Roy Wilkins Park's Great Lawn is the gathering ground for southeast Queens, and a health fair spread across it is preventive care that actually reaches people: no waiting room, no referral, no copay, just tables on grass. Adventist Community Services has run this kind of outreach for decades, bundling screenings with practical resource information in one stop. If you have been meaning to check a number, this is the free afternoon that does it.
What to expect
Walk onto the Great Lawn and work your way along the tables — expect basic health screenings, wellness and nutrition information, and community organizations offering local services and referrals. Staff and volunteers talk you through results and next steps on the spot. It's informal and unhurried, and you can take as much or as little as you want.
Good to know
- Buses from Jamaica Center reach St. Albans; the park is a short ride from the E, J and Z terminus
- Free and open to all — no registration, insurance or ID requirement to visit tables
- Bring a bag for the printed resources and materials you'll collect
- The Great Lawn is open, so a hat and water help on a hot afternoon
- Family-friendly, with the park's playgrounds nearby
- Weather-dependent, as an outdoor lawn event
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Common questions
Do I need insurance to get a screening?
No. Community health fairs of this kind are free and open regardless of insurance status.
Who is Roy Wilkins Park named for?
Roy Wilkins, the civil rights leader who served as executive director of the NAACP for more than two decades.
Can I bring children?
Yes. It's a family-friendly outdoor event and the park's playgrounds are adjacent.
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