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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.

  • Weather ...
  • 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:
    • 40.158999, -74.931833
    • 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 Parkland
  • 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 Parkland ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Parkland.

Within Pennsylvania, the name Parkland is unique.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these thirteen communities, ten are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Walker County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Parkland [Walker County].
    • Alberta
      • This Parkland lies 1,982 miles [3,189.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks County.
    • British Columbia
      • This Parkland lies 2,315 miles [3,725.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks County.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Parkland is located in Broward County and lies 1,003 miles [1,614.2 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Parkland.
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Parkland is located in Hillsborough County and lies 942 miles [1,516 km] to the south southwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Parkland.
    • Illinois
      • Tazewell County
      • This Parkland is located in Tazewell County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km]<2> to the west of the Parkland that is located in Bucks 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 596 miles [959.2 km]<2> to the west of the Parkland that is located in Bucks 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 138 miles [222.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks 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 365 miles [587.4 km]<2> to the southwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks 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 1,225 miles [1,971.4 km]<2> to the west of the Parkland that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln 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 2,383 miles [3,835.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks 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 963 miles [1,549.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Parkland that is located in Bucks 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.

  • Bridgetown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgetown
    • Bridgetown is located in Bucks County
  • Bucktoe
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bucktoe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucktoe
    • Bucktoe is located in Bucks County
  • Carriage Stop
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Stop have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Stop
    • Carriage Stop is located in Bucks County
  • Churchville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Churchville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchville
    • Churchville is located in Bucks County
  • Cobalt Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobalt Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobalt Ridge
    • Cobalt Ridge is located in Bucks County
  • Dogwood Hollow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogwood Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood Hollow
    • Dogwood Hollow is located in Bucks County
  • Fairless Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Fairless Junction
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairless Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairless Junction
    • Fairless Junction is located in Bucks County
  • Flushing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flushing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flushing
    • Flushing is located in Bucks County
  • Glenlake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenlake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenlake
    • Glenlake is located in Bucks County
  • Goldenridge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goldenridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldenridge
    • Goldenridge is located in Bucks County
  • Holland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
    • Holland is located in Bucks County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holland <4>
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    • Holly Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
      • Holly Hill is located in Bucks County
    • Indian Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Creek
      • Indian Creek is located in Bucks County
    • Maple Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Point
      • Maple Point is located in Bucks County
    • Maple Shade
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Shade
      • Maple Shade is located in Bucks County
    • Margo Gardens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Margo Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Margo Gardens
      • Margo Gardens is located in Bucks County
    • Mechanicsville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
      • Mechanicsville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Oaktree Hollow
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oaktree Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaktree Hollow
      • Oaktree Hollow is located in Bucks County
    • Red Cedar Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Cedar Hill
      • Red Cedar Hill is located in Bucks County
    • Rockdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Bucks County
    • Street Road
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Street Road have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Street Road
      • Street Road is located in Bucks County
    • Violet Wood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Violet Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Violet Wood
      • Violet Wood is located in Bucks County
    • Winder Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winder Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winder Village
      • Winder Village is located in Bucks County
    • Yellowood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellowood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellowood
      • Yellowood is located in Bucks County

How Far From Parkland 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 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:

  • Doylestown, which is the Seat of Bucks County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Parkland to Doylestown, with an average speed<5> 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.
  • Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 103 miles [165.8 km] to the west (W). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 4 days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 141 miles [226.9 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,755 miles [9,261.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,461 miles [10,398 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,338 miles [6,981.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

Footnotes ...

<1>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 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.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Parkland) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Parkland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1590, Longitude: -74.9318       In this case, the coordinates for Parkland have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Parkland 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 306.547 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.113 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.307 degrees.