Discover Hempstead
3 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
African American Museum of Nassau County
Small museum with curated galleries celebrating African American history and local figures (notably an Eubie Blake display), decorative portraits, sculptures and archival panels. Interiors are compact — ideal for detail shots, environmental portraits and storytelling. Visit weekday mornings or early afternoons to avoid school groups; request photo permission at front desk (flash and tripods often restricted). Street parking and short walk from Hempstead transit; exhibits suit low-light handheld,
Kennedy Memorial Park
Small community park with playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer/softball fields, jogging track and seasonal pool — good for candid community life, sports action and low-key landscape shots. Best at golden hour or weekday mornings for soft light and fewer people. Accessible from Greenwich St with nearby street parking; paths are paved and stroller/wheelchair friendly. Note seasonal pool closures and variable maintenance per reviews — check town schedule before visiting.
Hempstead
Hempstead offers a compact mix of historic architecture, village greens, busy commercial streets and multicultural street life—good for documentary and urban-suburb contrasts. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm facades and nightlife; weekday mornings are quieter. Easily reachable via LIRR Hempstead Branch; street and municipal lot parking available. No entry fees. Seasonal interest: spring blooms, autumn foliage, occasional snow scenes.