Why visit Lakeview
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, Adelphi University, House at 73 Grove Street and Rockville Cemetery.
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 Lakeview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakeview
Lakeview 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 6,077 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lakeview, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Adelphi University
School · 2.9 mi
University in Garden City, New York
Nunley's
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Carousel and amusement park in New York
Museums and landmarks18
House at 73 Grove Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
73 Grove Street, Lynbrook
Rockville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Cemetery in Lynbrook, New York
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
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
Franklin National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former bank in the United States
Haviland-Davison Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Mill in New York, United States of America
House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 474 Ocean Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Pagan-Fletcher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Government building in Hempstead, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Government building in Rockville Centre, New York
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Government building in Garden City, New York
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes94
Mojo RVC
Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 1.5 mi
Located in Rockville Centre, NY, Mojo RVC is a vibrant Latin fusion restaurant that brings the bold flavors of Latin America to Long...
300 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre
Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00; Th 17:00-01:00; Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00;...
Curbside Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
1131 Long Beach Road, South Hempstead
12:00-21:00
Gino's Pizzaria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
619 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:30
Pappa Gallo
Restaurant · Peruvian · 1.4 mi
273 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
Tu, We 17:00-23:00; Th 17:00-01:00; Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa...
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Italian, Asian, Mexican · 1.5 mi
17 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Tazzetto Authentic Italian Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Italian, Cafe, Chocolate, Dessert, Gelato · 1.4 mi
263 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
08:00-21:00
George Martin the Original
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
65 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Tu-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa...
Kookabura
Cafe · 1.3 mi
69 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre
Mo,Tu 06:00-15:00; We-Fr 06:00-15:30; Sa 06:00-16:00; Su 07:00-15:00
82 more on the map.
History
Lakeview's name reflects upon its proximity to Hempstead Lake at Hempstead Lake State Park.
From the History section of Lakeview, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship35
St. George's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.7 mi
619 Pinebrook Avenue, West Hempstead
Saint Paul's African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
453 Pershing Boulevard, Rockville Centre
Church of the Holy Shephard
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
714 Donlon Place, West Hempstead
Saint Marks Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
200 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
School · 5.3 mi
207-01 116Th Ave, Cambria Heights
Collaborative Arts Middle School
School · 5.8 mi
145-00 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens
Community Voices Middle School
School · 5.8 mi
145-00 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens
Healthcare9
West Hempstead Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
490 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead
Northwell Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
243 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre
Passport Health Rockville Centre Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
77 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre
Map of Lakeview
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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 (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, 7 miles away.
- Rockville Centre 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- West Hempstead 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Lynbrook 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Franklin Square 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Hempstead 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Garden City South 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- East Rockaway 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Baldwin 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Valley Stream 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Oceanside 3 mi south, about 5 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
- LIRR Lakeview Station Platform facing south, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 73 Grove Street; Lynbrook, NY-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bristol & Mexico Monument in Lynbrook's Rockville Cemetery-- Jim Noone Piper, Lynhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynbrook-1, DanTD, 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
- Hempstead, New York Post Office, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USPO Rockville Centre, New York (Front View), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 474 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pagan-Fletcher House; Full View, 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
- USPO Garden City NY - Front Doors, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St agnus, Italianfreak00 at English Wikipedia, CC0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral Church of the Intercessor - Malverne, New York, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mommy& Me (3938571261), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Time has Come (3986478951), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stop ,and Smell the Flowers (3979742005), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- This CAN NOT be Happening ! (3896111957), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Diva's Aria (3952361195), Trish Hamme from Reno , Nevada, USA, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Hempstead Gardens Platform facing north, Moodygamer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 22, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 21, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mercy Hospital as seen from Southern State Parkway in 2014, Jonathan Schilling, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 12, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 13, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 11, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 16, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 10, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 14, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Agnes Cathedral - Rockville Centre 18, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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