Explore Orange Park, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Orange Park |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Clay County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 30.166074 |
| Longitude | -81.706484 |
| Population | 9,089 |
| Density | 964.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 32073, 32065, 32067 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| County Seat | Green Cove Springs |
| School District | Clay County School District |
Orange Park emerges from the humid, low-slung earth where the air tastes of salt and damp pine. It lies 2.1 miles east-southeast of Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL (from Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL: bearing 117°T), and is situated 5.4 miles northwest of Fruit Cove. The landscape follows the quiet, persistent pulse of the Johnson Slough, which carves a path through the flat, subtropical terrain. To the west, the canopy of Jennings State Forest offers a dense, green reprieve from the bright, unfiltered sun. Residents often look toward the shimmering expanse of Doctors Lake, where the water holds the reflection of the afternoon light in a stillness that feels ancient. Beyond the immediate brush, the proximity to Mill Cove brings a saline breeze that reminds one of the nearby coastline.
Orange Park grew from the quiet ambition of those who sought to cultivate the land, trading in the harvest of citrus and the promise of a temperate life. Early industry relied heavily on the bounty of the soil, though the local economy has since shifted toward a more diverse array of services and regional trade. The rhythm of daily commerce is steady, anchored by the labor of people who have built their lives among the palmetto scrub and cypress stands. While the town has evolved from its agricultural roots, it retains a character shaped by the practical needs of its workers and the slow, deliberate pace of the subtropical south. Modern ventures now occupy the space where groves once thrived, mirroring the changing tides of the wider regional economy.
Orange Park carries the quiet mark of its past in the unpretentious architecture and the wide, sun-drenched streets that invite a slower gait. The Opaa Sports Complex serves as a focal point for the energetic youth and weekend athletes who gather under the vast, cloud-streaked sky. Nearby, the silhouette of Creighton Island rests on the horizon, a constant, silent presence that grounds the local sense of place. Cultural life here is defined by these communal gatherings and the shared appreciation for the natural features that define the border of the landscape. Notable figures like the musician Ronnie Van Zant once walked these paths, leaving a legacy that resonates in the local memory long after the music fades. The spirit of the place remains fixed in these small, human-scaled interactions, beneath the watchful gaze of the distant Round Top.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orange Park, Florida. Coordinates: 30.166074, -81.706484. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Orange Park includes the ZIP code (32073, 32065, 32067), telephone area code (850), county seat of Clay County (Green Cove Springs), and school district assignment (Clay County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |