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Parkland Washington Map

Explore Parkland, Washington, 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 Parkland, Washington

How to Use This Parkland, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Parkland, Washington. 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 Washington 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 Parkland.

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	Parkland
State	Washington (WA)
County	Pierce County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.141529
Longitude	-122.437837
Population	38,623
Density	1725.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	98444
Area Code	425
County Seat	Tacoma
School District	Franklin Pierce School District

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About Parkland, Washington

Parkland is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 38,623. The population density is 1725.4 people per km². Parkland is located at 47.1415°N, 122.4378°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98444.

Parkland draws its character from the quiet, persistent moisture that defines the western lowlands. It lies 3.6 miles north of Spanaway, WA (from Spanaway, WA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south of Tacoma. The air here holds the salt-tinged memory of Commencement Bay, which lies only six miles away, suggesting a constant, hidden connection to the tides. To the east, the distant, snow-brushed peaks of the Cascade Range provide a jagged silhouette against the changing sky, grounding the horizon in permanence. The local terrain finds its pulse in the slow movement of Clover Creek, a waterway that meanders through the landscape just a mile from the center of town. Nearby, the stillness of Tule Lake reflects the gray, contemplative light of the Pacific Northwest, while the Parkland Prairie Addition offers a brief, preserved sanctuary of wild grass and open space.

Parkland grew from the ambition of pioneers who saw potential in the timber-rich soil and the promise of the rail line. The local economy has shifted from early forest clearing and agriculture to a more diverse blend of services and institutional stability. Small businesses and neighborhood commerce define the daily rhythm, supported by a workforce that often looks toward the regional centers of industry for its primary livelihood. The influence of the Tacoma Eastern Gulch remains a silent witness to the geological shifts that once shaped the region’s development. Today, Parkland sustains a modest, steady industry, where the labor of the day is measured by the steady hum of traffic and the persistence of local trade.

Cultural life in Parkland finds its anchor in the academic pursuit and the communal gathering spaces that define its public identity. Pacific Lutheran University serves as the intellectual heart of the neighborhood, drawing students and faculty who contribute a scholarly energy to the local streets. On clear days, the shadow of distant mountains and the proximity to Enchanted Island invite residents to look beyond the immediate grid of the neighborhood. While the region is modest, it has seen the influence of figures like the poet William Stafford, who found resonance in the quietude of this corner of the world. Annual community events and seasonal gatherings provide a structure to the year, allowing residents to mark time through shared traditions rather than the rush of the city.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Debbie Doolittle's Petting Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 0.8 mi, 162° S
Purvis Ponds (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 237° SW
Sprinker Recreation Center (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 180° S
Bresemann Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 192° S
Clover Creek Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.2 mi, 143° SE
Heron Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 210° SW
Spanaway Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 191° S
McChord Air Museum Heritage Hill Airpark (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 252° W
Canadian Vickers SA-10A Catalina (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 251° W
Significant Figures In The Development Of Polymers (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 348° N
Captain Robert Gray Memorial (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 337° NW
Meadow Park Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.8 mi, 316° NW
Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 309° NW
Chauncey & Johanna Griggs House (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 305° NW
Olympic-Willapa Hills-South Puget Sound Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 307° NW
Leschi Monument (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 298° NW
Abandoned Car (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 309° NW
The Big One (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 290° W
Hill Ward Chimney Relic (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 290° W
Clay Art Center (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 019° N
Fort Steilacoom Disc Golf Course (State Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 295° NW
Freighthouse Marketplace (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 005° N
Gathering Space Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 341° N
The Farm at SillyVille (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.1 mi, 068° E
Artists in Action (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 066° NE
Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 8.5 mi, 281° W
South Puget Sound Wildlife Area (Marine Protected Area) — 10.5 mi, 294° NW
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.2 mi, 260° W · 16k acres
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park) — 18.6 mi, 098° E · 236k acres
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 24.8 mi, 119° SE · 1.3M acres

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