Garden City South, New York
Garden City South is a community of 4,075 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Garden City South
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 85 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hofstra University, Molloy University, A. T. Stewart Era Buildings and East Williston Village Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Garden City South
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garden City South
Garden City South is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 4,119 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Garden City South, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Hofstra University
School · 3.1 mi
University in Nassau County, New York
Molloy University
School · 2.5 mi
Private Catholic university in Long Island, New York
Bow Tie Cinema
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
989 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
Museums and landmarks16
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
East Williston Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Franklin National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Former bank in the United States
House at 73 Grove Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Old Nassau County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States
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 · 3.0 mi
Historic church and cemetery
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Government building in Mineola, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Government building in Hempstead, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Government building in Garden City, New York
Bellerose Village Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Franklin Square National Bank
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
925 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
Rath Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Playground Area, Basketball Court, Baseball fields, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, and Bocce Ball. Built in 1959 over an old farm.
Averill Boulevard Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Hempstead Parks & Recreation - Averill Boulevard Park and Swimming Pool Complex
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes85
La Bottega Original
Restaurant · Italian
147 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead
Mo-Th 10:00-20:30; Fr 10:00-21:30; Su off
Sabor A Colombia Restaurant
Restaurant · Spanish · 0.5 mi
700 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Tony's Tacos Garden City
Restaurant · Tacos · 1.5 mi
118 7th Street, Garden City
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 10:00-21:30
Anatolia’s Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.1 mi
Hempstead Avenue
Burger Bite
Restaurant · Burger · 0.4 mi
616 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
El Sabor de Chef 2
Restaurant · Guatemalan · 1.4 mi
46 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead
73 more on the map.
History
Garden City South's name reflects upon its geographic location south of the Village of Garden City.
From the History section of Garden City South, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship36
St. George's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.4 mi
110 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau
Church · Unitarian · 0.9 mi
223 Stewart Avenue, Garden City
Chamsarant Korean Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
94 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead
Saint Andrews Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
54 Nassau Boulevard South, West Hempstead
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Healthcare10
West Hempstead Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
490 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead
Family Medical
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
130 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
Long Island Spine Specialist
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
565 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
Map of Garden City South
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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 (3 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, 8 miles away.
- West Hempstead 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Garden City 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Franklin Square 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Stewart Manor 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- New Hyde Park 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Hempstead 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Garden City Park 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Floral Park 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- South Floral Park 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Elmont 3 mi west, about 4 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
- Street in Garden City South, Long Island, New York September 18, 2021, AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mineola post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AT Stewart Era Buildings - Cathedral of the Incarnation - Garden City NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hempstead, New York Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 73 Grove Street; Lynbrook, NY-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buildings the East Williston Village Historic District, East Williston, NY August 14, 2025, Infrastorian, CC0
- St- Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery 2012-09-27 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Nassau County Court House, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pagan-Fletcher House; Full View, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPO Garden City NY - Front Doors, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bellerose Village Municipal Complex 2012-09-27 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rainbow Monument Park, Garden City, NY May 1, 2026 H, Infrastorian, CC0
- 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
- Hofstra University, Student Center, Paul Berendsen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inside Blodgett Hall, Adelphi University, Caballero1967, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Microprinting on the edge of the purple 5 in the United States 5 dollar bill, TheTypoIsIntentoinal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Bridge NY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1985 Mitsubishi Galant base 2.4 (E17A) rear, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1985 Mitsubishi Galant base 2.4 (E17A) front, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013 Nissan Sentra SR front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013 Nissan Sentra SR rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE 4WD in Wind Chill Pearl, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE 4WD in Wind Chill Pearl, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LIRR Nassau Blvd Station House Exterior, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nassau Blvd LIRR jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- LIRRNassauBlvdInsidePassagewayFeb2017, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited in Quartz White, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited in Quartz White, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LIRR Nassau Station House Floor Tile Mosaic, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIRR Nassau Blvd Station House Interior, Feb 2017, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adelphi University Quad, Shaunpassaic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklin National Bank; Franklin Square-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1991 Dodge Stealth RT front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2002 Lincoln Continental in Ivory Parchment, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Levermore Hall, Shaunpassaic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Kullen Franklin Square NY, Bonnachoven, CC0
- St. Paul's - panoramio - racatalano, racatalano, CC BY 3.0
- 1983 Hurst-Olds 15th Anniversary, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Pauls School entrance, Em8310, CC BY-SA 3.0
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