Great Neck Gardens New York Map

About Great Neck Gardens, New York

Great Neck Gardens is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,492. The population density is 2051.0 people per km². Great Neck Gardens is located at 40.7972°N, 73.7239°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11021.

Great Neck Gardens unfolds as a verdant pocket of Nassau County, its character shaped by the gentle swell of the land and the distant murmur of the sound. It lies 3.4 miles north-east of Bayside, NY (from Bayside, NY: bearing 54°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-east of Queens. The terrain here offers a subtle tapestry of rolling lawns, mature trees that cast dappled shadows in the afternoon sun, and well-maintained residential streets that invite leisurely strolls. The air, especially in the late spring and early summer, carries the faint, sweet perfume of blossoming hydrangeas and the salty tang of the nearby Long Island Sound, a constant, almost imperceptible reminder of its coastal proximity. The houses themselves, ranging from stately colonial revivals to more contemporary designs, seem to converse with the landscape, their manicured gardens and mature oak trees creating a sense of established elegance. The history of Great Neck Gardens is interwoven with the broader narrative of Long Island's development, evolving from its agricultural roots into the suburban haven it is today. The area's proximity to New York City has long been a defining economic factor, drawing residents seeking both a peaceful retreat and convenient access to urban opportunities. While not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy thrives on service-based businesses and the steady flow of commuters who contribute to the area's prosperity. The Great Neck peninsula itself has a distinguished past, attracting notable figures and fostering a cultured, educated populace, a legacy that still subtly informs the character of Great Neck Gardens, where a quiet intellectual curiosity often seems to permeate the atmosphere.

About This Great Neck Gardens Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Great Neck Gardens, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.797222, -73.723889. 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 Great Neck Gardens and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Great Neck Gardens includes the ZIP code (11023), telephone area code (718, 347, 929), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Great Neck Union Free 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 Great Neck Gardens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.