Why visit Bellmore
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bellmore Movies, Merrick Cinemas, Wantagh Railroad Complex and Jerusalem District No. 5 Schoolhouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Bellmore
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellmore
Bellmore is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population according to the 2024 census is 15,937. Bellmore is located on the south shore of Long Island 6 miles (10 km) north of Jones Beach State Park, approximately 27 miles (43 km) east of Manhattan, and 10 miles (16 km) east of the Nassau-Queens (New York City) Line.
From the Wikipedia article Bellmore, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks10
Wantagh Railroad Complex
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Railway station in Wantagh, the United States of America
sunrise-sunset
Jerusalem District No. 5 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in New York, United States
Samuel and Elbert Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Wantagh, New York, NRHP-listed
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Government building in Freeport, New York
Wantagh Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
1700 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Apr 15-Nov 15 Su 12:00-14:00
Matt the Cyclist
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
In memory of the late Matt Scarpati.
Proposed Wantagh-Oyster Bay Expressway Extension (Historical)
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Cedar Creek Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Park in Seaford, Nassau County, New York, United States
Wantagh Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Public park in Nassau County, New York, US
Forest City Community Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in the Forest City section of North Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, United States
Norman Levy Park and Preserve
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Senator Speno Memorial Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Park and memorial in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, United States
Twin Lakes Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
Former area of Wantagh State Park minus Mill Pond Park. Official name of the entire area is unknown.
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Lunchbox Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.7 mi
308 Bedford Ave;Bedford Avenue North;Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.4 mi
2124 Merrick Avenue, Merrick
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bluebird Kitchen
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
2405 Merrick Road, Bellmore
Tu-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Matteo's
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
416 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-21:00
31 more on the map.
History
In 1643, Bellmore was a farming and fishing town known then as "Little Neck and "New Bridge". Bellmore was settled primarily by Englishmen who crossed Long Island Sound from Connecticut in the middle of the seventeenth century. Bradley Vogel purchased a 214-acre (0.9 km2) farm in what is now North Bellmore in 1655. Further south, near the bay, Andres Smith deeded 100 acres (0.4 km2) to his son, Jeremiah in 1676. Lee Mattes married Sarah Southard and moved into their new home on Merrick Road in about 1689. Two communities grew out of these beginnings. Smithville (later Smithville South) was named for the many Smith families who lived in the area, and New Bridge, named for the bridge that joined the peninsulas south of Merrick Road.
When the railroad was built through the area in 1867 they arbitrarily named their station Bellmore. Development followed as both communities grew towards the railroad and adopted the name Bellmore Pride. By 1920, the Bellmorians pride had a population of 3000 as well as stores along Bedford Avenue. The town was officially named Bellmore in 1900, when the post office was established.
The Bellmore Memorial Library was founded in 1948. It was started in an old schoolhouse. This library has lasted since 1948 until present, keeping it as the main library of Bellmore, New York.
From the History section of Bellmore, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship23
Grace Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Bellmore Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
2740 Martin Avenue, Bellmore
Bellmore United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
2640 Royle Street, Bellmore
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
1 Van Roo Avenue, Merrick
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare3
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
229 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Map of Bellmore
182 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 69°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wantagh Cedar Creek (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Baldwin 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Babylon 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Bay Shore 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- New York 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Yonkers 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Hoboken 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- West New York 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Fort Lee 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Union City 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Jersey City 28 mi west, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Wantagh Station, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Grace Church, OrionBlue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Freeport, NY post office 01 - cropped, lightened, perspective corrected, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jerusalem District Number 5 Schoolhouse; Levittown, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel and Elbert Jackson House - Wantagh NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Joachim's Church, Manhattan, New York, Regimus LaFort is listed as the Censor Librorum, and Cardinal John Farley is listed as the Imprimatur., Public domain
- Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve from Merrick Bay, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Night Flight Over Mill Pond, Hempstead, New York - 20220617, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mill Pond Preserve Wantagh, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wantagh Preserve former grist mill site 20211012 184039759, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wantagh Preserve former grist mill site 20211012 184043986, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2001 US BUS Safetran, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1999 US BUS Metrovan, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WASHINGTON TOUR april 1790, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WASHINGTON TOUR 1790 20211012, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26370500894), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26371580253), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26881523062), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26371580723), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26975745635), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26370501314), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Merrick, NY from East Bay 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Merrick, NY from East Bay 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2003 US BUS Universe -66, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Acura RDX, Slate Silver Met., front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019 Acura TLX 2.4 A-Spec, White Diamond, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1940 Buick Dynaflash 8 in a Super Series 51, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View from South Oyster Bay into East Bay, Merrick, NY 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019 Acura TLX 3.5 SH-AWD in Crystal Black, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari in maroon, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari in maroon, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1968 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4-door sedan in black, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1969 Mercury Montego 2-dr HT, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1969 Mercury Montego 2-dr HT, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1964 Buick Electra 225 four-door six-window sedan, rear right side, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1984 Buick Riviera coupe in two-tone blue, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom hardtop coupe in Green Mist, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT in silver, dashboard, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1984 Buick Riviera coupe in two-tone blue, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT in silver, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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