- Elevation, modelled
- 197 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Nanny Mountain299 m · 24.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Uwharrie Scenic Road23.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:41local time
- Coordinates
- 35.0520, -80.6652
Playground is a park in North Carolina, at a modelled 197 m. Nanny Mountain stands 299 m to the west, 25 miles off. The nearest named place is The Park, a park 0.7 miles away. Uwharrie Scenic Road passes 23 miles off. 6 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Playground. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Mountain | W 274° | 299 m | 24.8 mi |
| Capps Hill | NW 326° | 244 m | 20.3 mi |
| Red Hill | NE 43° | 228 m | 1.4 mi |
| Barnett Mountain | W 277° | 227 m | 25.0 mi |
| Polk Mountain | E 79° | 205 m | 15.3 mi |
| Rebel Hill | E 85° | 185 m | 21.6 mi |
- 23.1 mi off the Uwharrie Scenic Road
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- The Park: 0.7 mi
- The Park Playground: 0.7 mi
- Edna Love Park: 1.4 mi
- Brook Valley Park: 1.6 mi
- Crossing Paths Park: 1.9 mi
Artworks
- Ancient Wisdom: 4.1 mi
- Time Further Out: 4.4 mi
- Blue & White Armchair: 5.0 mi
- Prismatic Aura 3: 5.3 mi
- Blended Joy: 5.4 mi
Attractions: 58
- Carl J. McEwen Historic Village: 8.7 mi
- Big Rock: 9.2 mi
- Arch: 10.4 mi
- Arch: 10.4 mi
- Arch: 10.5 mi
Historic sites: 50
- Memorial Flag: 3.7 mi
- Cemetary Bell: 3.7 mi
- Stumptown Veterans Memorial: 5.5 mi
- Lucas Family Gristmill Site: 9.0 mi
- North Carolina Korean War Memorial: 9.0 mi
Museums: 32
- Stevens Creek Nature Center: 6.5 mi
- Monroe Science Center: 8.3 mi
- Museum of the Waxhaws: 9.9 mi
- Jesse Helms Center: 13.1 mi
- Mint Museum Randolph: 13.1 mi
Gardens: 26
- Matthews UMC Genesis Garden: 5.3 mi
- Matthews Community Garden: 6.1 mi
- Anna'a Garden: 6.4 mi
- Lower School Garden: 6.4 mi
- Good Shepherd Community Garden: 8.2 mi
Nature reserves: 18
- Providence Nature Preserve: 6.0 mi
- Stevens Creek Nature Preserve: 6.2 mi
- Flat Branch Nature Preserve: 7.2 mi
- Big Rock Nature Reserve: 9.2 mi
- Evergreen Nature Preserve: 12.4 mi
Peaks: 6
- Red Hill: 1.4 mi
- Polk Mountain: 15.3 mi
- Capps Hill: 20.3 mi
- Rebel Hill: 21.6 mi
- Nanny Mountain: 24.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- North Carolina Welcome Center: 15.0 mi
- South Carolina Welcome Center: 15.8 mi
Beaches: 2
- South Point Beach: 20.8 mi
- Sailing Beach: 22.0 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Carowinds Grove: 15.9 mi
Springs: 1
- Cold Spring: 24.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:27 | 19:01 | 19:35 |
| June solstice | 06:10 | 20:03 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 18:48 | 19:21 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:36 | 17:15 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 42 | 46 | 53 | 61 | 69 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 72 | 62 | 51 | 45 |
| Precip in | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Monroe AP, 4 mi away.
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