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Parker, Colorado
Douglas County
Parker began in 1860 as a stage stop. Named
appropriately the "Twenty Mile House". It is twenty miles
from there to the next stage stop now know as Colfax and Colorado Blvd. in
Denver. The Twenty Mile House eventually was owned by James Sample
Parker, show gave his name to the now bustling town.
Now a days, Denver is too crowed for some people, so they
are moving out to the suburbs. parker has become a popular
destination for these folks who want "elbow space".
Main Street in Parker has old time charm, flanked by
modern convenience. New housing developments are planned to take
advantage of open spaces and walking trails.
Rural Parker stretches beyond Douglas County over to
Elbert County to the east. Horse lovers rejoice on five acre plotted
communities on the prairie. Best of all are the views of the Front
range. On a clear day, the mountains are visible from Pikes
Peak to Longs Peak (about 150 miles of mountains!).
Other amenities in the area include a recreation center, a
new public library, two golf courses and miles of bike trails.
If you are interested in Parker or other Denver
neighborhoods, please use the relocation form to obtain more home purchase
information. Click here for a direct
link
Quick Facts on Parker:
Population: 13,071
Government: Mayor/council
Sales Taxes: 7.8%
Utilities: Gas & Electric (Excel Energies), Mountain View Electric.
Association, Peoples Natural Gas, Intermountain Rural Electric
Association), Water (special districts and city), Trash (private
contractors).
School District: Douglas County |
