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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 Parkland, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Parkland and the surrounding area.
- 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 Parkland:
- 27.940200, -82.296100
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Parkland
- 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:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Parkland is near Polk County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Polk County
- Open the 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Parkland
Communities Also Named Parkland ...
We found thirteen communities that are also named Parkland.
There is one other community in Florida that is also named Parkland.
Beyond Florida, we know of twelve communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these twelve communities, ten are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Broward County
- This Parkland is located in Broward County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Parkland.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Walker 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 Alabama community of Parkland [Walker County].
- Alberta
- This Parkland lies 2,250 miles [3,621 km]<1> to the northwest of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- British Columbia
- This Parkland lies 2,695 miles [4,337.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Illinois
- Tazewell County
- This Parkland is located in Tazewell County and lies 962 miles [1,548.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tazewell County community of Parkland.
- Kentucky
- Jefferson County
- This Parkland is located in Jefferson County and lies 739 miles [1,189.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Parkland.
- Maryland
- Prince George's County
- This Parkland is located in Prince George's County and lies 814 miles [1,310 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Parkland.
- North Carolina
- Wake County
- This Parkland is located in Wake County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Parkland.
- Oklahoma
- Lincoln County
- This Parkland is located in Lincoln County and lies 1,010 miles [1,625.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Parkland.
- Pennsylvania
- Bucks County
- This Parkland is located in Bucks County and lies 942 miles [1,516 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Parkland.
- Saskatchewan
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Washington
- Pierce County
- This Parkland is located in Pierce County and lies 2,527 miles [4,066.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Parkland.
- Wisconsin
- Douglas County
- This Parkland is located in Douglas County and lies 1,394 miles [2,243.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Parkland that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Parkland.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Parkland ...
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.
- Breezy Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Breezy Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Meadows
- Camelot
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Camelot is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
- Carriage Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Carriage Crossing is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Crossing
- Chickasaw Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Chickasaw Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Meadows
- Eden Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Eden Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Park
- Eden Wood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Eden Wood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Wood
- Eleven Mile Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Eleven Mile Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Mile Hill
- Fishers Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Fishers Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers Farms
- Gallery Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
- Garden Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
- Greenewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Greenewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenewood
- Grove Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Grove Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Continue List (40 more) ...
- Hickory Hammock
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Hickory Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hammock
- Hickory Lakes
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
- Hillcrest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Hillcrest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
- Hillside
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Hillside is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
- Holiday Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Holiday Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
- Hollowtree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hollowtree is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollowtree
- Hunters Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hunters Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Cove
- Jacobs Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jacobs Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacobs Place
- Keebler
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Keebler is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keebler
- Kingstowne Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Kingstowne Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstowne Place
- Kingsway Downs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Kingsway Downs is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Downs
- Kingsway Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Kingsway Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Gardens
- Kingsway Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Kingsway Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Heights
- Kingsway Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Kingsway Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Oaks
- Kingswood Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
- Krebs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Krebs is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Krebs
- Lakeview Village
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Lakeview Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Village
- Lawndale
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Lawndale is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
- Long Pond
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Long Pond is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Pond
- Mango
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Mirror Crest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Mirror Crest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mirror Crest
- Mirror Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Mirror Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mirror Lake
- Oak Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
- Orangewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Orangewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orangewood
- Parsons Reserve
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Parsons Reserve is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons Reserve
- Providence Lakes
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Providence Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Lakes
- Ravenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Ravenwood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
- Ridge Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
- Rolling Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Rolling Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
- Rolling Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Rolling Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Oaks
- Royal Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
- Shadow Bay
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Shadow Bay is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Bay
- Shady Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Shady Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Hollow
- Shady Oaks Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
- Tangelo
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Tangelo is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangelo
- Tanglewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Timber Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Timber Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Creek
- Timber Pond
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Timber Pond is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Pond
- Vineyards
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Vineyards is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyards
- Williams Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Williams Crossing is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Crossing
How Far From Parkland 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 Parkland to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Parkland and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Parkland to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 209 miles [336.4 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 814 miles [1,310 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,612 miles [10,641 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,280 miles [11,716 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,180 miles [8,336.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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 from Point A (ie- Parkland) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Parkland 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> | 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 Parkland to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Parkland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9402, Longitude: -82.2961 In this case, the coordinates for Parkland have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.742 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.124 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.841 degrees. |
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