Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Oak Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Oak Park and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Oak Park
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Oak Park:
- 34.180246, -118.761557
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Oak Park
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Ventura County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Ventura County
- Since Oak Park is near Los Angeles County, we have provided a link to its eBird sighting report:
- eBird sighting report for Los Angeles County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Oak Park ...
We found 47 communities that share the name Oak Park.
There are two communities within California that are also named Oak Park.
Beyond California, we know of another 45 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 45 communities, 46 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In California ...
- Sacramento County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Oak Park is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,826 miles [2,938.7 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Oak Park.
- Madison County
- This Oak Park is located in Madison County and lies 1,826 miles [2,938.7 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Oak Park.
- Montgomery County
- This Oak Park is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,871 miles [3,011.1 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Oak Park.
- Arkansas
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Oak Park [Jefferson County].
- Sebastian County
- This Oak Park is located in Sebastian County and lies 1,380 miles [2,220.9 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sebastian County community of Oak Park.
- Colorado
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Oak Park is located in Hillsborough County and lies 2,180 miles [3,508.4 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Oak Park.
- Wakulla County
- This Oak Park is located in Wakulla County and lies 2,013 miles [3,239.6 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wakulla County community of Oak Park.
- Georgia
- Coffee County
- This Oak Park is located in Coffee County and lies 2,082 miles [3,350.7 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Oak Park.
- Emanuel County
- This Oak Park is located in Emanuel County and lies 2,096 miles [3,373.2 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Emanuel County community of Oak Park.
- Walker County
- This Oak Park is located in Walker County and lies 1,898 miles [3,054.5 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Oak Park.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Oak Park [Caddo Parish].
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Oak Park is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 1,630 miles [2,623.2 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Oak Park.
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Oak Park is located in Baltimore County and lies 2,334 miles [3,756.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Oak Park.
- Frederick County
- This Oak Park is located in Frederick County and lies 2,284 miles [3,675.7 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Oak Park.
- Garrett County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Oak Park [Garrett County].
- Michigan
- Calhoun County
- This Oak Park is located in Calhoun County and lies 1,888 miles [3,038.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Oak Park.
- Oakland County
- This Oak Park is located in Oakland County and lies 1,994 miles [3,209 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Oak Park.
- Minnesota
- Anoka County
- This Oak Park is located in Anoka County and lies 1,543 miles [2,483.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anoka County community of Oak Park.
- Benton County
- This Oak Park is located in Benton County and lies 1,531 miles [2,463.9 km] to the northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Oak Park.
- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- This Oak Park is located in Buncombe County and lies 2,045 miles [3,291.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Oak Park.
- Cherokee County
- This Oak Park is located in Cherokee County and lies 1,952 miles [3,141.4 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Oak Park.
- Forsyth County
- This Oak Park is located in Forsyth County and lies 2,155 miles [3,468.1 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Oak Park.
- Nova Scotia
- This Oak Park lies 2,877 miles [4,630.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- Ohio
- Harrison County
- This Oak Park is located in Harrison County and lies 2,101 miles [3,381.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Oak Park.
- Pickaway County
- This Oak Park is located in Pickaway County and lies 2,002 miles [3,221.9 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickaway County community of Oak Park.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- This Oak Park is located in Montgomery County and lies 2,401 miles [3,864 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Oak Park.
- Northumberland County
- This Oak Park is located in Northumberland County and lies 2,322 miles [3,736.9 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Oak Park.
- South Carolina
- Berkeley County
- This Oak Park is located in Berkeley County and lies 2,211 miles [3,558.3 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Oak Park.
- Horry County
- This Oak Park is located in Horry County and lies 2,271 miles [3,654.8 km] to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Oak Park.
- Tennessee
- Franklin County
- This Oak Park is located in Franklin County and lies 1,839 miles [2,959.6 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Oak Park.
- Knox County
- This Oak Park is located in Knox County and lies 1,960 miles [3,154.3 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Oak Park.
- Washington County
- This Oak Park is located in Washington County and lies 2,046 miles [3,292.7 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Oak Park.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Oak Park is located in Harris County and lies 1,421 miles [2,286.9 km]<1> to the east of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Oak Park.
- Kerr County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Oak Park [Kerr County].
- Travis County
- Although located in Travis County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Travis County community of Oak Park.
- Virginia
- Fairfax County
- This Oak Park is located in Fairfax County and lies 2,315 miles [3,725.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Oak Park.
- Madison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Oak Park [Madison County].
- Salem City
- This Oak Park is located in Salem City and lies 2,166 miles [3,485.8 km] to the east northeast of the Oak Park that is located in Ventura County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Oak Park.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Oak Park ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Glenview
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenview
- Glenview is located in Los Angeles County
- Hidden Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
- Hidden Hills is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,822 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hidden Hills <3>
- Malibu
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu
- Malibu is located in Los Angeles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,519 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malibu <3>
- Malibu Beach
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malibu Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu Beach
- Malibu Beach is located in Los Angeles County
- Malibu Bowl
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malibu Bowl have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu Bowl
- Malibu Bowl is located in Los Angeles County
- Malibu Hills
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malibu Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu Hills
- Malibu Hills is located in Los Angeles County
- Malibu Junction
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malibu Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu Junction
- Malibu Junction is located in Los Angeles County
- Thousand Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thousand Oaks
- Thousand Oaks is located in Ventura County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 126,310 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thousand Oaks <3>
- Twin Lakes
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
- Twin Lakes is located in Los Angeles County
- Wildwood
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
How Far From Oak Park to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Oak Park to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Oak Park and extending to:
- Ventura, which is the Seat of Ventura County, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Oak Park to Ventura, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- Sacramento, which is the State Capital of California, lies 339 miles [545.6 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,317 miles [3,728.9 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take 5 days, a buggy would take 91 days and walking would take 132 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,571 miles [12,184.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 8,339 miles [13,420.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 6,335 miles [10,195.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Oak Park. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Ventura County: www.countyofventura.org/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Oak Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Oak Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1802, Longitude: -118.7616 |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Oak Park could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Oak Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 336.688 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 336.698 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 325.934 degrees. |