Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Grove Point Village, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Grove Point Village and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Grove Point Village

• 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 Grove Point Village:
  • 28.047000, -82.521900
  • 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 Grove Point Village

• 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
  • Since Grove Point Village is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
  • eBird sighting report for Pasco 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Grove Point Village ...

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.

• Cedarwood Village
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Village
  • Cedarwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
• Cherry Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
  • Cherry Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Copperfield
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
  • Copperfield is located in Hillsborough County
• Country Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Run
  • Country Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Glen
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Glen
  • Cypress Glen is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Hollow
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
  • Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Run
  • Cypress Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Trace
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Trace
  • Cypress Trace is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Willows
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Willows
  • Cypress Willows is located in Hillsborough County
• Eagle Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
  • Eagle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Edna Court
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edna Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna Court
  • Edna Court is located in Hillsborough County
• Egypt Lake
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Lake
  • Egypt Lake is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Fairway Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
    • Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Galleria
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galleria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
    • Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golden Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
    • Golden Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golfland Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golfland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
    • Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hibiscus Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hibiscus Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibiscus Gardens
    • Hibiscus Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
    • Hidden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
    • Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
    • Hunters Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
    • Indian Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
    • Indian Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jasmine Pond
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasmine Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasmine Pond
    • Jasmine Pond is located in Hillsborough County
  • Joshuas Bend
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshuas Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
    • Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kirby Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby Creek
    • Kirby Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen
    • Lake Ellen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen Walk
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
    • Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake View Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Heights
    • Lake View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake View Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Park
    • Lake View Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lynn Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
    • Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Meadowglen
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowglen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowglen
    • Meadowglen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mitchell Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Park
    • Mitchell Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Trace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
    • Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Trail
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trail
    • Oak Trail is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ocean Harbor
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Harbor
    • Ocean Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
  • Paddock Square
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
    • Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
  • Paddock Trail
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Trail
    • Paddock Trail is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hollow
    • Pine Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Meadows
    • Pine Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Terrace
    • Pine Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Quail Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rolling Green Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green Village
    • Rolling Green Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shadberry Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadberry Village
    • Shadberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Springwood Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
    • Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Stonegate
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
    • Stonegate is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunray Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Gardens
    • Sunray Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunshine Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Village
    • Sunshine Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tarpon
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tarpon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
    • Tarpon is located in Hillsborough County
  • Top of the Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Top of the Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Village
    • Top of the Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Town Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Park
    • Town Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Venetian Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venetian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Park
    • Venetian Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Village Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Wood
    • Village Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Villager Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villager Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villager Place
    • Villager Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whisper Sound
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Sound
    • Whisper Sound is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whispering Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
    • Whispering Oaks is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Grove Point Village to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Grove Point Village to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Grove Point Village and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southeast.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Grove Point Village to Tallahassee, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 812 miles [1,306.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,617 miles [10,649 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,287 miles [11,727.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,185 miles [8,344.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Grove Point Village. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

The official website for State of Florida: https://www.myflorida.com/