Where is Parkland, Washington, USA?

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Where is Parkland Located? - Parkland is a city located in the Broward County of Washington, United States. Parkland lies between 31.549333 Degrees North latitudes and 97.1466695 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Parkland, Washington

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Where is Parkland?: The Google Map showing the location of Parkland in the U.S. state of Washington.

Where is Parkland Located?

Parkland is a city located in the Pierce County of Washington, United States. Parkland lies between 31.549333 Degrees North latitudes and 97.1466695 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Parkland city is 38623 people and the city has a total area of 8.64 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Parkland, Washington Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityParkland (Census-Designated Place)
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionWestern United States (Pacific Northwest)
Latitude47.1559° N
Longitude122.4439° W
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Land Area2.67 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area2.67 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)35,803
Population DensityApproximately 13,410 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes98444, 98445
Area Code253
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-53235
Congressional DistrictWashington's 10th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Parkland, Washington

CategoryDetails
Airport NameSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA CodeSEA
PortPort of Tacoma (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, Washington State Route 512, Pacific Avenue (SR 7), Spanaway Loop Road
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Tacoma Dome Station
Local Bus/Transit ServicePierce Transit
  • Interstate 5 (I-5) – Primary north–south interstate connecting Parkland with Tacoma, Olympia, Seattle, and Portland.
  • Washington State Route 512 – Major east–west highway linking Parkland with Puyallup, Lakewood, and Interstate 5.
  • State Route 7 (Pacific Avenue) – Principal commercial corridor connecting Parkland with Tacoma, Spanaway, and Mount Rainier communities.
  • Spanaway Loop Road – Regional roadway serving residential neighborhoods and nearby commercial districts.

Top Places to Visit in Parkland, Washington

Landmark NameType
Pacific Lutheran UniversityUniversity Campus
Bresemann ForestNature Preserve
Spanaway ParkRegional Park
LeMay – America's Car MuseumMuseum
Point Defiance ParkUrban Park
Fort Steilacoom ParkHistoric Park
Tacoma Nature CenterNature Center
Sprinker Recreation CenterSports Complex
Washington State History MuseumMuseum
Lake Spanaway Golf CourseGolf Course

Driving Distances from Parkland, Washington to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
TacomaWashington715 minutes
LakewoodWashington510 minutes
SpanawayWashington310 minutes
PuyallupWashington1020 minutes
University PlaceWashington1020 minutes
FifeWashington1020 minutes
Federal WayWashington1825 minutes
OlympiaWashington3040 minutes
SeattleWashington3750 minutes
Gig HarborWashington1830 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Parkland, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and business programs
Pierce College – Fort SteilacoomPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
University of Washington TacomaPublicUniversityUrban research and professional studies
Clover Park Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeCareer and technical education
Franklin Pierce School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Parkland, Washington

Spanaway Lake, American Lake, Clover Creek, Chambers Creek, Lake Steilacoom, Waughop Lake, Puget Sound, Puyallup River, Tacoma Narrows, Nisqually River

Stadiums in Parkland

PLU Sparks Stadium, Sprinker Recreation Center, Franklin Pierce Stadium, Cheney Stadium, Tacoma Dome, Lake Spanaway Golf Course, Oakbrook Golf Club

Parkland, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Parkland developed in the late nineteenth century as a farming community south of Tacoma and grew alongside expanding transportation routes.
  • The establishment of Pacific Lutheran University in 1890 played a central role in shaping the community's educational and cultural identity.
  • Following World War II, Parkland experienced rapid suburban growth as the nearby Tacoma metropolitan area expanded.
  • The community has long maintained close ties with Joint Base Lewis-McChord, contributing to its diverse population and regional economy.
  • Today, Parkland is recognized for its university presence, residential neighborhoods, convenient transportation links, and proximity to Tacoma's educational and cultural attractions.

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