Massapequa Park New York Map

About Massapequa Park, New York

Massapequa Park is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 16,963. The population density is 2991.9 people per km². Massapequa Park is located at 40.6804°N, 73.4551°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11762.

Massapequa Park unfolds as a landscape of gentle undulations, where tidy residential streets meet the quiet embrace of the Great South Bay. It lies 4.3 miles west of Lindenhurst, NY (from Lindenhurst, NY: bearing 264°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-south-east of Hempstead. The air here, especially in the morning, carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby water, a constant whisper of the coastal environment. Mature trees, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, cast dappled shadows across well-maintained lawns, lending a verdant character to the suburban tapestry. The terrain, largely flat and well-drained, encourages a sense of openness, a place where one can feel the subtle ebb and flow of the tides even from inland. The quality of light at dusk, a soft, diffused glow that softens the edges of houses and trees, imbues Massapequa Park with a peaceful, almost nostalgic atmosphere. The history of Massapequa Park is intertwined with the development of Long Island's South Shore, a region that transitioned from farmland to a burgeoning suburban haven. The local economy, once more agrarian, now thrives on a blend of retail, services, and the daily commutes of its residents to larger employment centers. The presence of the Great South Bay has always been a defining feature, shaping not just the landscape but also the leisure activities and the very character of Massapequa Park, with its marinas and waterfront parks offering a constant connection to the water. This connection is palpable as one observes the boats bobbing gently at their moorings, a quiet testament to a way of life that values both community and the natural world.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Massapequa 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 Massapequa Park and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Massapequa Park includes the ZIP code (11762), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Massapequa 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 Massapequa Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.