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Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Heights:
    • 28.028500, -82.133400
    • 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 Heights
  • 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 Heights ...

We found one communities that share the name Oak Park Heights.

Within Florida, the name Oak Park Heights is unique.

Beyond Florida, there is another community also named Oak Park Heights in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Minnesota
      • Washington County
      • This Oak Park Heights is located in Washington County and lies 1,312 miles [2,111.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Oak Park Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Oak Park Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Oak Park Heights ...

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.

  • Alabama
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alabama have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabama
    • Alabama is located in Hillsborough County
  • Carolyn Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolyn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolyn Gardens
    • Carolyn Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cedar Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Run
    • Cedar Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cherry Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cherry Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
    • Cherry Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Citrus Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Landing
    • Citrus Landing is located in Hillsborough County
  • Daily
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daily have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daily
    • Daily is located in Hillsborough County
  • Drew
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drew have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drew
    • Drew is located in Hillsborough County
  • Empire
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire
    • Empire is located in Hillsborough County
  • Forest Oak
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oak
    • Forest Oak is located in Hillsborough County
  • Four Seasons
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Seasons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
    • Four Seasons is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gordon Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Oaks
    • Gordon Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Greenleaf
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenleaf
      • Greenleaf is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hartline
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartline
      • Hartline is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hill Crest
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Crest
      • Hill Crest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Homeland Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Park
      • Homeland Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Horn Acres
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horn Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horn Acres
      • Horn Acres is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lee Villa
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Villa
      • Lee Villa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lincoln Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
      • Lincoln Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Magnolia Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
      • Magnolia Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marshall Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshall Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshall Heights
      • Marshall Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mimosa Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
      • Mimosa Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mystic Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Oaks
      • Mystic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Orange Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Court
      • Orange Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Plant City
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Roach
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roach
      • Roach is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rose Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Valley
      • Rose Valley is located in Hillsborough County
    • School Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for School Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for School Park
      • School Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Strawberry Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Village
      • Strawberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunset Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Heights
      • Sunset Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sweats
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweats have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweats
      • Sweats is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terry Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry Park
      • Terry Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Village Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Place
      • Village Place is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Oak Park Heights 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 Heights 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 Heights and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Oak Park Heights to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 210 miles [338 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 805 miles [1,295.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,600 miles [10,621.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,268 miles [11,696.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,168 miles [8,317.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Oak Park Heights. 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/

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 Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Oak Park Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0285, Longitude: -82.1334       In this case, the coordinates for Oak Park Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Oak Park Heights 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 310.663 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.045 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.771 degrees.









 

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