Where is Sherwood, Arkansas, USA?

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Where is Sherwood Located? - Sherwood is a city located in the Pulaski County of Arkansas, United States. Sherwood lies between 34.1975 Degrees North latitudes and 119.1771 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Sherwood, Arkansas

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Where is Sherwood Located?

Sherwood is a city located in the Pulaski County of Arkansas, United States. Sherwood lies between 34.1975 Degrees North latitudes and 119.1771 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Sherwood city is 32731 people and the city has a total area of 20.84 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Sherwood, Arkansas Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySherwood
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
State CapitalLittle Rock
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude34.8151° N
Longitude92.2243° W
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Land Area (sq mi)19.10
Water Area (sq mi)0.24
Total Area (sq mi)19.34
Population (2020 Census)32,731
Population Density (per sq mi)1,713.7
ZIP Codes72116, 72117
Area Code501
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code0565070
Congressional District2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Sherwood

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameBill and Hillary Clinton National Airport provides commercial air service.
IATA CodeLIT
PortNone; inland location
Major HighwaysInterstate 40, U.S. Highway 67, U.S. Highway 167, and Arkansas Highway 107
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service is available in nearby Little Rock.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRock Region Metro provides public transportation services in the Little Rock metropolitan area.
  • Interstate 40 provides access between Sherwood, Little Rock, Memphis, and western Arkansas communities.
  • U.S. Highway 67 and U.S. Highway 167 connect Sherwood with northern Pulaski County and central Arkansas.
  • Arkansas Highway 107 provides local access through Sherwood and nearby areas.
  • The city is connected to the greater Little Rock metropolitan transportation network.

Top Places to Visit in Sherwood, Arkansas

Landmark NameType
Sherwood ForestCommunity Park
Sherwood Sports ComplexSports Facility
Wild River Country AreaRecreation Area
Lake Cherrywood ParkPark
Indianhead LakeLake
Little Rock Air Force BaseMilitary Facility
Arkansas Inland Maritime MuseumMuseum
William J. Clinton Presidential LibraryLibrary and Museum
Arkansas State CapitolHistoric Building
Big Dam BridgeBridge and Recreation Area

Driving Distances from Sherwood, Arkansas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Little RockArkansas1015 min
North Little RockArkansas510 min
ConwayArkansas2530 min
JacksonvilleArkansas1015 min
Pine BluffArkansas5055 min
Hot SpringsArkansas601 hr 15 min
Fort SmithArkansas1602 hr 30 min
MemphisTennessee1402 hr 15 min
FayettevilleArkansas2003 hr
DallasTexas3305 hr

Colleges and Universities near Sherwood, Arkansas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Arkansas at Little RockPublicUniversityResearch, business, engineering, and professional programs
University of Central ArkansasPublicUniversityEducation, health sciences, and liberal arts
Philander Smith UniversityPrivateUniversityHistorically Black university and liberal arts education
Pulaski Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and workforce training

Waterbodies in Sherwood, Arkansas

Indianhead Lake, Lake Cherrywood, Bayou Meto, Arkansas River, Lake Maumelle

Golf Courses near Sherwood, Arkansas

Sherwood Forest Golf Club, The Greens at North Hills, Rebsamen Golf Course, Maumelle Country Club

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Sherwood, Arkansas

Landmark NameType
Sherwood ForestCommunity Park
Sherwood Sports ComplexSports Facility
Lake Cherrywood ParkPark
Indianhead LakeLake
Little Rock Air Force BaseMilitary Facility
Arkansas Inland Maritime MuseumMuseum
William J. Clinton Presidential LibraryLibrary and Museum
Arkansas State CapitolHistoric Building
Big Dam BridgeBridge and Recreation Area
Arkansas RiverNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Sherwood, Arkansas

Indianhead Lake, Lake Cherrywood, Bayou Meto, Arkansas River, Lake Maumelle

Golf Courses near Sherwood, Arkansas

Sherwood Forest Golf Club, The Greens at North Hills, Rebsamen Golf Course, Maumelle Country Club

Sherwood, Arkansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Sherwood was incorporated in 1948 and developed as a suburban community north of Little Rock.
  • The city grew rapidly during the second half of the 20th century as the Little Rock metropolitan area expanded.
  • Sherwood was named after the legendary Sherwood Forest associated with the Robin Hood stories.
  • The community developed around residential neighborhoods, local businesses, parks, and nearby military facilities.
  • Sherwood continues to be an important residential city within the central Arkansas region.

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