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Colonial Park Pennsylvania Map

Explore Colonial Park, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Colonial Park, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Colonial Park, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Colonial Park, Pennsylvania. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Pennsylvania or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Colonial Park.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Colonial Park
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Dauphin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.298695
Longitude	-76.806994
Population	16,243
Density	1243.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	17847, 17109
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Harrisburg
School District	Central Dauphin School District

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About Colonial Park, Pennsylvania

Colonial Park is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 16,243. The population density is 1243.8 people per km². Colonial Park is located at 40.2987°N, 76.8070°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 17847, 17109.

Colonial Park rests upon the steady, inland earth of Pennsylvania, where the terrain shifts through quiet woodlands and fertile plains. It lies 1.2 miles southwest of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-northeast of Harrisburg. Sunlight stretches across the landscape at dusk, casting long shadows that trace the path of Asylum Run as it winds through the low-lying ground. The distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, standing as a silent sentinel twelve miles from the neighborhood. Residents often find their way to Brightbill Park, a local space that offers a respite from the steady pace of the day. A few miles further, the waters of Wildwood Lake provide a reflective surface for the changing sky, grounding the geography in a stillness that feels both ancient and immediate.

Colonial Park grew from the patterns of early agrarian settlement, evolving alongside the industrial shifts that defined the regional economy. The labor of generations built the infrastructure here, turning the soil and establishing the commercial foundations that support the present day. Local industry remains tied to the broader productivity of the state, benefiting from a location that favors trade and the steady movement of goods. Many residents look toward the nearby Haldeman State Forest to understand the deeper timber and natural history of the region. This history is not merely recorded in books but is held in the sturdy, brick-and-mortar architecture that defines the streetscapes of Colonial Park.

The cultural character of Colonial Park draws from a tradition of quiet industry and the deliberate rhythm of daily life. Neighbors often gather for seasonal events that mark the passage of the year, fostering a sense of connection that defines the social fabric of the area. For those seeking a longer trek, the Darlington Trail offers a path through the wilderness, leading hikers toward the rugged beauty of Bryson Hollow. While the pace remains steady, the influence of the region’s heritage is felt in the local preference for craftsmanship and the preservation of communal spaces. Public life here reflects a grounded perspective, where the simple beauty of a clear afternoon or the changing leaves serves as the true centerpiece of the experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Brightbill Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 356° N
George Park - Possibility Place (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 045° NE
Wolfersberger Tract (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 031° NE
Cow Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 187° S
City Fountain monument (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 233° SW
Dauphin Highlands Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.5 mi, 183° S
Gamut Theatre Group (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 237° SW
A Gathering at the Crossroads (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 238° SW
Open Stage of Harrisburg (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 237° SW
Mexican War Monument (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 238° SW
Select Medical Digital Cinema (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 236° SW
Vivi on Verbeke (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 245° SW
Skyline Park Movie Screen (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 065° NE
State Game Land 211 (State Resource Management Area) — 6.6 mi, 348° N
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 7.6 mi, 159° S
Candymonium (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 096° E
Carrousel (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 096° E
Kill 'N Fill Garage (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 093° E
Twisted Carnevil (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 093° E
Color Me Mine (Arts Centre) — 8.3 mi, 232° SW
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 346° N
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 9.6 mi, 334° NW · 110k acres
Adventure Sports in Hershey (Theme Park) — 10.6 mi, 114° SE
Buck Swank Stadium (Stadium) — 11.2 mi, 088° E
The Oakes Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 224° SW
Gifford Pinchot State Park (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 194° S

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