Russell Gardens, New York
Russell Gardens is a village of 1,078 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Russell Gardens
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 74 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 9-11 Memorial Bridge, Great Neck Cinemas at the Squire, Grace and Thomaston Buildings and Valley Road Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Russell Gardens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Russell Gardens
Russell Gardens is a village on the Great Neck Peninsula in the Town of North Hempstead, in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 978 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Russell Gardens, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
9-11 Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Kings Point Light
Lighthouse · 2.9 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Webster Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Bridge in Villages of Plandome Heights and Flower Hill, NY
Museums and landmarks23
Grace and Thomaston Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historical building
Valley Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in North Hempstead, New York, United States
Allen-Beville House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Queens, New York City
Almeron and Olive Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic home in Plandome, New York
Cornelius Van Wyck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in Queens (New York)
Cornell Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
House in New York, United States of America
Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Douglaston Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Queens, New York
Douglaston Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Fort Totten Officers' Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic clubhouse in Queens, New York
Horatio Gates Onderdonk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Manhasset Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic building in Manhasset, New York, United States
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Manhasset Valley Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Park in the United States of America
Christopher Morley Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Large, county-owned park in Nassau County, New York
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Copley Pond Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 3.4 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Flower Hill Village Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Flower Hill, New York, United States of America
Merriman Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
Plandome Pond Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Plandome Heights, New York, United States
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes74
ViVi Bubble Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Tea, Coffee, Dessert · 0.4 mi
6 South Station Plaza, Great Neck
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Kai Burgers & Dumplings
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
7 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Tu-Su 11:00-20:30
Mr.Poke
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanese · 0.4 mi
27 Great Neck Road, Great Neck
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
62 more on the map.
History
Russell Gardens was originally developed by Francis H. Knighton, who had previously played a small role in the Rickert–Finlay Realty Company, which developed the nearby community of Kensington. The land was largely pastoral, and games of polo were often played in the open fields.
The majority of the 135-acre (55 ha) area now encompassing the village was originally part of the estate of Captain Frederick Russell. The estate had previously been owned by the Schenck family and subsequently by the Haviland family. Other areas were purchased from Arthur Cushman, as well as from others. After purchasing the land, Knighton quickly started to develop it, and chose to name his development after Captain Russel by naming it Russell Gardens; the name would become Russell Gardens, Incorporated when Knighton opted to incorporate the syndicate which had been assisting him in the financing of his endeavors.
The group would continue developing the community, laying out streets, utilities, and parkland. They opted to place all of the community's wiring underground and had landscaper J.J. Levinson landscape for the community.
From the History section of Russell Gardens, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship25
Bet Eliyahu Congregation of Great Neck
Place of worship · Orthodox · 1.1 mi
209 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Congregation Bait El Yahu
Place of worship · Orthodox · 1.1 mi
209 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Saint Anastasia Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.3 mi
45-05 245th Street
Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
Church · Armenian Apostolic · 1.5 mi
38-65 234th Street
Temple Israel of Great Neck
Place of worship · Conservative · 1.3 mi
108 Old Mill Road, Great Neck
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.9 mi
254-10 Bates Road
Shopping13
Costello's Ace Hardware of Great Neck
Hardware store · 1.4 mi
518 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Queens Public Library at Douglaston/Little Neck
Library · 1.1 mi
249-01 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck
Healthcare10
Allergy & Asthma Center of Long Island
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
891 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
111 East Shore Road, Manhasset
Map of Russell Gardens
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 (7 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
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Kensington 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Great Neck Gardens 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Great Neck 2 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Plandome Heights 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Plandome 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- North New Hyde Park 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Roslyn Estates 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Port Washington 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- New Hyde Park 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Floral Park 4 mi south, about 7 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
- Russell Gardens Village Hall, Russell Gardens, New York, LINYperson615, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace and Thomaston Buildings, Aug 15 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Allen-Beville House, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cornell-Van Nostrand House, Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- Cornelius Van Wyck House, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Almeron & Olive Smith House jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- QFM farmhouse jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- North Hempstead Town Hall, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Sands–Willets House, Flower Hill, NY May 6, 2023 B, AITFFan1, CC0
- Zion Episcopal Church Douglaston 06, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Great Neck NY Post Office-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saddle Rock Grist Mill, Deirdrelmt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Douglaston Club, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ft Totten Officer Club jeh, MyName ( Jim.henderson ( talk )), Public domain
- Manhasset Quaker Meeting 1421 No Blvd sunny jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Zion Episcopal Church, Douglaston, New York, December 8, 2023, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Footbridge at Manhasset Valley Park, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Crocheron7, Meelar, CC BY 4.0
- NICE Northern Bl 09, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toyota Matrix S rear AUM4646 (cropped), Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Neck grade crossing plaque jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Great Neck Station North Station Plaza, Edward Huang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Neck Station - West of Pedestrian Bridge, DanTD, Public domain
- Conductor's Watch & Key Chain, Edward Huang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace and Thomaston, across the corner-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barstow Road VZ jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Beth Hakeneset Ahavat Shalom Great Neck jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Long Island Hebrew Academy Great Neck jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- NICE Northern Bl 07, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NICE Northern Bl 05, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NICE Northern Bl 03, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NICE Northern Bl 04, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NICE Northern Bl 08, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great-Neck-Post-Office, Shmuel Aber, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great-Neck-Post-Office-Long-Shot, Shmuel Aber, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Neck Car Incident (8937110120), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Great Neck Car Incident (8937109992), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Northern Bl Lakeville Rd 13, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northern Bl Lakeville Rd 14, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northern Bl Lakeville Rd 11, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
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