Taking great pride in its Western Victorian charm, Parker, Colorado was incorporated in 1981 and has its own historical society. Parker currently has 1,601 acres of Commercial/Industrial zoning, and 2.2 million square feet of existing retail, commercial, office, and light industrial space.
The population of Parker is 23,558. It is a relatively young community with a median age of 30.7 years and has a median household income of $74,116. Over 45% of its residents over the age of 25 have earned at least a Bachelors degree.
The Town of Parker is committed to providing a variety of recreational opportunities. In order to provide bicycle riders, walkers, joggers and equestrians with safe and enjoyable routes, the Town maintains approximately 12 miles of concrete paved, multi-use trails throughout the Town. The Cherry Creek trail - approximately 8 miles long - is the most significant trail resource in the Town, and extends from the Norton Farms Open Space in the north to Stroh Ranch Park in the south.
In June 1999, the Town Council approved the Town's first open space acquisition. Approximately 75 acres adjacent to the northern Town boundary, known as the Norton property, was purchased through a cooperative partnership between the Town of Parker and Douglas County with sales tax dollars specifically allocated for open space and parks.
Parker has many parks ranging from O'Brien Park in the downtown area to the County's Challenger Park adjacent to our Recreation Center. A new youth baseball field sponsored by the Colorado Rockies just opened at Salisbury Equestrian Park and a brand new outdoor pool facility just opened at O'Brien Park. In the future, the traditional horse uses at Salisbury will be improved.
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