A small town with a big heart, Parker is a place rooted in history and heritage.  From the historic downtown and parks, trails and wide open spaces, to the cultural arts center and engaging events like Barker Days and the Christmas Carriage Parade, you’re sure to find that Parker is indeed your kind of place.
Whether you seek genuine family time in the many year-round community events and activities, inspiration in arts and culture venues, solitude in the miles of open space and trails or togetherness with old friends and new in our cafes and restaurants, a day in Parker will be remembered for a lifetime. The city of Parker has been ranked No. 2 by Money.com on its 2020 Best Places to Live in America list. Come see why this town is consistently heralded as a great place to live!

Located in Douglas County, Parker has easy access to the Denver metropolitan area is known for its unique Western-Victorian downtown and its hometown feel. Voted “2019’s Best Places To Raise A Family In Colorado,” it's not hard to see why this is a highly sought after home for young families as nearly every business, attraction and event is centered around family.

Parker truly has something for everyone, from a dense suburban feel near downtown Parker to sprawling equestrian ranches on the edge of town, Parker honors its Western roots throughout the year. The Parker Police Department has created a Mounted Patrol Unit for parades, community policing events, crowd control, crime prevention, park/trail patrols, and to assist with searches of lost persons.