Page Contents for Parker, Colorado

Statistics & Facts

Location

Weather & Climate

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Colorado state capital is Denver.
The population of Parker is approximately 16,000 (1998), 45297 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 2,095 (1990), 15917 (2010).
The amount of land area in Parker is 34.281 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.049 sq kilometers.
The distance from Parker to Washington DC is 1574 miles.
The distance to the Colorado state capital is 18 miles. (as the crow flies)
Parker is positioned 39.50 degrees north of the equator and 104.76 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

not far from either Denver or Colorado Springs, or the Rocky Mountains.
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Climate

seasonal! There are four distinct seasons here in Parker. We have beautiful falls, exhilarating winters, lovely springs and our summers are perfect.
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History & History Related Items

Parker originally called Pine Grove
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The founding of Parker

over 130 years ago!

The incorporation of Parker

1981

Attractions

Parker is currently the 6th fastest growing city in the country and also in Douglas County, the fastest growing county in the country.

Learn more about Parker, Colorado

For businesses, events, services and more, see Virtual Parker

Parker Colorado online - with lots of links and information for Parker and the area.
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Parker City Government

Parker has a Council/Manager form of government. The Town Administrator is appointed by the Town Council.

Parker Chamber

Chamber of Commerce
19201 E. Mainstreet, Suite 103
Parker, Colorado 80134
Phone: (303) 841-4268
Fax: (303) 841-8061

Parker Organizations

Chamber of Commerce
19201 E. Mainstreet, Suite 103
Parker, Colorado 80134
Phone: (303) 841-4268
Fax: (303) 841-8061

Parker Schools

Schools in Parker