lunch from one of the food trucks at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Rd. on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Eddy Kim (right) and Christie Wood decide what to order for lunch from one of the food trucks at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Rd. on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Pratik Jani (right) and Farhan Ahmed prepare freshly made Indian food orders inside the Masala Fresh truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Pratik Jani (right) and Farhan Ahmed prepare freshly made Indian food orders inside the Masala Fresh truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Piya Sarapala (center) holds his daughter Thalia as he picks up food from Masala Fresh truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Piya Sarapala (center) holds his daughter Thalia as he picks up food from Masala Fresh truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Farhan Ahmed (right) and Pratik Jani prepare freshly made Indian food orders inside the Masala Fresh truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Farhan Ahmed (right) and Pratik Jani prepare freshly made Indian food orders inside the Masala Fresh truck at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Jessica Welburn (right) and Matt Hettler order food from Mighty Meatballs at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Jessica Welburn (right) and Matt Hettler order food from Mighty Meatballs at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

 

Lovette Bethel (right) talks to one of the food truck vendors at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Lovette Bethel (right) talks to one of the food truck vendors at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market off of Howell Mill Road on Saturday, May 11, 2013.