Roosevelt Raceway Center Shopping in LI — A Complete Guide

General Shopping Center Information

10 Nearby Shopping Centers & Attractions

Approximate distances from Roosevelt Raceway Center by car. This is a car-centric area.

5 Featured Stores

1. The Home Depot
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Marshalls
4. Old Navy
5. Ulta Beauty

25 Relevant Stores and Services

1. The Home Depot
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Marshalls
4. Old Navy
5. Ulta Beauty
6. Five Below
7. Carter’s
8. The Children’s Place
9. JOANN Fabric and Crafts
10. Petco
11. The Container Store
12. Sleep Number
13. Michaels
14. Best Buy (Nearby)
15. DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)
16. Shake Shack
17. Panera Bread
18. Starbucks
19. Friendly’s
20. Applebee’s Grill + Bar
21. Chili’s Grill & Bar
22. LongHorn Steakhouse
23. GameStop
24. Charles Schwab
25. Chase Bank

This is a car-friendly “power center” focused on big-box stores and casual dining.

Dining Options (Featured Restaurants)

Dining is casual and chain-focused, catering to shoppers and families.

1. Shake Shack
2. Panera Bread
3. LongHorn Steakhouse
4. Chili’s Grill & Bar
5. Applebee’s Grill + Bar
6. Friendly’s
7. Starbucks

Pet-Friendly

Yes (Outdoors). The outdoor sidewalks and parking areas are pet-friendly for leashed animals. Individual stores (with the exception of Petco) follow a “service animals only” policy.

Sustainability and Environmental Policy

As a modern “power center,” sustainability is focused on efficient operations.

• • LED Lighting: The massive parking lots and building exteriors have been retrofitted with high-efficiency LED lighting to reduce energy consumption.
  • Stormwater Management: The large surface lots feature modern drainage systems to manage stormwater runoff.

* Tenant-Based Programs: Individual tenants like Home Depot and Ulta run their own in-store recycling programs (e.g., for batteries, light bulbs, or empty cosmetics).

Useful Tips for Visitors

• • This is Not the Mall: This is an open-air center for “essentials.” If you want fashion, go across the street to Roosevelt Field Mall. If you need a hammer (Home Depot) or running shoes (Dick’s), come here.
  • Parking is Plentiful: Unlike NYC, this is a suburban center built around the car. Parking is abundant and free, located directly in front of each store.
  • Check for Sales: Stores like Marshalls, Dick’s, and Old Navy are heavily promotional. Always check their websites or apps for coupons before going.

* Combine Your Trip: The main advantage is convenience. You can visit Home Depot, Ulta Beauty, and Shake Shack all in one car trip, right after visiting the main mall.

Fun Facts

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• The entire shopping complex is built on the former site of the Roosevelt Raceway, a world-famous harness racing (trotting) track that operated from 1940 to 1988.
• The main road, Zeckendorf Boulevard, is named for the developer, William Zeckendorf, who originally bought the racetrack land.
• This area of Garden City is one of the most valuable and dense retail corridors in the entire United States, often called “Retail Heaven.”
• The original Roosevelt Raceway hosted the first-ever “International Trot,” which was considered the “Olympics of Harness Racing.”

District Rules and Procedures

• • This is a private property. Parking is intended for customers shopping at the center.
  • Each store (Home Depot, Marshalls, etc.) operates as its own entity with its own hours and return policies.

* Driving: Be cautious in the parking lot, as it is very large and busy, with pedestrians crossing frequently.

Other Services and Infrastructure

• • Surface Parking Lot: A massive, free parking lot for customers.
  • Bank Services: Several banks (Chase, Charles Schwab) have standalone branches in the center.
  • Big-Box Services: Includes Home Depot (tool rental, garden center) and Dick’s (in-store services).

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• Petco: Offers pet supplies, grooming, and veterinary services.