Why visit Wantagh
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bellmore Movies, Seaford Cinemas, Wantagh Railroad Complex and Samuel and Elbert Jackson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Wantagh
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wantagh
Wantagh is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York, United States. The population was 18,613 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wantagh, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks15
Wantagh Railroad Complex
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Railway station in Wantagh, the United States of America
sunrise-sunset
Samuel and Elbert Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Wantagh, New York, NRHP-listed
1542 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Jerusalem District No. 5 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in New York, United States
Wantagh Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
1700 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Apr 15-Nov 15 Su 12:00-14:00
John Jackson II House
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
1419 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Matt the Cyclist
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
In memory of the late Matt Scarpati.
T. Jones' Cabin
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Only mention is on trail map.
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Cedar Creek Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Park in Seaford, Nassau County, New York, United States
Wantagh Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Public park in Nassau County, New York, US
Forest City Community Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in the Forest City section of North Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, United States
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Norman Levy Park and Preserve
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Senator Speno Memorial Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park and memorial in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, United States
Twin Lakes Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Former area of Wantagh State Park minus Mill Pond Park. Official name of the entire area is unknown.
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Lunchbox Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
308 Bedford Ave;Bedford Avenue North;Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · Mexican, American, Italian · 0.9 mi
2693 Merrick Road, Bellmore
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
4301 Merrick Road, Massapequa
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 05:30-19:30
Bluebird Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
2405 Merrick Road, Bellmore
Tu-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Matteo's
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
416 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-21:00
36 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship26
Grace Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Bellmore Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
2740 Martin Avenue, Bellmore
Bellmore United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
2640 Royle Street, Bellmore
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare5
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
229 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Map of Wantagh
213 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 69°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wantagh Cedar Creek (1 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
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Seaford 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Bellmore 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- North Wantagh 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Massapequa 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- North Bellmore 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Merrick 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- North Merrick 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- North Massapequa 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Massapequa Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Levittown 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
- Downtown Wantagh, R. Sullivan Sullynyflhi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26370500894), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26371580253), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26881523062), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26371580723), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26975745635), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Wantagh Station Groundbreaking (26370501314), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Old Wantagh Station, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel and Elbert Jackson House - Wantagh NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Grace Church, OrionBlue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jerusalem District Number 5 Schoolhouse; Levittown, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Joachim's Church, Manhattan, New York, Regimus LaFort is listed as the Censor Librorum, and Cardinal John Farley is listed as the Imprimatur., Public domain
- Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve from Merrick Bay, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1999 US BUS Metrovan, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2001 US BUS Safetran, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WASHINGTON TOUR april 1790, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WASHINGTON TOUR 1790 20211012, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019 Acura TLX 2.4 A-Spec, White Diamond, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016 Acura RDX, Slate Silver Met., front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019 Acura TLX 3.5 SH-AWD in Crystal Black, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari in maroon, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari in maroon, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1968 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4-door sedan in black, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom hardtop coupe in Green Mist, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1984 Buick Riviera coupe in two-tone blue, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1984 Buick Riviera coupe in two-tone blue, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1969 Buick Riviera in blue, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1964 Buick Electra 225 four-door six-window sedan, rear right side, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT in silver, dashboard, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom hardtop coupe in Green Mist, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1984 Buick Riviera coupe in two-tone blue, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1968 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4-door sedan in black, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1984 Buick Riviera coupe in two-tone blue, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT in silver, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT in silver, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1938 Buick Special Model 38-41 four-door Touring Sedan, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT in silver, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1957 Buick Special four-door sedan, rear right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1940 Buick Dynaflash 8 in a Super Series 51, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1941 Buick Special Eight Model 49 Estate Wagon, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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