Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Parkwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Parkwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Parkwood
- 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 Parkwood:
- 32.505978, -92.153191
- 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 Parkwood
- 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 parish-by-parish basis. We have selected Ouachita Parish as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Ouachita Parish
- Since Parkwood is near Union Parish and also Richland Parish, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Union Parish
- eBird sighting report for Richland Parish
- 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 Parkwood ...
We found 33 communities that share the name Parkwood.
Within Louisiana, the name Parkwood is unique.
Beyond Louisiana, we know of another 33 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 33 communities, 32 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Calhoun County
- This Parkwood is located in Calhoun County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Parkwood.
- Jefferson County
- This Parkwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 311 miles [500.5 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Parkwood.
- Mobile County
- This Parkwood is located in Mobile County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km] to the east southeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Parkwood.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Parkwood is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km] to the east of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Parkwood.
- Arizona
- California
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Chatham County
- This Parkwood is located in Chatham County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the east of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Parkwood.
- Glynn County
- This Parkwood is located in Glynn County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km] to the east of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glynn County community of Parkwood.
- Henry County
- This Parkwood is located in Henry County and lies 463 miles [745.1 km] to the east of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Parkwood.
- Muscogee County
- This Parkwood is located in Muscogee County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km] to the east of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Parkwood.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Clark 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 Indiana community of Parkwood [Clark County].
- Floyd 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 Indiana community of Parkwood [Floyd County].
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Parkwood is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Parkwood.
- Harford County
- This Parkwood is located in Harford County and lies 1,000 miles [1,609.3 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Parkwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Parkwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 954 miles [1,535.3 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Parkwood.
- North Carolina
- Cabarrus 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 North Carolina community of Parkwood [Cabarrus County].
- Durham County
- This Parkwood is located in Durham County and lies 790 miles [1,271.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Durham County community of Parkwood.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Parkwood is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Parkwood.
- Moore County
- This Parkwood is located in Moore County and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Parkwood.
- Ontario
- This Parkwood lies 1,140 miles [1,834.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Parkwood is located in Anderson County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Parkwood.
- Florence County
- This Parkwood is located in Florence County and lies 724 miles [1,165.2 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Parkwood.
- Greenville County
- This Parkwood is located in Greenville County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Parkwood.
- Greenwood County
- This Parkwood is located in Greenwood County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Parkwood.
- Lexington County
- This Parkwood is located in Lexington County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Parkwood.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- King County
- This Parkwood is located in King County and lies 1,890 miles [3,041.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Parkwood.
- Kitsap County
- This Parkwood is located in Kitsap County and lies 1,896 miles [3,051.3 km] to the northwest of the Parkwood that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Parkwood.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Parkwood ...
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.
- Drew
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Edgewater
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Fish Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fish Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fish Creek
- Fish Creek is located in Ouachita Parish
- Forest Home
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Home
- Forest Home is located in Ouachita Parish
- Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Ouachita Parish
- Green Springs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Springs
- Green Springs is located in Ouachita Parish
- Green Terrace
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Terrace
- Green Terrace is located in Ouachita Parish
- Hillside Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Park
- Hillside Park is located in Ouachita Parish
- Kings Oaks
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Oaks
- Kings Oaks is located in Ouachita Parish
- Lincoln Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park is located in Ouachita Parish
- Pine Terrace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Terrace
- Pine Terrace is located in Ouachita Parish
- Richwood
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Continue List (6 more) ...
- Robinson Place
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Place
- Robinson Place is located in Ouachita Parish
- Rockthrow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Royal Pines
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Pines
- Royal Pines is located in Ouachita Parish
- Sunnybrook Farms
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnybrook Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybrook Farms
- Sunnybrook Farms is located in Ouachita Parish
- Sunshine Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Heights
- Sunshine Heights is located in Ouachita Parish
- Valley Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hills
- Valley Hills is located in Ouachita Parish
- Robinson Place
How Far From Parkwood to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Parkwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Parkwood and extending to:
- Monroe, which is the Seat of Ouachita Parish, lies just to the East.
- Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 153 miles [246.2 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Parkwood to Baton Rouge, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 953 miles [1,533.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of two days, a buggy would take 38 days and walking would take 55 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,819 miles [10,974.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,540 miles [12,134.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,415 miles [8,714.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Parkwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Ouachita Parish: www.oppj.org/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
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- Parkwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Parkwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.5060, Longitude: -92.1532 In this case, the coordinates for Parkwood 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Parkwood 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 parish. 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 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 Parkwood 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 316.89 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.88 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.678 degrees. |