*Ranked Among One of Th e Best Places To Live, By Money Magazine Parker Colorado.
Ranked Among One of The Best Places To Live, By Money Magazine! Money Magazine recently ranked Parker, Colorado as one of the number one cities to live in nation wide!
Discover a whole new way of living in Parker Colorado. Situated only 20 miles southeast of Denver (20 minute drive), Parker offers small town charm with the convenience of big city living. Parker offers a variety of recreational opportunities including an extensive trail system, horseback riding, baseball, biking, golf as well as nearby Frisbee golf, and swimming. The scenery is breath taking with mountain vistas surrounding you. As you walk-jog or bike you are always surrounded by the majestic mountain scenery including Pikes Peak. Parker also offers several events-Farmers Market every Sunday May thru September, Parker Days Carnival, Taste of Parker, Art Festivals and more...
Parker is located near several major highways including C-470 and I-25, which allows for a short commute to the Denver Tech Center and easy access to shopping at the renowned Park Meadows Mall, the new hospitals Sky Ridge Medical Center and Parker Adventist Hospital, and only minutes from The Wildlife Experience a wonderful place to have fun while learning about different species of wild life.
The Parkinson Team is your Parker real estate specialist, we are a full service real estate company. Since our office is located in Parker, we have in-depth knowledge of the Parker real estate market and the ability to provide you with valuable insight on Parker living.
Facts & Statistics:
FOUNDED: Parker, Colorado was founded in 1864.
INCORPORATED: Parker became a municipality in 1981.
LOCATION: 20 miles southeast of Denver, Colorado
ELEVATION: Parker sits at an elevation of 5,900 feet above sea level.
SIZE & POPULATION: The Town of Parker is 16 square miles with a current population of 45,000 people residing within the incorporated town boundaries.
PARKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Parker's Chamber of Commerce sponsors many local events including Parker Country Festival. The Parker Economic Development Council works closely with businesses interested in moving or expanding to the Parker area.
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER (Students: 79; Location: 10650 S PARKGLENN WAY; Grades: PK - KG)
Schools:
Public Middle and High Schools:
Chaparral High School - The newest high school in Parker, starting it's first year with 9-12 in 2000. Located in Stonegate. Ponderosa High School - Providing a challenging high school experience to prepare our students for the next level. Very well designed and maintained website.
Sagewood Middle School - 7th & 8th grade Feeder school for Ponderosa. Shows activities, student and parent pages and contact information.
Sierra Middle School - Comprehensive site that was build by a 7th grade student. Feeder school for Chaparral.
Castle Rock Middle School - Up to Date Homework help for students, school newsletter and contact information.
Douglas County High School - Parent and student newsletters, and academic and extra curricular activities information.
Public Elementary and Charter Schools
Cherokee Trail Elementary - K-6, Non-Traditional school using multi aged classrooms and whole language learning techniques.
Challenge to Excellence Charter School K-8 Charter School using Padeia, and other curriculums. Integrates reading, writing, math and science, with emphasis on applied technologies.
Iron Horse Elementary School - Information about the newest grade school in Parker, including mission statement, hours of operation, staff, calendar and child care.
Arapahoe Community College - Arapahoe Community College with a campus in Parker at The University Center at Chaparral High School.
The University Center at Chaparral - The University addresses a broad spectrum of educational needs by offering individual classes, certificate programs, undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
