Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in College Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to College Park and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for College Park
- 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 College Park:
- 38.996319, -76.933629
- 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 College 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 Prince George's County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
- Since College Park is near Montgomery County and also Howard County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- eBird sighting report for Howard 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 College Park ...
We found 36 communities that share the name College Park.
Within Maryland, the name College Park is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Pike County
- This College Park is located in Pike County and lies 710 miles [1,142.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of College Park.
- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- This College Park is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,983 miles [3,191.3 km]<1> to the west of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of College Park.
- Arkansas
- Jefferson County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of College Park [Jefferson County].
- California
- Santa Clara County
- This College Park is located in Santa Clara County and lies 2,418 miles [3,891.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Clara County community of College Park.
- Ventura County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of College Park [Ventura County].
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This College Park is located in New Castle County and lies 77 miles [123.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of College Park.
- Florida
- Broward County
- This College Park is located in Broward County and lies 894 miles [1,438.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of College Park.
- Duval County
- This College Park is located in Duval County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km] to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of College Park.
- Orange County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of College Park [Orange County].
- Saint Johns County
- This College Park is located in Saint Johns County and lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km] to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Johns County community of College Park.
- Georgia
- Fulton County
- This College Park is located in Fulton County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of College Park.
- Glynn County
- This College Park is located in Glynn County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km] to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glynn County community of College Park.
- Habersham County
- This College Park is located in Habersham County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km] to the southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Habersham County community of College Park.
- Illinois
- Kane County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of College Park [Kane County].
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This College Park is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 1,000 miles [1,609.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of College Park.
- Michigan
- Wayne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of College Park [Wayne County].
- New York
- Dutchess County
- This College Park is located in Dutchess County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of College Park.
- North Carolina
- Craven County
- This College Park is located in Craven County and lies 284 miles [457.1 km]<1> to the south of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craven County community of College Park.
- Guilford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of College Park [Guilford County].
- Onslow County
- This College Park is located in Onslow County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the south of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of College Park.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of College Park [Montgomery County].
- Union County
- This College Park is located in Union County and lies 134 miles [215.7 km]<1> to the north of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of College Park.
- South Carolina
- Berkeley County
- This College Park is located in Berkeley County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of College Park.
- Cherokee County
- This College Park is located in Cherokee County and lies 377 miles [606.7 km] to the southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of College Park.
- Florence County
- This College Park is located in Florence County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km] to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of College Park.
- Horry County
- This College Park is located in Horry County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of College Park.
- Tennessee
- Carter County
- This College Park is located in Carter County and lies 347 miles [558.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of College Park.
- Virginia
- Alexandria City
- This College Park is located in Alexandria City and lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexandria City community of College Park.
- Chesterfield County
- This College Park is located in Chesterfield County and lies 123 miles [197.9 km] to the south southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of College Park.
- Frederick County
- This College Park is located in Frederick County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km] to the west of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of College Park.
- Lynchburg City
- This College Park is located in Lynchburg City and lies 166 miles [267.2 km] to the southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lynchburg City community of College Park.
- Newport News City
- This College Park is located in Newport News City and lies 132 miles [212.4 km] to the south of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport News City community of College Park.
- Radford City
- This College Park is located in Radford City and lies 234 miles [376.6 km] to the west southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Radford City community of College Park.
- Staunton City
- This College Park is located in Staunton City and lies 127 miles [204.4 km] to the west southwest of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Staunton City community of College Park.
- Suffolk City
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of College Park [Suffolk City].
- Virginia Beach City
- This College Park is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 156 miles [251.1 km] to the south southeast of the College Park that is located in Prince George's County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of College Park.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near College 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.
- Beltsville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beltsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beltsville
- Beltsville is located in Prince George's County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beltsville <5>
- Boxwood Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxwood Village
- Boxwood Village is located in Prince George's County
- Branchville
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branchville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchville
- Branchville is located in Prince George's County
- Cherry Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Prince George's County
- Chestnut Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
- Chestnut Hills is located in Prince George's County
- Cresthaven
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cresthaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cresthaven
- Cresthaven is located in Montgomery County
- Daniels Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daniels Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniels Park
- Daniels Park is located in Prince George's County
- Ducat Town
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ducat Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ducat Town
- Ducat Town is located in Prince George's County
- Eleven Cedars
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleven Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Cedars
- Eleven Cedars is located in Prince George's County
- Green Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Prince George's County
- Greenbelt
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbelt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbelt
- Greenbelt is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,229 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenbelt <5>
- Hillandale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale
- Hillandale is located in Montgomery County
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- Hillandale Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale Forest
- Hillandale Forest is located in Montgomery County
- Hillandale Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale Heights
- Hillandale Heights is located in Montgomery County
- Lewisdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Michigan Park Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Park Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Park Hills
- Michigan Park Hills is located in Prince George's County
- Orchard View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard View
- Orchard View is located in Prince George's County
- Queenstown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
- Queenstown is located in Prince George's County
- Rogers Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Heights
- Rogers Heights is located in Prince George's County
- Rosedale Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale Park
- Rosedale Park is located in Prince George's County
- Sunnyside
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - University Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Gardens
- University Gardens is located in Prince George's County
- University Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
- University Park is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
- Woodlawn
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Hillandale Forest
How Far From College 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 city such as College Park to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in College Park and extending to:
- Upper Marlboro, which is the Seat of Prince George's County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from College Park to Upper Marlboro, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 23 miles [37 km] to the east (E). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the southwest (SW).
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,889 miles [9,477.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,594 miles [10,612 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,471 miles [7,195.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for College Park: www.ci.college-park.md.us/
The official website for Prince George's County: www.co.pg.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/
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- College Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in College Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9963, Longitude: -76.9336 In this case, the coordinates for College Park have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about College Park, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 College 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. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 College Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.822 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.378 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.633 degrees. |