Welcome to Parker!

Although the Town of Parker is relatively new (formed in 1981,) the area it occupies has a rich Colorado history that any resident, new or old, would be proud of. Explorers, trappers and traders during the mid 1800s were all familiar with the landscape of Parker as old Indian trails near Parker were used by many who were seeking gold, trade or adventure.

After the house was added onto and transferred ownership a number of times, James Parker bought the 20-Mile House in 1874 and expanded it to include a blacksmith shop, a general store, a school house and an official Post Office. Parker was also a stage stop on the way to Denver. About this time other families began to move to the area and an official community was born.

The incorporation of the Town of Parker in 1981 included Rowley Downs, Parker Square and the Downtown and Parker Plaza commercial areas. Since that time, Parker has annexed many other near-by areas and subdivisions making the town a healthy size of 16 square miles and bringing the town's population from a mere 300 people in the early 80s to more than 40,000 today.

But make no mistake, even though Parker Colorado is sure to continue to grow, it will always be a town (with a small town feel,) and never ever feel like a city.  That is the towns heritage.