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Live the Life You Have Imagined User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Three years after we married, my husband and I moved to Glen Cove, Long Island. We settled into this North Shore community, raised three children and twenty years later we are still taking pleasure in all that this incredible city has to offer. Living in Glen Cove means relaxing ...Read More summer months enjoying activities by the calm waters of Long Island Sound, participating in local festivals and holiday celebrations, shopping in a dynamic downtown and experiencing distinctive cuisine in local restaurants.
Many beautiful parks and beaches throughout the area provide numerous fun and sport events for children and adults including soccer, tennis, baseball, swimming, golf and sailboat racing. Beautiful family friendly Morgan Memorial Park is one of the best areas in Glen Cove. The harbor and Long Island Sound provide an amazing setting for the annual Music Festival presenting concerts throughout the summer.
Only an hour train ride away is New York City with theatres, museums, more shopping and restaurants. Glen Cove is a city that combines the best of both worlds. Is there a downside? It does get chilly in the winter. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Glen Cove? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Welwyn Preserve County Park
      Matinecock Rod & Gun Club
      Joe Stanco Park Playground
      Stanco Park
      Morgan Memorial Park
      Morgan Memorial Park
      Pryibil Beach Playground
      Pratt Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Holocaust Memorial Center
      AMC Glen Cove 6
      Garvies Point Museum
      First City Project
      North Shore Historical Museum
      Day Care Center Glen Cove
      Creative Art Studio
      Jackson House

      Food & Drink

      The View Grill
      Long Island Bagel Cafe
      Meritage Wine Bar
      The Barn
      Taco Bell
      Wings Plus
      Subway
      Panera Bread

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Glen Cove? Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Glen Cove.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Glen Cove a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Glen Cove Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Glen Cove Chemists
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chiropractic Physical Therapy
      Avalon Dermatology