Parker, located in Douglas County with easy access to the Denver metropolitan area, is known for its unique Western-Victorian downtown and its hometown feel.
Facts
Founding: Parker, Colorado was founded in 1864
Incorporation: Parker became a municipality in 1981
Location: Parker is located 20 miles southeast of Denver, Colorado
Elevation: Parker sits at an elevation of 5,900 feet above sea level
Size and Population: The Town of Parker is 21.5 square miles with a current population of approximately 52,000 people residing within the incorporated Town boundaries