Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Northwest Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Northwest Park and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Northwest 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 Northwest Park:
  • 28.004900, -82.554300
  • 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 Northwest 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
  • Since Northwest Park 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

Communities Also Named Northwest Park ...

We found three communities that share the name Northwest Park.

Within Florida, the name Northwest Park is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Georgia
    • Cobb County
    • This Northwest Park is located in Cobb County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Northwest Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Northwest Park.
  • Maryland
    • Montgomery County
    • This Northwest Park is located in Montgomery County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Northwest Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Northwest Park.
  • Texas
    • Harris County
    • This Northwest Park is located in Harris County and lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Northwest Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Northwest Park.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Northwest 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.

• Canal Shores
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canal Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canal Shores
  • Canal Shores is located in Hillsborough County
• Copperfield
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
  • Copperfield is located in Hillsborough County
• Crestridge
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestridge
  • Crestridge is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Tree
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Tree
  • Cypress Tree is located in Hillsborough County
• Dana Shores
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dana Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana Shores
  • Dana Shores is located in Hillsborough County
• Eagle Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
  • Eagle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Edgewater Place
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Place
  • Edgewater Place is located in Hillsborough County
• Fountain Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Park
  • Fountain Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Hibiscus Gardens
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hibiscus Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibiscus Gardens
  • Hibiscus Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Hidden Oaks
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
  • Hidden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
• Holiday Village
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Village
  • Holiday Village is located in Hillsborough County
• Holly Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Park
  • Holly Park is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Jane Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jane Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jane Terrace
    • Jane Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kirby Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby Creek
    • Kirby Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lane Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lane Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane Farms
    • Lane Farms is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lynn Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
    • Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
    • Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ocean Harbor
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Harbor
    • Ocean Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pebblebrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebblebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebblebrook
    • Pebblebrook is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pelican Island
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelican Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican Island
    • Pelican Island is located in Hillsborough 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rainbow Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Court
    • Rainbow Court is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rocky Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Creek
    • Rocky Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rocky Ford
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ford
    • Rocky Ford is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rocky Point Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Point Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Point Village
    • Rocky Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sandpiper
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandpiper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandpiper
    • Sandpiper is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunray Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Gardens
    • Sunray Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sweetwater
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
    • Sweetwater is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sweetwater Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Creek
    • Sweetwater Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sweetwater Farms
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Farms
    • Sweetwater Farms is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sweetwater Terrace
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Terrace
    • Sweetwater Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tarpon
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tarpon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
    • Tarpon is located in Hillsborough County
  • Town Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Park
    • Town Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Twelve Oaks Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twelve Oaks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks Village
    • Twelve Oaks Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Venetian Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venetian Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Shores
    • Venetian Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Waterfront Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfront Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfront Cove
    • Waterfront Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whispering Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
    • Whispering Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Wood Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Lake
    • Wood Lake is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Northwest 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 Northwest Park to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Northwest Park and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the East Southeast.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Northwest Park 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 816 miles [1,313.2 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 6,621 miles [10,655.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,290 miles [11,732.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,189 miles [8,350.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Northwest Park. 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: www.myflorida.com/