Floral Park New York Map

About Floral Park, New York

Floral Park is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 16,169. The population density is 4354.3 people per km². Floral Park is located at 40.7237°N, 73.7049°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11001.

Floral Park unfolds as a verdant stretch of suburban tapestry, its streets lined with mature trees that cast a gentle, dappled shade on the well-kept lawns and modest homes. It lies 1.6 miles north-north-east of Elmont, NY (from Elmont, NY: bearing 15°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-south-east of Queens. The terrain here is a subtle swell, a quiet undulation of land that lends itself to the neat grid of its neighborhoods and the steady flow of its residential avenues. Even on a bright afternoon, there’s a particular softness to the light that filters through the leaves, a muted glow that seems to soften the edges of everyday life. The air, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and blooming flowers, a constant reminder of the name this place so proudly bears. Originally a testament to agricultural ambition, Floral Park’s history is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of Long Island, a place where farming once dominated the landscape. The transition to a residential haven began in earnest in the early 20th century, transforming open fields into the walkable, close-knit community that exists today. The local economy, once reliant on the bounty of the land, has since shifted, with residents now commuting to the broader economic centers of the region, yet a spirit of local enterprise still thrives in its small businesses and the vibrant community events that punctuate the calendar. This enduring character is perhaps most visible in the preservation of some of the older architectural styles, a quiet nod to the generations who built and shaped Floral Park into the welcoming place it is.

About This Floral Park Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Floral Park, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Floral Park and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Floral Park includes the ZIP code (11001), telephone area code (718, 347, 929), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Sewanhaka Central High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Floral Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.