Island Park, New York
Island Park is a village of 4,976 people in Nassau County, New York, founded in 1926.
Why visit Island Park
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 55 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wreck Lead Bridge, Barkin House, Cobble Villa and Baldwin Harbor Town Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Island Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Island Park
Island Park is a village located within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is a neighbor to Long Beach to the south, and Oceanside to the north. The population was 4,928 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Island Park, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks13
Barkin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Long Beach, New York
84 East Olive Street, Long Beach
Cobble Villa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic home located at Long Beach in Nassau County, New York
657 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach
Granada Towers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic building in Long Beach, New York, United States
310 Riverside Boulevard, Long Beach
Pauline Felix House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
151 West Penn Street, Long Beach
Samuel Vaisberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
257 West Olive Street, Long Beach
Denton Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic home located at East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York
Haviland-Davison Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Mill in New York, United States of America
House at 226 West Penn Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 474 Ocean Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Government building in Long Beach, New York
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Baldwin Harbor Town Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in the United States of America
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Ocean Beach Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park and beach in Long Beach, New York, United States
Restaurants and cafes55
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 0.8 mi
3939 Long Beach Road, Island Park
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Mexican, Italian, Asian · 1.3 mi
100 West Park Avenue, Long Beach
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Shogun Hibachi Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
4556 Austin Boulevard, Island Park
Mo,We-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:30-22:00
Cha Ba Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.3 mi
12 West Park Avenue, Long Beach
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 12:30-22:00
Jordan's Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.6 mi
1 Pettit Place, Island Park
Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su-Th 10:00-19:00
Billy's Beach Cafe
Bar and pub · Burger, American, Fish And Chips · 1.4 mi
222 West Park Avenue, Long Beach
43 more on the map.
History
Island Park was developed by the Island Park-Long Beach Company as a resort community in the 1920s, after previous development plans for the area were cancelled due to the outbreak of World War I and the subsequent wartime efforts.
Island Park incorporated itself as a village in 1926. Its first mayor was Charles N. Talbot, who served in that capacity for 12 years.
In the 1950s, there was a proposal in which Island Park would have annexed the adjacent hamlet of Harbor Isle, located to its immediate west. The proposal was ultimately defeated, and to this day, Harbor Isle remains an unincorporated hamlet governed by the Town of Hempstead.
The Village of Island Park celebrated its centennial in 2026.
From the History section of Island Park, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship15
Cruzada EvangelicaMisionera Church
Church · Evangelical · 1.2 mi
265 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach
Young Israel of Long Beach
Place of worship · 1.4 mi
120 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Academy of Medical Technology - A College Board School
School · 5.7 mi
8-21 Bay 25Th St, Far Rockaway
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
School · 5.7 mi
710 Hartman Lane, Far Rockaway
Healthcare4
Mount Sinai South Nassau - Off-Campus Emergency Department at Long Beach
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
325 East Bay Drive, Long Beach
Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion (Mount Sinai Doctors - Long Beach)
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
440 East Bay Drive, Long Beach
Map of Island Park
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oceanside (2 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.
- Harbor Isle 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- Barnum Island 1 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Long Beach 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Oceanside 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Bay Park 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- East Rockaway 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Hewlett Harbor 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Hewlett 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- East Atlantic Beach 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Lynbrook 4 mi north, about 6 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
- Island Park LIRR sta jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Island Park, SW Long Island (3379518645), WorldIslandInfo.com, CC BY 2.0
- Samuel Vaisberg House; Long Beach, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pauline Felix House; Long Beach, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Barkin House; Long Beach, NY-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cobble Villa; Long Beach, New York-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynbrook-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 226 West Penn Street, Long Beach, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 474 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haviland-Davison Grist Mill-5, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton Homestead, East Rockaway-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long Beach, NY boardwalk at sunset, kolikzuz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SHRCC, Usa1926, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- 2012-10-30 09-50-46 990 (8142757780), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Long Beach Raised Infrastructure (33899432400), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Barnum Island, NY 11558, USA - panoramio, Андрей Бобровский, CC BY 3.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- 2012-10-309509-22-3895991 (8140464961), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Long Beach road bridge jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Long Beach LIRR bascule jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- E. F. Barrett Power Station 2021d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E. F. Barrett Power Station 2021b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E. F. Barrett Power Station 2021c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E. F. Barrett Power Station 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Long Beach, Long Island, New York - Large Letter Postcard (4717396740), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4816 (8188030629), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4814 (8189111326), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4797 (8189111370), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4795 (8188030795), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- December 6, 2012 Bird’s-eye View of EPA Boat Ops (8392483388), USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency, Public domain
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4792 (8188030867), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Boho-Chic handbag, Whoisjohngalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oceanside Dump jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Clouds above ocean drone view (Unsplash), Ben Duchac benshares, CC0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4681 (8188031351), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4691 (8188031257), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4687 (8188031301), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4694 (8189111834), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4664 (8189112050), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4704 (8189111774), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)- IMG 4698 (8188031179), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
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