Where is Garden City, New York, USA?

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Where is Garden City Located? - Garden City is a city located in the Ada County of New York, United States. Garden City lies between 33.207471 Degrees North latitudes and 92.6655716 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Garden City, New York

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Where is Garden City Located?

Garden City is a city located in the Ada County of New York, United States. Garden City lies between 33.207471 Degrees North latitudes and 92.6655716 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Garden City city is 23272 people and the city has a total area of 5.33 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Garden City, New York Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
VillageGarden City
CountyNassau County
StateNew York
State CapitalAlbany
US RegionNortheast
Latitude40.7268°N
Longitude73.6343°W
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Land Area5.31 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area5.32 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)22,371
Population Density4,213 per sq mi
ZIP Codes11530, 11531, 11599
Area Code516
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code36-28148
Congressional DistrictNew York's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Garden City, New York

  • Hempstead, New York - South - 2 mi
  • Mineola, New York - North - 2 mi
  • East Meadow, New York - East - 4 mi
  • Westbury, New York - Northeast - 4 mi
  • Uniondale, New York - Southeast - 3 mi
  • Carle Place, New York - North - 3 mi
  • New Hyde Park, New York - Northwest - 6 mi
  • Floral Park, New York - West - 5 mi
  • Rockville Centre, New York - South - 7 mi
  • Queens, New York - West - 12 mi

Driving Distances from Garden City, New York

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MineolaNew York25 minutes
HempsteadNew York26 minutes
UniondaleNew York38 minutes
Carle PlaceNew York38 minutes
East MeadowNew York410 minutes
WestburyNew York410 minutes
Floral ParkNew York512 minutes
New Hyde ParkNew York615 minutes
Rockville CentreNew York718 minutes
QueensNew York1225 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Garden City, New York

ModeDetails
Airport NameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (nearest major airport)
IATA CodeJFK
PortPort of New York and New Jersey (regional)
Major HighwaysMeadowbrook State Parkway, Northern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway (I-495), Hempstead Turnpike (NY 24)
Train/Amtrak ServiceLong Island Rail Road (Garden City Station); nearest Amtrak station is New York Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNICE Bus and Long Island Rail Road
  • Garden City is served by the Long Island Rail Road, providing direct commuter service to Manhattan via Penn Station and Grand Central Madison.
  • Major parkways and Interstate 495 offer convenient highway access throughout Long Island and New York City.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport are both within convenient driving distance.
  • NICE Bus routes connect Garden City with nearby Nassau County communities, shopping centers, colleges, and transit hubs.

What are top Places to Visit in Garden City, New York

Landmark NameType
Cradle of Aviation MuseumAviation Museum
Nassau County Museum of ArtArt Museum
Roosevelt FieldShopping Mall
Cathedral of the IncarnationHistoric Cathedral
Long Island Children's MuseumChildren's Museum
Old Westbury GardensHistoric Estate & Gardens
Eisenhower ParkRegional Park
Mitchel Athletic ComplexSports Complex
Nassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumArena
Hofstra University ArboretumArboretum

Colleges and Universities in Garden City, New York

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Adelphi UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, nursing, psychology, and social work
Hofstra UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, business, journalism, medicine, and research
Nassau Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Molloy UniversityPrivateUniversityNursing, education, business, and health sciences
Garden City Union Free School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Garden City and surrounding communities

Waterbodies in Garden City, New York

Meadow Brook, Mill River, Hempstead Lake, East Meadow Brook, Motts Creek, Hempstead Harbor, Reynolds Channel, Long Island Sound

Golf Courses in Garden City, New York

Garden City Golf Club, Cherry Valley Club, Eisenhower Park Golf Courses, Hempstead Golf & Country Club, North Hills Country Club, Wheatley Hills Golf Club

Garden City, New York — Key Historical Facts

  • Garden City was founded in 1869 by entrepreneur Alexander Turney Stewart as a planned residential community on Long Island.
  • The village became one of the earliest planned suburban developments in the United States, featuring wide streets, landscaped neighborhoods, and carefully designed public spaces.
  • Mitchel Field, located nearby, played a significant role in early aviation history and military operations during both World Wars.
  • Garden City's development accelerated with the expansion of the Long Island Rail Road, making it a desirable commuter community for New York City.
  • Today, Garden City is recognized for its historic architecture, excellent schools, major shopping destinations, prestigious universities, and convenient access to Manhattan and the rest of Long Island.

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