Floral Park, New York
Floral Park is a village of 16,169 people in Nassau County, New York, founded in 1874.
Why visit Floral Park
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 96 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Adelphi University, Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge, A. T. Stewart Era Buildings and Cornell Farmhouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Floral Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Floral Park
Floral Park is an incorporated village located in western Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 16,172 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Floral Park, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Adelphi University
School · 2.7 mi
University in Garden City, New York
Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Museums and landmarks20
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
Cornell Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in New York, United States of America
Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Franklin National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Former bank in the United States
Long Island Motor Parkway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Highway in New York
Pagan-Fletcher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic church and cemetery
Bellerose Village Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Bellarose Village Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
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Averill Boulevard Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Hempstead Parks & Recreation - Averill Boulevard Park and Swimming Pool Complex
Colonial Gardens Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Small Park with Path Across from Newly Constructed Homes.
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes96
Hillside Dosa Hut
Restaurant · Indian, South Indian · 1.1 mi
258-15 Hillside Avenue
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
King Umberto
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.2 mi
1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:30
Sunshine Grill & Kebab
Restaurant · Kebab · 1.1 mi
255-09 Hillside Avenue
Villa D'Este
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
186 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park
84 more on the map.
History
The area that is now Floral Park once marked the western edge of the great Hempstead Plains, and by some reports was initially known as Plainfield. Farms and tiny villages dominated the area through the 1870s when the development of the Long Island Rail Road Hempstead Branch and Jericho Turnpike cut through the area. Hinsdale had more than two dozen flower farms after the Civil War. The present-day village of Floral Park was once called East Hinsdale.
In 1874, John Lewis Childs arrived in the area to work for C.L. Allen as a seed seller. After building his own seed and bulb business and starting America's first seed catalog business, Childs bought a great deal of land in the area. To promote his own business and the local horticultural industry, Childs named the local streets after flowers and renamed the area Floral Park. The expansion of the Floral Park Post Office and nearby village businesses are attributed solely to the success of Childs' business.
When the local Post Office took the name Floral Park, the Long Island Rail Road followed suit by changing the name of the community's train station from East Hinsdale to Floral Park in 1888. Formerly part of Queens County, Floral Park became part of the newly formed Nassau County in 1899. It was subsequently incorporated as a village in 1908. Childs served as its first Village President starting that year.
From the History section of Floral Park, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship42
First Presbyterian Church of New Hyde Park
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
12 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park
Saint Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
350 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare14
Good Care Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
251-12 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose
Elmont Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
161 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Quality Medical Provider P.C.
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
267-01 Hillside Avenue
Map of Floral Park
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mineola (4 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
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Elmont 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- East Rockaway 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Baldwin 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- East Meadow 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Bellmore 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Bethpage 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- New York 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- East Massapequa 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- West New York 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Yonkers 18 mi northwest, about 28 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
- Floral Park-Bellerose School, Freechild, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park, N.Y. Fire House - panoramio, BigBear_in_IN, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 07, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPS Floral Park td (2020-09-22) 01, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 09 - Street Clock, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 06, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 05, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 10, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 03, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 13, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 02 - Hempstead Branch Overpass, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 12, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 11, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 04, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 01 - Main Line Overpass, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Park LIRR td (2020-09-22) 08, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AT Stewart Era Buildings - Cathedral of the Incarnation - Garden City NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin National Bank; Franklin Square-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cornell-Van Nostrand House, Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- St- Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery 2012-09-27 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- QFM farmhouse jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Lookingeast 2, Nowa at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Pagan-Fletcher House; Full View, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellerose Village Municipal Complex 2012-09-27 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Douglaston Park Golf Course, Gdimitrov~enwiki, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee Laredo in Bright White, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee Laredo in Bright White, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS sedan in San Remo Red, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS sedan in San Remo Red, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4WD, long box work truck, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4WD, long box work truck, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1995 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 in Atlantic Blue Metallic, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1995 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 in Atlantic Blue Metallic, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020 Cadillac CT6 Luxury (3.6 AWD) in Red Horizon Tintcoat, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020 Cadillac CT6 Luxury 400 AWD in Red Horizon Tintcoat, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan, front right (NY), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan, front left (NY), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan, rear left (NY), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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