Oakland Gardens, Queens
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Oakland Gardens is a neighborhood in the northern part of the New York City borough of Queens. The neighborhood is bounded to the north by 48th Avenue, to the east by Alley Pond Park, to the south by Union Turnpike, and to the west by Cunningham Park.[1] Bayside is to the north, and Bellerose and Queens Village are to the south.[2] The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 11.[3]
Fredrick Newbold Lawrence built a mansion in the area in 1847 called "The Oaks", and the neighborhood's name probably derives from that estate.[1].
[edit] Education
New York City Department of Education operates Oakland Gardens' public schools. Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, which is often regarded as one of the best public high schools in New York City, is located in Oakland Gardens.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Oakland Gardens, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Accessed September 23, 2007.
- ^ Map of Neighborhood Boundaries in Queens, Queens Borough President's Office. Accessed September 23, 2007.
- ^ Queens Community Boards, New York City. Accessed September 3, 2007.
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