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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 West Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West Park 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 West Park:
- 28.011686, -82.516207
- 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 West 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:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since West Park is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas 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 West Park
Communities Also Named West Park ...
We found fifteen communities that are also named West Park.
There are two communities within Florida that are also named West Park.
Beyond Florida, we know of thirteen communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these thirteen communities, fourteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Alachua County
- This West Park is located in Alachua County and lies 114 miles [183.5 km]<1> to the north of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of West Park.
- Broward County
- This West Park is located in Broward County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of West Park.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Fresno County
- This West Park is located in Fresno County and lies 2,243 miles [3,609.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fresno County community of West Park.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This West Park is located in New Castle County and lies 901 miles [1,450 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of West Park.
- New York
- Ulster County
- This West Park is located in Ulster County and lies 1,066 miles [1,715.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ulster County community of West Park.
- Ohio
- Cuyahoga 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 Ohio community of West Park [Cuyahoga County].
- Hancock County
- This West Park is located in Hancock County and lies 900 miles [1,448.4 km]<1> to the north of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of West Park.
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of West Park [Jefferson County].
- Stark County
- This West Park is located in Stark County and lies 883 miles [1,421.1 km] to the north of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of West Park.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This West Park is located in Allegheny County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the north of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of West Park.
- Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania community of West Park [Philadelphia County].
- Quebec
- This West Park lies 1,297 miles [2,087.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Texas
- Harris 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 Texas community of West Park [Harris County].
- Virginia
- Roanoke City
- This West Park is located in Roanoke City and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of West Park.
- Washington
- Kitsap County
- This West Park is located in Kitsap County and lies 2,533 miles [4,076.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the West Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of West Park.
Curious and Interesting Names Near West 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.
- Cedarwood Village
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cedarwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Village
- Crestridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Crestridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestridge
- Cypress Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cypress Glen is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Glen
- Cypress Willows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cypress Willows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Willows
- Eagle Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Eagle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
- Edna Court
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Edna Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna Court
- Egypt Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Egypt Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Lake
- Fair Ground Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Fair Ground Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Ground Farms
- Fountain Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Fountain Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Park
- Galleria
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
- Gilberts
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Gilberts is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilberts
- Golden Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Golden Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
- Continue List (35 more) ...
- Grove Point Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Grove Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Point Village
- Hibiscus Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Hibiscus Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibiscus Gardens
- Hidden Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Hidden Haven is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Haven
- Hidden Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Hidden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
- Homelands
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Homelands is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homelands
- Hunters Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Hunters Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
- Idle Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Idle Forest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idle Forest
- Idle Grove Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Idle Grove Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idle Grove Park
- Jasmine Pond
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jasmine Pond is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasmine Pond
- Karen Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Karen Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Heights
- Kirby Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Kirby Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby Creek
- Lake View Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Lake View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Heights
- Lake View Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Lake View Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Park
- Little Eleven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Little Eleven is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Eleven
- Little Henry
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Little Henry is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Henry
- Lynn Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
- Marco
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Marco is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marco
- Meadowglen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Meadowglen is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowglen
- Mitchell Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Mitchell Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Park
- Oak Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Oak Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
- Oak Trace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
- Oak Trail
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Oak Trail is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trail
- Pine Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Pine Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Terrace
- Plumnelly
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Plumnelly is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumnelly
- Shadberry Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Shadberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadberry Village
- Springwood Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
- Sunray Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Sunray Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Gardens
- Sunrise
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Sunrise is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
- Sweetwater Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Sweetwater Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater Creek
- Tropical Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Tropical Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tropical Gardens
- Twelve Oaks Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Twelve Oaks Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks Village
- Venetian Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Venetian Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Park
- Waco
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Waco is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco
- Whispering Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Whispering Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
- Willow Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Willow Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Pines
How Far From West 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 West Park to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in West Park 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 198 miles [318.7 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from West 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 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,619 miles [10,652.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,288 miles [11,728.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,187 miles [8,347.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- West Park) 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 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 West 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> | 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. |
| <4> | 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 West Park 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 West Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0117, Longitude: -82.5162 In this case, the coordinates for West Park have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.864 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.275 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.897 degrees. |
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