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Parker, Colorado:
Southeast of Denver you will find the outstanding Douglas County communities of Parker, Elizabeth, Castle Rock, Kiowa, Castle Pines and the Pinery. The area consists of relatively level land to rolling hills and open spaces with views of the Rocky Mountains. Home prices range from the mid $100,000's upward to the multi millions of dollars. Parker was rated in 2007 as the number 26th best community to live in by U.S. CNN money.com. Parker has many older, more established neighborhoods as well as extensive new communities. An example of one of the newest subdivisions is the Timbers.
If you are looking to find a location that has a small-town feel but is still close to metropolitan activities and services, then you need not further than the town of Parker. Located about 10 miles southeast of Denver, the area of Parker can offer the friendliness of a hometown without the seclusion often times associated with a smaller community.
Parker Area History:
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.
Schools and Libraries:
The town of Parker is served by the Douglas County School District, one of the largest public school districts in the state. Serving more than 40,000 students, the Douglas County School District boasts some of the highest standardized test scores in the state and sends a high percentage of its high school graduates onto higher education institutions. Douglas County School District also requires each one of its graduates to perform community service projects as a graduation requirement, allowing all residents and students to take pride in their community.
The new Parker Town Center is coming in 2010.
Parker is also very close to Arapahoe Community College and Regis University facilities and campuses, making part-time course work easy, accessible and convenient.
Parker also has recently built a new library and is a part of the Douglas County Library system. One of five libraries in the system, the Parker Library offers a community feel that is comfortable for everyone from senior citizens who are looking for a great place to read a new novel, to students needing to complete research.
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TIMBERS AT THE PINERY
How would you like to live among 100-year-old ponderosa pines on one half to one acre lots with rolling terrain and breathtaking panoramic mountain views? Well, you can simply by either selecting among the list of 32 custom and semi custom homebuilders or by buying one of the many resale homes in this exclusive subdivision.
Prices in the Timbers run form $750,000 to above $1,600,000.
Residents also have membership availability to the Pinery's 27-hole championship golf course and the country club, racquet club, lighted tennis courts and swimming pools. |
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You will also want to see the other 20 or so exclusively planned communities in Douglas County with names like Castle Pines Village, The Pinery, Deer Creek Farm, Castle Pines North, Perry Pines and The Meadows. Parker offers home ownership from the mid $100,000s to well above the million dollar range. We are here to help you explore all of the areas and find the perfect home for your specific needs. More Information or Call 303-880-4944.
Recreation:
Parker offers its residents a myriad of recreational opportunities. In addition to its state-of-the-art recreation center built in 1994, the town of Parker has invested much money into building city parks and facilities.
Some of those new improvements include an Equestrian Park, a swimming pool and a memorial chapel. Parker now has more than 400 acres of open space, 12 miles of jogging trails and 200 acres of park land. In May of 2005, Parker purchased land to house the future Parker Field house Project. When completed, it will include a four-court gymnasium, turf fields and an inline hockey arena. The Field house will open in late 2006.
In addition to the city's recreation facilities, there are also a number of programs for youth and adults in the area. Swimming lessons, cultural events, arts and crafts classes and special interest seminars just a few of the activities offered to Parker residents.
Sports leagues for children of all ages can be found as well.
Parker Community Center
(303) 841-0353
20120 E Main St
Parker, CO 80138
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