Forest Hills

Forest Hills is part of the GrowNYC network, a nonprofit that says its work is funded to support education, food access, farming, and green space across New York City. That mission-driven frame matters here because this Queens market is not presented as a one-off stand, but as part of a broader food-access effort that connects neighborhood shoppers with regional farm products through GrowNYC Greenmarkets. Set at 70 Ave. and Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills, the market gives this stretch of Queens a seasonal place to buy directly within a program centered on local food and public benefit.

Why it matters locally

Forest Hills sits in Queens within a GrowNYC system that emphasizes food access alongside farming and green space work in New York City. For shoppers, the local significance is not just geography; GrowNYC states that its Greenmarkets operate under strict producer-only standards, meaning farmers and food businesses sell farm-based products they grow or make themselves. That sets a clear expectation for direct farm-to-city exchange rather than general resale.

The market also fits GrowNYC’s wider food-access work. GrowNYC highlights SNAP updates and resources among its Greenmarket programming, and the organization describes support for food access as part of its nonprofit mission. In a neighborhood market at Queens Blvd. and 70 Ave., that combination of producer-only rules and benefit access shapes Forest Hills as a practical fresh-food stop tied to citywide infrastructure, not just a weekly retail setup.

What you'll find there

Forest Hills is defined more by its market model and payment access than by a published vendor roster. What stands out here is the emphasis on direct farm sales through GrowNYC and the range of food-purchase benefits accepted within that system.

• -GrowNYC Greenmarket vendors sell farm-based products they grow or produce under producer-only standards.
• -SNAP EBT is accepted for eligible food purchases.
• -The market system also accepts Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits.
• -Shoppers can use FreshConnect Coupons, Health Bucks, and Greenmarket Bucks.

GrowNYC’s broader calendar also includes Greenmarket SNAP updates and seasonal guides such as holiday schedules and turkey planning, which shows how the organization supports shopping beyond the stall table itself.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest trip-planning rule for Forest Hills, so pet owners will need to leave animals at home before heading to 70 Ave. and Queens Blvd.. Another practical point: restrooms are not available on-site. Those two details are more likely to affect the visit than anything else in the basics.

The market runs seasonally from April through December rather than year-round, so timing matters if you are planning a routine stop. Forest Hills is located in Queens at the intersection of 70 Ave. and Queens Blvd., giving shoppers a precise street-corner destination instead of an enclosed facility. Payment methods are clearly identified, which helps if you are deciding what to bring for purchases.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP EBT is accepted at Forest Hills. GrowNYC’s payment information also lists cash, debit, and credit, along with Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, FreshConnect Coupons, Health Bucks, and Greenmarket Bucks. The same materials note a Health Bucks incentive: spend $2 in SNAP/EBT or Summer EBT and receive a $2 Health Buck bonus, up to $10 per day.