Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Sherwood Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sherwood Park and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Sherwood 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 Sherwood Park:
- 39.736223, -75.657985
- 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 Sherwood 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 New Castle County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for New Castle County
- Since Sherwood Park is near Chester County and also Cecil County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Chester County
- eBird sighting report for Cecil 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 Sherwood Park ...
We found sixteen communities that share the name Sherwood Park.
Within Delaware, the name Sherwood Park is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, thirteen are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Madison County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Madison County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Sherwood Park.
- Alberta
- This Sherwood Park lies 1,991 miles [3,204.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Palm Beach County and lies 952 miles [1,532.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Palm Beach County community of Sherwood Park.
- Georgia
- Clayton County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Clayton County and lies 644 miles [1,036.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Sherwood Park.
- Cobb County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Cobb County and lies 643 miles [1,034.8 km] to the southwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Sherwood Park.
- Michigan
- Kalamazoo 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 Michigan community of Sherwood Park [Kalamazoo County].
- New Brunswick
- This Sherwood Park lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- New York
- Rensselaer County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Rensselaer County and lies 222 miles [357.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rensselaer County community of Sherwood Park.
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Cumberland County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Sherwood Park.
- Moore County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Moore County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km] to the southwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Sherwood Park.
- Nova Scotia
- 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 Nova Scotia community of Sherwood Park.
- Ohio
- Clark County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Clark County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the west of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Sherwood Park.
- Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Cumberland County and lies 78 miles [125.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Sherwood Park.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,897 miles [3,052.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Sherwood Park.
- Weber County
- This Sherwood Park is located in Weber County and lies 1,897 miles [3,052.9 km] to the west northwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Sherwood Park.
- Virginia
- Hampton City
- This Sherwood Park is located in Hampton City and lies 188 miles [302.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Sherwood Park that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampton City community of Sherwood Park.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Sherwood 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.
- Birch Pointe
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Pointe
- Birch Pointe is located in New Castle County
- Cedars
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Cedars Knoll
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars Knoll
- Cedars Knoll is located in New Castle County
- Coffee Run
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coffee Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coffee Run
- Coffee Run is located in New Castle County
- English Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
- English Village is located in New Castle County
- Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in New Castle County
- Foxfire
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Glenville
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Green Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in New Castle County
- Greenbank
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Heather Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Valley
- Heather Valley is located in New Castle County
- Heritage
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Continue List (33 more) ...
- Heritage Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Farms
- Heritage Farms is located in New Castle County
- Hickory Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Ridge is located in New Castle County
- Keystone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Liberty
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Limestone Gap
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestone Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Gap
- Limestone Gap is located in New Castle County
- Limestone Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestone Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Hills
- Limestone Hills is located in New Castle County
- Loveville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Maplecrest
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplecrest
- Maplecrest is located in New Castle County
- Masonicville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masonicville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masonicville
- Masonicville is located in New Castle County
- Mermaid
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Mermaid Run
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermaid Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermaid Run
- Mermaid Run is located in New Castle County
- Milltown
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Mockingbird Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hill
- Mockingbird Hill is located in New Castle County
- Mockingbird Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hills
- Mockingbird Hills is located in New Castle County
- Pepper Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepper Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper Ridge
- Pepper Ridge is located in New Castle County
- Pike Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Creek
- Pike Creek is located in New Castle County
- Pike Creek Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Creek Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Creek Valley
- Pike Creek Valley is located in New Castle County
- Pinecrest
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Pleasant Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
- Pleasant Hills is located in New Castle County
- Plum Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Prices Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prices Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Corner
- Prices Corner is located in New Castle County
- Quail Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
- Quail Ridge is located in New Castle County
- Rolling Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills is located in New Castle County
- Rolling Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
- Rolling Ridge is located in New Castle County
- Skyline Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Crest
- Skyline Crest is located in New Castle County
- Skyline Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Ridge
- Skyline Ridge is located in New Castle County
- Spring Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
- Spring Valley is located in New Castle County
- Stony Crest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Crest
- Stony Crest is located in New Castle County
- Tree Top Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Top Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Top Valley
- Tree Top Valley is located in New Castle County
- Tuxedo Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
- Tuxedo Park is located in New Castle County
- Willow Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run
- Willow Run is located in New Castle County
- Winterbury
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterbury have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterbury
- Winterbury is located in New Castle County
- Woodland Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
- Woodland Park is located in New Castle County
- Heritage Farms
How Far From Sherwood 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 Sherwood Park to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Sherwood Park and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the East.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Sherwood Park to Dover, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 93 miles [149.7 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,804 miles [9,340.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,509 miles [10,475.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,386 miles [7,058.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sherwood Park. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for New Castle County: www.co.new-castle.de.us/
The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Sherwood Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sherwood Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7362, Longitude: -75.6580 In this case, the coordinates for Sherwood Park have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Sherwood 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> | 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. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Sherwood Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.014 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.576 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.796 degrees. |