Parkland Washington Map

About Parkland, Washington

Parkland is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 38,742. The population density is 1750.0 people per km². Parkland is located at 47.1554°N, 122.4340°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98444.

Parkland, a place where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the Pacific Northwest's evergreen embrace, unfolds across a landscape gently sculpted by ancient glacial forces. It lies 3.6 miles north of Spanaway, WA (from Spanaway, WA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south of Tacoma. Rolling terrain, softened by the verdant sweep of forests and meadows, gives way to the more deliberate lines of human habitation. The sky here, a canvas of ever-shifting grays and blues, can at dusk spill a luminous, almost ethereal glow across the fields, illuminating the quiet persistence of life. It is a setting that feels both grounded and touched by a certain wild grace, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling world beyond its immediate borders. The history of Parkland is woven with the threads of agricultural endeavor and educational aspiration. For generations, the fertile soil sustained farming communities, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the land, a legacy still visible in the occasional open field or the enduring presence of agricultural businesses. More recently, the establishment of institutions of learning has infused Parkland with a dynamic intellectual current, drawing students and faculty who contribute to the local economy and imbue the area with a youthful energy. This blend of rural heritage and academic pursuit creates a distinctive character for Parkland, a place where the quiet hum of daily life is punctuated by the rustle of leaves and the thoughtful murmur of ideas.

About This Parkland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parkland, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.155377, -122.434011. 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 Parkland and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Parkland includes the ZIP code (98444), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Franklin Pierce 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 Parkland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.