Town (not a City): Parker

County: Douglas

Zip Code: 80138, 80134

Population: 49,857 (2014)

Elevation: 5,900 ft

About: Parker, Colorado is a dynamic community 20 miles southeast of Denver in Douglas County.  Parker is 20.8 square miles with a population of 45,000.  Located at the midpoint between Colorado’s two largest cities, Denver and Colorado Springs, Parker is a popular location to live and offers significant opportunity for business development.  Near the Denver Tech Center with easy access to I-25, E-470 and the Denver International Airport, Parker residents enjoy fabulous real estate opportunities in every price range.

Family and activity friendly, Parker’s freshly renovated Rec Center now includes a 100,000 square-foot complete with two basketball courts, workout equipment, saunas, a swimming pool, climbing tower, an inline hockey rink, and indoor athletic fields.  Outdoor lovers will enjoy the proximity to nearby  Castlewood Canyon State Park with its 100 miles of trails and the challenge of three of Douglas County’s designated Flat 14ers.

Historic downtown Parker delights residents and visitors year-round.  The open-air Mainstreet Farmer’s Market kicks off in early spring and runs through late fall, Parker Day’s every June, Barker Day’s at O’Brien Park for our furry friends in September, Art in the Park, Wine Walks and Oktoberfest are just a few of the events that draw people to Parker.  Other downtown amenities include local shops, restaurants, and a 200-seat auditorium.  A recent addition, the Parker Arts, Culture and Events (PACE) Center is a state-of-the-art cultural facility – a major regional attraction. The center features a 500-seat theatre, an art gallery, and art classes for both children and adults.