Sherwood Park
in Madison County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.720 and -86.662 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 43' 11" and W -86° 39' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:53 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 7:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-11 07:34:58

Delve into Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park in Madison County (Alabama) is located in United States about 605 mi (or 974 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sherwood Park is now 09:53 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Sherwood Park, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Huntsville, Athens, Washington Street Courthouse Annex, Decatur and Fayetteville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 25% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

22°C (71 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Huntsville

Address
0,6 mi
6800 GOVERNORS WEST NW
35806 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Element Huntsville

Address
0,8 mi
6810 GOVERNORS WEST NW
35806 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center

Address
0,9 mi
5 Tranquility Base
35805 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Candlewood Suites HUNTSVILLE - RESEARCH PARK

Address
0,6 mi
201 Exchange Place
35806 HUNTSVILLE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Huntsville University Drive

Address
1,4 mi
4804 University Drive NW
35816 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Huntsville

Address
2,1 mi
6305 Residence Inn Road
35806 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Huntsville

Address
2,0 mi
1125 McMurtrie Drive
35806 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn Huntsville

Address
1,8 mi
1385 Enterprise Way
35806 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville-Space Center

Address
1,4 mi
4801 Governors House Drive
35805 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Huntsville West/Redstone Gateway

Address
1,6 mi
6500 Redstone Gateway SW
35808 Huntsville
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Pack 211 Huntsville Trip

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 05:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Keith Edwards

Pack 211 trip to Huntsville AL. We visited the NASA Space and rocket Center, Sci-Quest, and did some great camping at Monte Sano State Park.


Magnolia River cuts ribbon for new office in Huntsville

Published: April 13, 2012
Length: 56:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: huntsvillecity

March 16, 2012 Magnolia River opened offices in Huntsville's Cummings Research Park. On hand were Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Chief Operating Officer Ronnie Huff and the Chamber's ...


Deborah Barnhart Opening Remarks - 2011 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony

Published: July 26, 2011
Length: 47:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hab1.com

Space Camp CEO Dr. Deborah Barnhart makes her opening remarks at the 2011 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony. 2011 marked her first International Space Camp as CEO of the U.S. ...


Rockets, Trains & Automobiles

Published: January 21, 2015
Length: 11:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

A westbound Norfolk Southern freight goes into Elko Siding. Elko is across I-565 from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the home of Space Camp. The tall rocket is a replica of a Saturn V,...


Rockets, Trains & Automobiles with a Coal Train

Published: January 23, 2015
Length: 47:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CameraBryan

This eastbound coal train is leaving Elko Siding after waiting on the main for a westbound mixed. Elko is across I-565 from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the home of Space Camp. The tall...


The U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Published: August 18, 2011
Length: 16:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: blitzquest

The center, which is in Huntsville, Alabama, makes for a great half day visit. There is enough here, including some rides and games to appeal to both kids and adults. The exhibits and information...


New Zealand - 2008 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony

Published: August 06, 2008
Length: 00:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hab1.com

Educator John Wright and students Patrick Brian Sharp and Kent Teague introduce their home country of New Zealand at the 2008 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony. New Zealand comes ...


Austria - 2014 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hab1.com

Educator Elisabeth Weber and students Luisa Gartner and Benedikt Mahringer introduce their home country of Austria at the 2014 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony.


Costa Rica - 2010 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 58:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hab1.com

Educator Jimenez Franklin and students Jose Daniel and Keren Ramirez introduce their home country of Costa Rica at the 2010 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony.


Greece - 2010 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 58:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hab1.com

Educator Lida Arnellou and students Georgios Lioutas and Despoina Pazouli introduce their home country of Greece at the 2010 International Space Camp Opening Ceremony.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Space Shuttle Pathfinder

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Pathfinder is a Space Shuttle test simulator made of steel and wood. Constructed by NASA in 1977 as an unnamed facilities test article, it was purchased in the early 1980s by a Japanese organization which had it refurbished, named it, and placed it on display in Tokyo. The mockup was later returned to the United States and placed on permanent display at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in May 1988.

Located at 34.7108, -86.6528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Space Shuttle orbiters, Buildings and structures in Huntsville, Alabama, Culture of Huntsville, Alabama, Space Shuttle tourist attractions, U.S. Space & Rocket Center

University of Alabama in Huntsville

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (also known as UAHuntsville or UAH) is a state-supported, public, coeducational research university, located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees, and is organized in five colleges: business, engineering, liberal arts, nursing and science.

Located at 34.7272, -86.6398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Educational institutions established in 1950, Landmarks in Alabama, National Association of Schools of Music, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Buildings and structures in Huntsville, Alabama, Visitor attractions in Huntsville, Alabama, 1950 establishments in the United States

MPTA-ET

The Main Propulsion Test Article External Tank (MPTA-ET) was built by NASA to be used in conjunction with MPTA-098 for structural tests of the Space Shuttle Main Engines prior to construction of flyable craft.

Located at 34.7108, -86.6529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Space Shuttle program

Cummings Research Park

Cummings Research Park, located primarily in the city of Huntsville, Alabama is the second largest research park in the United States, and the fourth largest in the world. The Research Triangle Park in North Carolina is the only research park in the United States that is larger. Cummings Research Park is a member of the Association of University Research Parks. The University of Alabama in Huntsville serves as anchor tenant for the park.

Located at 34.7237, -86.6478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Economy of Alabama, Science parks in the United States, High-technology business districts, Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Business parks of the United States, Geography of Huntsville, Alabama

Madison Square Mall

Madison Square Mall is Huntsville, Alabama's largest enclosed shopping center, encompassing over 929,993 sq ft . It is also now the oldest extant enclosed shopping mall in the city. Anchored by JCPenney, Dillard's Clearance Center, Sears, and Belk, the mall is located on the corner of University Dr. (U.S. 72) and Research Park Blvd. Madison Square Mall opened on August 1, 1984 with anchors JCPenney, Parisian, Castner Knott, Pizitz, and a Sears which had relocated from Heart of Huntsville Mall.

Located at 34.7376, -86.6662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Huntsville, Alabama, Shopping malls established in 1984, CBL & Associates Properties

Bridge Street Town Centre

Bridge Street Town Centre is a lifestyle center (shopping center) in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. It was developed by O&S Holdings and designed by TSArchitects, both of Los Angeles. The center is located in Cummings Research Park at the intersection of Old Madison Pike, Interstate 565, and Research Park Boulevard. Bridge Street includes 550,000 sq ft of retail space featuring a Monaco Pictures theater and 70 shops and restaurants including P. F Changs.

Located at 34.717, -86.674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls established in 2007, Shopping malls in Huntsville, Alabama, Shopping districts and streets in the United States

National Space Science and Technology Center

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) is a joint research venture between NASA and the seven research universities of the state of Alabama, represented by the Space Science and Technology Alliance. The aim of the NSSTC is to foster collaboration in research between government, academia, and industry. It consists of seven research centers: Space Science, Global Hydrology & Climate, Information Technology, Advanced Optics, Biotechnology, Material, and Propulsion.

Located at 34.725, -86.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, Landmarks in Alabama, NASA facilities, Buildings and structures in Huntsville, Alabama

2010 University of Alabama in Huntsville shooting

At the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UA Huntsville) in Huntsville, Alabama, three people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting on February 12, 2010. During the course of a routine meeting of the biology department attended by approximately 12 people, a professor stood up and began shooting those closest to her with a 9-millimeter handgun.

Located at 34.7272, -86.6398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2010 in Alabama, 2010 murders in the United States, Deaths by firearm in Alabama, History of Huntsville, Alabama, Mass shooting, Murder in Alabama, School killings in the United States, University of Alabama in Huntsville, University shootings in the United States

capture of the webcam Sherwood Park: UAH NSSTC & Shelby Center Camera

Sherwood Park: UAH NSSTC & Shelby Center Camera, Sherwood Park (source)

capture of the webcam Huntsville: WAFF 48's Saturn V Rocket Cam

Huntsville: WAFF 48's Saturn V Rocket Cam, Huntsville (source)

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