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Massapequa Park, NY

Massapequa Park is an incorporated village located within the southern portion of the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York. The population was 17,008 at the 2010 census.

The areas south and east of the village borders are considered the hamlet of Massapequa because they are under the jurisdiction of the Town of Oyster Bay rather than the village.

The village located on the South Shore of Long Island shares the early Native American history of Massapequa. Then in the 19th century, families of German descent relocated from Brooklyn to what is now Massapequa Park, and the community that was formed was known as Wurtenberg or Stadtwurtemburg. The main attraction and center of activity was the Woodcastle Hotel, a rooming house built in 1868 on Front Street next to the fire department as a summer resort. It was destroyed by fire in 1952 and replaced by houses. In 1928, The New York Times ran ads for Massapequa Park, a development built by a real estate firm owned by Michael J. Brady, Frank Cryan, and Peter Colleran. The three Irish-Americans described their project as having a bit of Old Erin; the area between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road still has mostly Irish street names.

In 1931, Massapequa Park was incorporated as a village to ensure control of land use and other issues. Several dozen kit houses from Sears Roebuck were built in two different areas of the village. These include some of the largest model kit houses offered by Sears. The village once had its airport, the Fitzmaurice Flying Field, named in 1929 for James Fitzmaurice, one of a crew of three to be the first to fly a plane from east to west across the Atlantic (Baldonnel, Ireland to Greenly Island in Labrador, Canada). An estimated 100,000 people came to the dedication of the field on Spruce Street. The field was used by private planes. The field was eventually closed and became the home for the athletic fields of the 4M Club, a popular youth athletic program founded by Larry Neusse, and supported by a wide range of residents. Today the site is home to McKenna Elementary School (which used to be a junior high school) and the Nassau County Police Academy (which used to be Hawthorn Elementary School).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), all land, of which 2.19 square miles (5.7 km²) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) is water.

Massapequa Park is bordered by Massapequa to the west, East Massapequa to the east, North Massapequa to the northwest, and South Farmingdale to the north. To its south, the village is bordered by South Oyster Bay–a large bay separating Long Island from Jones Beach Island.

Health and wellness are central to Massapequa Park's identity, reflected in the village's commitment to accessible healthcare services. The cornerstone of healthcare is Urgent Care-Northwell Health, ensuring quality medical care within the community. Residents also enjoy green spaces like John J. Burns Park and Brady Park, offering outdoor activities, sports, and community events. To its south, the village is bordered by South Oyster Bay–a large bay separating Long Island from Jones Beach Island. Elements Massage provides therapeutic massages aimed at relaxation, stress relief, and pain management. LA Fitness offers a comprehensive fitness experience with a variety of exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training sessions. Just Breathe Yoga specializes in hot yoga classes that enhance flexibility, strength, and mental clarity. Massapequa Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness through chiropractic adjustments and treatments. Planet Fitness promotes a supportive environment with a range of cardio machines, strength equipment, and fitness training programs. The Park at Massapequa features outdoor recreational activities, sports facilities, and community fitness events. Blink Fitness provides state-of-the-art equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training services in a motivating atmosphere.

Top sites in Massapequa Park, NY are 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Central Park, and Adventureland Amusement Park.

Population: 16,922 (2024). ZIP code: 11762. Area codes: 516, 363. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Area: 2.25 sq mi (5.82 km²).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Massapequa Park, NY?

Massapequa Park has an overall crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Massapequa Park is 1 in 110. How does Massapequa Park fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? Massapequa Park's crime rate is lower than approximately 43% of New York communities.

What is the diversity of Massapequa Park, NY?

In 2022, there were 36.2 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (15.1k people) in Massapequa Park, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 417 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 399 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Massapequa Park, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), White (Hispanic) (2.34%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.84%).

What is the crime rate in Massapequa Park, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Massapequa Park households was $161,193. Massapequa Park households made slightly more than Malverne households ($158,333) and Shoreham households ($156,875). However, 2.7% of Massapequa Park families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Massapequa Park

NYS Parks

The Massapequas

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

NY Demographics

NICHE - Massapequa Park Schools

Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Central Park

Adventureland Amusement Park

LA Fitness

Just Breathe Yoga

Massapequa Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

The Park at Massapequa 

Blink Fitness

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