University Gardens, New York

University Gardens, New York
The Wensley Drive entrance to the University Gardens subdivision for which the CDP is named, as seen on May 21, 2021.
The Wensley Drive entrance to the University Gardens subdivision for which the CDP is named, as seen on May 21, 2021.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
University Gardens, New York is located in Long Island
University Gardens, New York
University Gardens, New York
Location on Long Island
University Gardens, New York is located in New York
University Gardens, New York
University Gardens, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°46′27″N 73°43′36″W / 40.77417°N 73.72667°W / 40.77417; -73.72667
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
TownNorth Hempstead
Named forThe former University Golf Club and the adjacent village, Russell Gardens
Area
 • Total0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2)
 • Land0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
148 ft (45 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,358
 • Density8,207.16/sq mi (3,168.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
11020, 11021
Area code(s)516, 363
FIPS code36-76287
GNIS feature ID0968249

University Gardens (also known as Lakeville and Little Neck, Nassau County) is a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is located within the Town of North Hempstead and is part of the Greater Great Neck area. The population was 4,358 at the time of the 2020 census.

The University Gardens CDP includes the University Gardens subdivision and the other unincorporated areas between it and the Nassau / Queens line, such as Great Neck Terrace.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.