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Welcome to Parker

Parker, located 23 miles southeast of Denver, is renowned as a rural yet elegant community that takes pride in its peaceful residential streets. Parker is known for its distinctive Western-Victorian downtown and community feel, which it has worked hard to maintain despite its expanding prosperity. It has been named Tree City USA for its outstanding city forestry for the past 22 years. It is the second largest town in Douglas County, with 58,512 residents, and is now Colorado's 19th most populous municipality. It has 250 acres of meadows and over 900 acres of green spaces, ensuring a memorable experience for locals and tourists.

Parker was named the No. 12 Best Place to Live by Time Magazine in 2013, praising the town's exceptional performing arts center, local water park, and housing affordability, which is a big incentive for many people to buy a house in Parker. The town is known for its excellent education system and diverse shopping, dining, and leisure opportunities. While it has its share of suburban homes, several equestrian properties are on acreage here too.

What to Love

Western-Victorian downtown
Proximity to Denver
Acres of parks and trails to enjoy
Many neighborhoods have gorgeous mountain views

Local Lifestyle

Parker is the perfect town for those who like nature and the great outdoors. It offers about 27 miles of well-kept multi-use trails and six miles of equestrian trails popular for horseback riding, jogging, and biking. Cherry Creek Trail runs north and south through Denver and continues from the city center. There is also a beautiful recreation facility and a field house with climbing walls, batting cages, turf fields, swimming pools, and an inline skate rink.

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

39 North CO (formerly Wrought' n Apples) is the go-to place to find gifts and holiday décor. This boutique and gift shop is chock full of one-of-a-kind artsy items by local artists. For women's clothing, shoes, and accessories, head to Cinderella Ranch Boutique. The shop is clean, the staff is terrific, and they have a fantastic selection of jewelry, clothes, shoes, and gifts. The Parker Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. This colorful market is rounded out by four local vegetable growers and three western slope fruit growers, as well as great food selections, stunning plants and flowers, and on-site cooking.

Downtown Parker is brimming with great restaurants that satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Black+Haus Tavern is a great location to hang out with friends and enjoy exciting, fresh, and savory cuisine and drinks made with locally, sustainably, and ethically produced products. If you are craving frozen yogurt, head to Swirls Frozen Yogurt. They have 12 excellent self-serve yogurt varieties to choose from, two of which are always dairy-free. After swirling your preferred flavor (or combinations of flavors), top it with any of their 70+ toppings.

Indochine, Parker's best Asian restaurant, serves a wide selection of Vietnamese, Sushi, and Thai meals. There are also plenty of gluten-free options. Other notable restaurants include Fika Coffee House, Kilwins, Parker Garage, Tailgate Tavern & Grill, Upper Deck, and West Main Taproom + Grill.

Things to Do

Downtown Parker has a combination of Western businesses and Victorian-style structures. There are boutiques, a confectionery store, eateries (including a farm-to-table restaurant), bars, and cafes, among other things. Wander the streets and take in the small-town atmosphere, then stop for lunch and people-watching.

The Reuter-Hess Reservoir, a vital water supply for Douglas County residents, features several recreational activities, including paddleboarding, special events, photography excursions, National Trails Day guided tours, fishing, an Open Swim race, birdwatching watching, and wildlife viewing.

Discover Park, located near the town library, features activities and concerts throughout the year. It has a performance stage for shows open to the public every summer. Various public artworks installations can also be found across the area.

If you are in the mood for a bike ride or hike, the Sulphur Gulch Trail winds through Parker for four and a half miles. It links to the Cherry Creek Trail, allowing you to extend your trek or bike ride. The PACE Center (Parker Arts, Culture & Event Center) and Vehicle Vault are well worth a visit for their extensive art, culture, and historical collections.

Denver is approximately a 30-minute drive north of Parker, and you can spend a day — or several – exploring the city. The Denver Art Museum, the Denver Zoo, the Denver Botanic Gardens, and numerous other attractions await you in Colorado's largest city.

Schools

Parker falls under the Douglas County School District RE-1. Top schools in this neighborhood include:

Chaparral High School, Grades 9-12
Legend High School, Grades 9-12
Lutheran High School, Grades 9-12
Colorado Early Colleges Parker, Grades 9-12

Overview for Parker, CO

57,311 people live in Parker, where the median age is 35.6 and the average individual income is $48,857. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

57,311

Total Population

35.6 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,857

Average individual Income

Around Parker, CO

There's plenty to do around Parker, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

Walking Score

53

Bikeable

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Enchanted Herbs Tea & Kratom, Parker X Fitness Club, and Zenith Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Enchanted Herbs Tea & Kratom page on Yelp Search 11881 N Hwy 83 on Google Maps	Dining	1.87 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Parker X Fitness Club page on Yelp Search 18871 Plaza Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.3 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Zenith Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu page on Yelp Search 18366 Lincoln Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.98 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Amy Mazeski page on Yelp	Active	3.17 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kim & Cam's Taekwondo Academy page on Yelp Search 10490 Dransfeldt Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.24 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the IVORY Med Spa page on Yelp Search 18425 Pony Express Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.97 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brittney Moore Hair page on Yelp Search 18425 Pony Express Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.97 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Art Of Massage page on Yelp Search 19501 E Mainstreet on Google Maps	Beauty	0.99 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Saheli Eyebrow Threading Beauty Salon - Parker page on Yelp Search 12311 Pine Bluffs Way on Google Maps	Beauty	1.47 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Essential Esthetics Spa page on Yelp Search 18575 Stage Run Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.81 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Growth Clinic page on Yelp Search 19690 Mainstreet on Google Maps	Beauty	1.05 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sublime Skincare page on Yelp	Beauty	3.17 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Parker, CO

Population Households Employment

Parker has 20,083 households, with an average household size of 2.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Parker do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 57,311 people call Parker home. The population density is 2,565.99 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

57,311

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.6

Median Age

49.43 / 50.57%

Men vs Women

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20,083

Total Households

2.85

Average Household Size

$48,857

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Parker, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Parker. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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