Orange Park Florida Map

About Orange Park, Florida

Orange Park is a locality in Clay County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,055. The population density is 961.6 people per km². Orange Park is located at 30.1661°N, 81.7065°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32073.

Orange Park lies where the St. Johns River, a broad, slow-moving artery, begins its northbound journey, its waters reflecting the humid, verdant embrace of Northeast Florida. It lies 4.4 miles north-east of Lakeside, FL (from Lakeside, FL: bearing 56°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-west of Fruit Cove. The landscape here is a gentle mosaic of pine flatwoods, their saw palmettos whispering in the frequent breeze, and the marshy edges that soften the transition to the river. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like ancient, weary sentinels, guard the older neighborhoods, their gnarled branches reaching towards a sky that often hangs heavy with the promise of afternoon thunderstorms. The air itself carries a subtle, earthy perfume of damp soil and pine needles, particularly potent after a rain, mingling with the faint, salty tang carried inland from the Atlantic. The history of Orange Park is deeply entwined with the St. Johns River, serving as a vital waterway for centuries, first for Indigenous peoples and later for settlers drawn by its fertility and navigable waters. Its development accelerated in the late 19th century, attracting winter residents and establishing a character that still hints at a genteel past, a contrast to the more modern suburban expansion that has since taken root. While agriculture once played a more prominent role, today Orange Park's economy is largely shaped by its proximity to Jacksonville, with many residents commuting for work, yet the town retains a distinct identity, fostering a sense of local commerce centered around its main thoroughfares and the enduring presence of the river, which continues to offer both recreational pursuits and a tangible connection to the region's enduring natural beauty.

About This Orange Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orange Park, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.166074, -81.706484. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Orange Park and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Orange Park includes the ZIP code (32073), telephone area code (850), county seat of Clay County (Green Cove Springs), and school district assignment (Clay County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Orange Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.