Parkwood Washington Map

About Parkwood, Washington

Parkwood is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,873. The population density is 1031.7 people per km². Parkwood is located at 47.5332°N, 122.6101°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98366.

Parkwood breathes with the quiet dignity of the Pacific Northwest, its landscape a gentle yielding of evergreen forest to the soft, damp air that carries the scent of cedar and moss. It lies 2.6 miles south-south-east of Bremerton, WA (from Bremerton, WA: bearing 156°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south of Kitsap. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, verdant hues of Douglas fir and western red cedar, slope towards the hidden coves and inlets that fringe the Puget Sound. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, milky quality, filtering through the dense canopy in diffused shafts, illuminating the damp, dark earth and the vibrant, almost luminous green of ferns that carpet the forest floor. The air itself feels alive, cool and moist, a constant reminder of the proximity to the vast expanse of water and the dramatic, cloud-laden skies that often preside overhead. The story of Parkwood is one of quiet resilience, a place that grew organically from the rich resources of its environment. Historically, logging was the lifeblood, the immense trees felled and sent down to the water for transport, a trade that shaped the very terrain and the character of its early inhabitants. Though the great logging operations have largely receded, a connection to the land persists, evident in the small, independent businesses that still cater to a lifestyle intertwined with the outdoors – boat builders, specialty woodworkers, and the artisans whose crafts reflect the natural beauty surrounding them. The nearby waters of Puget Sound, a constant presence, offer not just scenic vistas but also a subtle hum of activity, from recreational boats to the occasional ferry, linking Parkwood to the wider world with a rhythm that is both present and timeless.

About This Parkwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parkwood, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.533151, -122.610136. 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 Parkwood and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Parkwood includes the ZIP code (98133), telephone area code (206, 253, 425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (South Kitsap 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 Parkwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.