Resource fairs like this are where violence-interruption work does its least dramatic and most durable business: putting counsellors, credible messengers and service providers in a park where people already are. Highland Park sits on the ridge dividing Brooklyn from Queens, above the drained Ridgewood Reservoir now grown into forest, and its lower lawns serve both boroughs. Walk these tables to see what community safety work actually looks like.
What to expect
Come to the lower section of the park and move between tables staffed by community organizations, outreach workers and city agencies. Expect conversations rather than presentations — support services, mental health and grief resources, youth programs and referrals. It's free, informal and open to anyone, whether you're seeking help or just want to know what exists.
Good to know
- The J train and Jamaica Avenue buses both serve the Cypress Hills and Highland Park area
- Free and open to all, no registration
- Bring a bag for printed resources and referral information
- The lower lawns are largely level and stroller-accessible
- The Ridgewood Reservoir trails are worth a walk in the same visit
- Outdoor event, so heavy rain can move or cancel it
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Common questions
Who is this for?
Anyone — people seeking support or services, and neighbours who want to know what community resources exist locally.
What's the Ridgewood Reservoir?
A decommissioned 19th-century reservoir inside Highland Park whose basins have grown into woodland and wetland, now circled by public trails.
Is there a cost?
No. Community resource fairs are free and open to the public.
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