Glen Oaks Queens

Glen Oaks is situated between the Grand Central Parkway and Nassau County to the north, Union Turnpike to the south, the Queens/Nassau border (Lakeville Road) to the east, and the Cross Island Parkway to the west. Although not directly on the border, many homeowners in Floral Park use Glen Oaks as their mailing address. The Queens/Nassau border divides New York City from the Village of Lake Success to the north and the Unincorporated Town of North New Hyde Park to the east. This border is commonly referred to as “the city line” and is indicated as such on New York City buses. Union Turnpike serves as the primary commercial road in the area.

Glen Oaks features a line of hills along its northern edge, which are remnants of the terminal moraine from the last glacial period. These hills include the highest point in Queens, reaching 258.2 feet (78.7 m) above sea level. The southern part of Glen Oaks is characterized by a glacial outwash plain.

The postal ZIP Code zones for Glen Oaks do not strictly adhere to political boundaries and even extend across the city line. The easternmost part of the neighborhood falls within the 11040 ZIP code, addressed as New Hyde Park. The North Shore Towers complex, located in the northernmost part of the neighborhood, is in the 11005 ZIP code and addressed as Floral Park. The portion of Glen Oaks west of Little Neck Parkway, excluding the Queens County Farm Museum, is in the 11426 ZIP code and addressed as Bellerose. The central part of the neighborhood falls within the 11004 ZIP code, which may be addressed as either Glen Oaks or Floral Park. However, due to the ZIP codes crossing the city line, they cannot be solely relied upon to determine sales tax rates, leading to challenges for area residents.