Russell Gardens New York Map

About Russell Gardens, New York

Russell Gardens is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 978. The population density is 2170.2 people per km². Russell Gardens is located at 40.7812°N, 73.7246°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Russell Gardens is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 11021.

Russell Gardens maintains a quiet, deliberate composure across its residential expanse, where the architectural geometry of mid-century homes finds balance amidst the mature canopy of native trees. It lies 1.4 miles south of Great Neck, NY (from Great Neck, NY: bearing 171°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-northeast of Queens. Light here possesses a particular clarity, filtering through the dense foliage to illuminate the manicured lawns and private driveways that define the landscape’s orderly character. The topography remains largely level, providing a sturdy foundation for a neighborhood that feels sequestered from the frantic pace of the surrounding region, yet the atmosphere carries a subtle, saline salinity carried on the breeze from Little Neck Bay just a mile to the north. Residents find an immediate connection to the natural world within the borders of Creek Park, a verdant corridor that anchors the locality and offers a respite of quiet greenery.

Russell Gardens evolved from the broader patterns of suburban expansion that defined the mid-twentieth century, transforming from rural acreage into a cohesive residential enclave that values privacy and civic continuity. While the local economy is largely centered on the professional pursuits of its commuting population, the character of the place remains anchored in the stewardship of its properties and the preservation of its communal identity. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, the geographic influence of the coast is never far; the tides of Little Neck Bay dictate the rhythm of the seasons, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a reminder of the vast, varied interior lying far to the west. Life in Russell Gardens proceeds with a steady, predictable grace, shaped by the intersection of refined residential design and the enduring, natural presence of the nearby maritime environment.

About This Russell Gardens Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Russell Gardens, New York. Coordinates: 40.781212, -73.724576. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Russell Gardens includes the ZIP code (11021), telephone area code (718, 347, 929), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Great Neck Union Free School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.