Glendale, Queens - Definition

Glendale is a neighborhood located near the geographic center of Queens County in New York City. It is characterized as a low-scale residential community (in relation to the more developed neighborhoods directly surrounding it such as Forest Hills, Ridgewood, Woodhaven, and Kew Gardens). One reason for the low-density of the area is due to its relative isolation from the New York City subway system, and the geographic isolation brought by the various cemeteries and parks found comprising its borders. Traditionally, Glendale was home to a large and active community of German immigrants. And while this group is still heavily represented in the neighborhood, most of the local businesses have become more americanized over the generations.