Massapequa Park, New York
Village · Population 16,922 · #52 in New York
About Massapequa Park
Set in the southeastern part of New York, Massapequa Park is a close-knit town, home to 16,922 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Massapequa Park holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.19 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,727 residents per square mile.
📰 Massapequa Park News Today
- Alice Misiti Obituary | Massapequa Funeral Home | Massapequa Park, NY Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Massapequa Park Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Nassau County Village Ranked Best Place To Live In New York For 2026-27, New Report Finds Patch · Jun 3
- Long Island claims three of New York’s top 7 places to live in new U.S. News rankings Greater Long Island · May 29
- Maria Di Marino Obituary - Massapequa, NY Dignity Memorial · Jun 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Massapequa Park Unique
- The only place in America named Massapequa Park — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,922.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Massapequa Park
- Friendly's — american
- Grand Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Massapequa Park
- Massapequa Preserve reviews ★
- Brady Park reviews ★
- James Altadonna Jr village Square reviews ★
- Westwood Park M-17 reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Massapequa Park
- BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- EAST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MCKENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)16,922
Rank in state#52 of 595
Land area2.19 sq mi
Density7,727/sq mi
Coordinates40.6809, -73.4497