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Parkland

Washington, United States · North America

About Parkland

Parkland is worth a stop: 10 minutes from McChord Air Force Base, 9km from LeMay - America's Car Museum.

Parkland is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 35,803, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Parkland sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Parkland to your route.

About Parkland

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a private Lutheran university in Parkland, Washington, United States. It was founded by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants in 1890. PLU is sponsored by the 580 congregations of Region I of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has approximately 2,700 students enrolled. As of

Read more 2023, the school employs approximately 238 full-time professors on the 156-acre (63 ha) woodland campus. PLU’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Liberal Studies; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies.

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Where is Parkland located?

Parkland is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.1554 latitude, -122.4340 longitude.

What is the population of Parkland?

Parkland has a population of approximately 35,803 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
35,803
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.1554, -122.4340

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Worth the detour from Parkland

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

LeMay - America's Car Museum

One of the world's largest automotive museums with 350 vehicles in a striking facility overlooking Tacoma's waterfront.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Parkland

  • 76 kmChinook PassWA-410 crosses the Cascade crest at 5,430 feet on Mount Rainier's eastern flank; the stone arch at the summit frames one of the classic postcard views of the volcano.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Parkland.

Midland

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 8,962

McChord Air Force Base

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 2,507

Spanaway

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 27,227

Summit

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 7,985

Summit View

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 7,236

Lakewood

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 59,829

Waller

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 7,922

Frederickson

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 18,719

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