Parkdale Missouri Map

About Parkdale, Missouri

Parkdale is a locality in Platte County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 159. The population density is 479.6 people per km². Parkdale is located at 38.4810°N, 90.5271°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Parkdale is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 64151, 63049.

Parkdale occupies a stretch of land defined by the persistent, winding path of Burlington Creek, which carves its way through the local terrain with quiet purpose. It lies 5.1 miles west of Gladstone, MO (from Gladstone, MO: bearing 259°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-northwest of Kansas City. The landscape here is characterized by the soft, steady rise of the earth, leading toward the subtle elevation of Arsenal Hill in the distance, while the nearby Northwood Park offers a preserved pocket of greenery for those who walk its paths. In the cool hours of the morning, a fine mist often clings to the low-lying areas, blurring the line between the sky and the dark, fertile soil that characterizes this part of the state. Those who frequent the area find a particular stillness near the banks of the creek, where the water reflects the changing colors of the seasons, turning from the pale, brittle browns of late autumn to a vibrant, deep green when the spring rains arrive.

Parkdale maintains a pace of life that favors steady industry and the quiet maintenance of its neighborhood character, far removed from the louder, busier centers of commerce. The economy remains tethered to the regional patterns of trade and small-scale enterprise, reflecting a heritage of industrious settlers who recognized the value of the surrounding plains and the nearby reach of Happy Hollow. While residents often look toward the wider horizons of the state, many find their recreation at Wyandotte County Lake, a destination that draws those seeking a reprieve from the daily routine. The identity of Parkdale is formed by this blend of practical labor and the simple, enduring beauty of the Midwestern landscape, creating a place where the rhythm of the day is marked not by grand events, but by the passage of the sun across the wide, open sky.

About This Parkdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parkdale, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.480991, -90.527113. 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 Parkdale includes the ZIP code (64151, 63049), telephone area code (816, 314), county seat of Platte County (Platte City), and school district assignment (Northwest R-I 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.