Park City Kentucky Map

About Park City, Kentucky

Park City is a locality in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 670. The population density is 182.3 people per km². Park City is located at 37.0939°N, 86.0464°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42160.

Park City lies in a gentle fold of Barren County, where rolling farmland gives way to the subtle undulations of the karst topography characteristic of this part of Kentucky. It lies 23.0 miles east-north-east of Bowling Green, KY (from Bowling Green, KY: bearing 72°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-south-west of Cave City. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the silver glint of creeks and the deeper, shadowed recesses of sinkholes. Open fields, often quilted with the straight rows of corn and soybeans, stretch towards horizons softened by a haze that can hang in the humid air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent. In the distance, the tree lines of mature woodlands mark the boundaries of this quiet countryside, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the weight of the seasons. The air itself can feel thick and warm, carrying the scent of freshly turned soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild honeysuckle in the warmer months. The history of Park City is intrinsically tied to the land and the resources it holds. This area, once a part of the vast hunting grounds of Native American tribes, saw its settlement accelerate with the promise of fertile soil and, later, the discovery of valuable minerals. The local economy has long been shaped by agriculture, with tobacco and corn being enduring staples, and a resilient spirit of small-scale farming continues to define much of the surrounding countryside. While not a booming metropolis, Park City serves as a vital hub for its agricultural neighbors, a place where goods are exchanged and community bonds are nurtured. The presence of nearby caves, a testament to the region's geological makeup, hints at an underground world that mirrors the quiet surface life, a hidden layer of history and natural wonder that adds a distinct character to Park City.

About This Park City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Park City, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.093938, -86.046367. 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 Park City and Barren County.

Detailed location data for Park City includes the ZIP code (42160), telephone area code (270), county seat of Barren County (Glasgow), and school district assignment (Barren 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 Park City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.