Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Park Forest, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Park Forest and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Park Forest
- 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 Park Forest:
- 33.583444, -84.358258
- 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 Park Forest
- 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 Clayton County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Clayton County
- Since Park Forest is near Fulton County and also Henry County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Fulton County
- eBird sighting report for Henry 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 Park Forest ...
We found seven communities that share the name Park Forest.
There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Park Forest.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another six communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Douglas County
- This Park Forest is located in Douglas County and lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Park Forest that is located in Clayton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Park Forest.
- Douglas County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Mobile County
- This Park Forest is located in Mobile County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Park Forest that is located in Clayton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Park Forest.
- California
- San Mateo County
- This Park Forest is located in San Mateo County and lies 2,128 miles [3,424.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Park Forest that is located in Clayton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Mateo County community of Park Forest.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Park Forest is located in Hillsborough County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Park Forest that is located in Clayton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Park Forest.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Park Forest is located in Cook County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Park Forest that is located in Clayton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Park Forest.
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Park Forest is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Park Forest that is located in Clayton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Park Forest.
- Missouri
- Platte 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 Missouri community of Park Forest [Platte County].
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Park Forest ...
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.
- Camelot
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Clearbrook
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearbrook
- Clearbrook is located in Clayton County
- Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Clayton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 19,871 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Park <4>
- Golden Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Meadows
- Golden Meadows is located in Clayton County
- Green Acres
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in Clayton County
- Green Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Clayton County
- Haven Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Park
- Haven Park is located in Clayton County
- Hickory Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hickory Hills is located in Clayton County
- Hidden Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hollow
- Hidden Hollow is located in Clayton County
- Holiday Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
- Holiday Hills is located in Clayton County
- Lake City
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
- Lake City is located in Clayton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,797 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake City <4>
- Manor Ridge Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Ridge Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Ridge Park
- Manor Ridge Park is located in Clayton County
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- Maple Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
- Maple Grove is located in Clayton County
- Millrun
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Mockingbird Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hill
- Mockingbird Hill is located in Clayton County
- Mountain View Plaza
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View Plaza have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View Plaza
- Mountain View Plaza is located in Clayton County
- Orchard Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Hills
- Orchard Hills is located in Clayton County
- Paradise Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Park
- Paradise Park is located in Clayton County
- Quail Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Valley
- Quail Valley is located in Clayton County
- Rock Spring
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Spring
- Rock Spring is located in Clayton County
- Spring Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
- Spring Valley is located in Clayton County
- Springview
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springview
- Springview is located in Clayton County
- Steeplechase
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeplechase
- Steeplechase is located in Clayton County
- Sun Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
- Sun Valley is located in Clayton County
- Tiffany Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiffany Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiffany Hills
- Tiffany Hills is located in Clayton County
- Woodland Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
- Woodland Park is located in Clayton County
- Maple Grove
How Far From Park Forest 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 Park Forest to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Park Forest and extending to:
- Jonesboro, which is the Seat of Clayton County, lies just to the South.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the north (N). If you could walk a straight line from Park Forest to Atlanta, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 548 miles [881.9 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 22 days and walking would take 32 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,445 miles [10,372.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,147 miles [11,502 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,026 miles [8,088.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Park Forest. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Clayton County: www.co.clayton.ga.us/
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Park Forest) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Park Forest. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5834, Longitude: -84.3583 In this case, the coordinates for Park Forest have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Park Forest 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> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Park Forest to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.229 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.626 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.315 degrees. |