Deer Park, New York
Deer Park is a community of 27,990 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Deer Park
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas, Carll House, John Coltrane Home and Causeway Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Deer Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Deer Park
Deer Park is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Babylon, in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was listed as 28,837 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Deer Park, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Regal Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
1050 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Museums and landmarks8
Carll House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house on Deer Park Avenue, Huntington, New York
John Coltrane Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Late adulthood home of John Coltrane
John Rogers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Long Island National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
United States National Cemetery located in Suffolk County, New York
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Modern Times School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Brentwood, New York, a property listed on the NRHP
Nathaniel Conklin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Seaman Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Geiger Memorial Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Spray Playground and Pavilion in Wyandanch with Lake and Walking Paths.
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
Miller's Ale House
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
1800 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
529 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Blimpie/Haagen-Dazs
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-19:00
China Max
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
455 Commack Road, Deer Park
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Miseno Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
2128 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
2158 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park
18 more on the map.
History
Deer Park is located in the pine barrens in the northeastern corner of the town of Babylon. The town originally grew out of Jacob Conklin's 1610 settlement of the Half Way Hollow Hills, later known as Wheatley Heights. Charles Wilson started what is now Deer Park in 1853 about eleven years after the Long Island Rail Road arrived in 1842-when he established a large and productive farm. A post office was opened in 1851, closed in 1872 and re-opened on July 1, 1873. Deer Park had an elementary school in 1874. Prior to 1923, the Deer Park School District took in Deer Park and Wyandanch.
Farming was a staple of this small town for most of its history. Known as the "fruit basket" of New York state, the area was also famed for its dahlia cultivation. It was not until the effects of the post–World War II boom reached Deer Park that its economy ceased to be agricultural.
Deer Park had two industries before 1940: the Walker and Conklin firm baked red bricks in West Deer Park (now Wheatley Heights), and the Golden Pickle Works (1902) prepared pickles in Deer Park. Deer Park was the locale of the Edgewood State Hospital (1938–1969)-originally a tuberculosis sanatorium, and later an Army hospital during World War II. The Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation established a factory in Deer Park in 1956.
From the History section of Deer Park, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Ascension Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
33 Bay Shore Road, Deer Park
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare1
Map of Deer Park
154 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmingdale Ap (5 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
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Bay Shore 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Babylon 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Commack 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Central Islip 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Copiague 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bethpage 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Bellmore 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Centereach 15 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Baldwin 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Coram 18 mi northeast, about 30 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LI Natl Cemetery jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- John Rogers House; Half Hollow Hills, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Coltrane House in 2009, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Modern Times School; Brentwood, NY (Over Fence), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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