Colonial Park Pennsylvania Map

About Colonial Park, Pennsylvania

Colonial Park is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 18,032. The population density is 1388.0 people per km². Colonial Park is located at 40.3006°N, 76.8097°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17109.

Colonial Park unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth of Dauphin County yields readily to cultivation and habitation. It lies 1.2 miles south-west of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-north-east of Harrisburg. Here, the landscape breathes with a quiet, verdant life, marked by the widespread embrace of mature trees casting dappled shadows across manicured lawns and the open, inviting spaces of its parks. The air, especially in the lingering warmth of summer evenings, carries the faint, sweet scent of mown grass and the distant hum of suburban life, a subtle symphony of contented existence. Broad avenues, lined with comfortable homes, invite leisurely strolls, and the sky above, often a pale, hopeful blue, seems to hold a promise of simple, enduring beauty, a landscape designed for both repose and gentle activity. The history of Colonial Park is intrinsically linked to the broader narrative of Pennsylvania's development, a place that grew from the fertile ground established by early settlers drawn to the Susquehanna River's bounty. While not a single, singular landmark defines its past, the very layout and character of Colonial Park speak to a thoughtful expansion, a planned evolution from agricultural roots to a thriving residential and commercial hub. Its economy, once tied more directly to the land, now reflects a diverse blend of services and retail, supporting a population that values accessibility and a comfortable, well-provisioned life. The presence of well-regarded educational institutions nearby contributes to a dynamic, forward-looking atmosphere, fostering a sense of continued growth and intellectual engagement within the community's everyday rhythm.

About This Colonial Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colonial Park, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.300645, -76.809694. 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 Colonial Park and Dauphin County.

Detailed location data for Colonial Park includes the ZIP code (17847), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Dauphin County (Harrisburg), and school district assignment (Central Dauphin 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 Colonial Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.