Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).
When in Park Place, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Park Place and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Park Place
- 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 Place:
- 37.283191, -80.034484
- 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 Place
- 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 Place ...
We found twenty communities that share the name Park Place.
There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Park Place.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Norfolk City
- This Park Place is located in Norfolk City and lies 208 miles [334.7 km]<1> to the east.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Park Place.
- Norfolk City
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Park Place is located in Jefferson County and lies 460 miles [740.3 km]<1> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Park Place.
- Arkansas
- Lee County
- This Park Place is located in Lee County and lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<1> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Park Place.
- Georgia
- Douglas County
- This Park Place is located in Douglas County and lies 355 miles [571.3 km]<1> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Park Place.
- Paulding County
- This Park Place is located in Paulding County and lies 350 miles [563.3 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Park Place.
- Illinois
- Will County
- This Park Place is located in Will County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km]<1> to the northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Park Place.
- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This Park Place is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 738 miles [1,187.7 km]<1> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Park Place.
- North Carolina
- Union County
- This Park Place is located in Union County and lies 161 miles [259.1 km]<1> to the south.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Park Place.
- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- This Park Place is located in Hamilton County and lies 275 miles [442.6 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Park Place.
- Mahoning County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Mahoning County, we don't know where within the .
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mahoning County community of Park Place.
- Oregon
- Clackamas County
- This Park Place is located in Clackamas County and lies 2,247 miles [3,616.2 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Park Place.
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware 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 Park Place [Delaware County].
- Lackawanna 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 Pennsylvania community of Park Place [Lackawanna County].
- Schuylkill County
- This Park Place is located in Schuylkill County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Park Place.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Park Place is located in Anderson County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km]<1> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Park Place.
- Greenville County
- This Park Place is located in Greenville County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Park Place.
- Texas
- Galveston County
- This Park Place is located in Galveston County and lies 1,023 miles [1,646.4 km]<1> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Galveston County community of Park Place.
- Harris County
- This Park Place is located in Harris County and lies 1,020 miles [1,641.5 km] to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Park Place.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Park Place is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,714 miles [2,758.4 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Park Place.
- Weber County
- This Park Place is located in Weber County and lies 1,718 miles [2,764.9 km] to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Park Place.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Park Place ...
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.
- Cherry Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- 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 Roanoke City
- Cliffview
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Covehaven Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covehaven Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covehaven Court
- Covehaven Court is located in Roanoke City
- Dale Court
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale Court
- Dale Court is located in Salem City
- Dawnwood Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawnwood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawnwood Forest
- Dawnwood Forest is located in Roanoke City
- Dropmore
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Edgelawn
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Evans Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
- Evans Hill is located in Salem City
- Forest Lawn
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
- Forest Lawn is located in Salem City
- Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Roanoke City
- Foxwood
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Glen Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Continue List (29 more) ...
- Grandview
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Grove Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Grove Park is located in Roanoke City
- Hemlock Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hills
- Hemlock Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Hickory Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
- Hickory Hill is located in Roanoke County
- Hidden Valley Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Valley Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Valley Court
- Hidden Valley Court is located in Roanoke County
- Hockman
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Homeplace
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Honeysuckle Bluff
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Bluff
- Honeysuckle Bluff is located in Salem City
- Karen Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Hills
- Karen Hills is located in Salem City
- King
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Lake Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Spring
- Lake Spring is located in Salem City
- Lake View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Locust Grove Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove Park
- Locust Grove Park is located in Salem City
- Meadowview
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Salem City
- Medley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Mountain View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Salem City
- Orchard Court
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Court
- Orchard Court is located in Salem City
- Plainview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Robin Hood Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Park
- Robin Hood Park is located in Roanoke County
- Rolling Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
- Rolling Woods is located in Roanoke City
- Shamrock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Spangler
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Spring Garden
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
- Spring Garden is located in Salem City
- Stonegate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Sugar Loaf Highlands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Loaf Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Loaf Highlands
- Sugar Loaf Highlands is located in Roanoke County
- Summit Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hills
- Summit Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Sunset Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
- Sunset Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Virginia Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
- Virginia Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Woodside Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Park
- Woodside Park is located in Salem City
- Grandview
How Far From Park Place to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers 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 Place to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Park Place and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 143 miles [230.1 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Park Place to Richmond, with an average speed<5>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 197 miles [317 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,094 miles [9,807.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,800 miles [10,943.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,677 miles [7,526.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Park Place. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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- Park Place) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Park Place. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2832, Longitude: -80.0345 In this case, the coordinates for Park Place 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 Park Place, 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 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 Park Place 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 . 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 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 Place 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 309.727 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.288 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.536 degrees. |