South Floral Park, New York
South Floral Park is a village of 1,706 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit South Floral Park
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 80 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Adelphi University, Bow Tie Cinema, St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery and A. T. Stewart Era Buildings.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in South Floral Park
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About South Floral Park
South Floral Park (formerly known as Jamaica Square) is a village within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 1,741 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article South Floral Park, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Adelphi University
School · 2.6 mi
University in Garden City, New York
Bow Tie Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
989 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
Museums and landmarks20
St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic church and cemetery
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 · 2.6 mi
House in New York, United States of America
Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Franklin National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Former bank in the United States
Pagan-Fletcher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Bellerose Village Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Franklin Square National Bank
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
925 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
Bellarose Village Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
The Floral Park Historical Society Museum & Archives
Museum · 0.8 mi
103 Tyson Avenue, Village of Floral Park
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Averill Boulevard Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Hempstead Parks & Recreation - Averill Boulevard Park and Swimming Pool Complex
Colonial Gardens Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Small Park with Path Across from Newly Constructed Homes.
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes80
King Umberto
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.7 mi
1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:30
Villa D'Este
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
186 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park
Alpine Restaurant
Restaurant · Greek · 1.3 mi
11 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square
68 more on the map.
History
The Village of South Floral Park was incorporated in November 1925 as the Village of Jamaica Square. This name had been used since the area was first developed circa 1905; the name was originally chosen so as to reflect the fact that it was down the road from Jamaica, Queens and next to Franklin Square. However its name was changed to South Floral Park in 1931 due to confusion with said neighborhood in Queens; the new name was chosen based on the fact that the village is located immediately south of and adjacent to Floral Park.
Residents decided to incorporate their community because they felt that the Town of Hempstead was unable to adequately fulfill the needs of their community, and believed that a more localized government would be able to govern it better.
In 1953, South Floral Park Village Hall was constructed. The building was expanded in 1984 to rehouse the village's fire department in a more modern and efficient facility, which was dedicated on October 19, 1986.
South Floral Park was one of the earliest racially integrated villages on Long Island.
From the History section of South Floral Park, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship41
Presbyterian Church In Elmont
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
525 Elmont Road, Elmont
Citizen Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
70 Floral Parkway, Floral Park
First Presbyterian Church of New Hyde Park
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
12 South 9th Street, New Hyde Park
Saint Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
350 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Business Technology Early College High School
School · 2.5 mi
230-17 Hillside Ave, Queens Village
Healthcare9
Elmont Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
161 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Map of South Floral Park
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 (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.
- Floral Park 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Elmont 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Stewart Manor 1 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Bellerose 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Bellerose Terrace 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Franklin Square 2 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- New Hyde Park 2 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- North Valley Stream 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Garden City South 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- North New Hyde Park 2 mi north, 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
- St- Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery 2012-09-27 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- QFM farmhouse jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- 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
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Douglaston Park Golf Course, Gdimitrov~enwiki, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
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