Family, community, and volunteerism are the three principles that drive life in Parker, Colorado. Located just twenty miles outside of Denver, Parker is a quiet community built on a foundation of family values. Rising a magnificent 5,868 feet above sea level in beautiful Douglas County, the air here is clean and pure. Against a backdrop of incredible natural beauty, the community provides a wealth of activities that bring children and their parents together for year-round events.

The area was originally settled by Scandinavian immigrants, who came to the area to establish dairy farms and raise cattle and horses. The town of Parker is relatively new, and has grown to its current size of about thirteen square miles, mostly through annexation. This has increased Parker's population in the past dozen years, from its original number of around 300 to its current population of approximately 35,000. Today, those residents are a median age of 34. When compared to many other parts of the country, their standard of living is superb, with an average household income of $74,116 and home value range between $230,000 - $300,000. A whopping ninety percent of folks here own their homes. Most residents work in professional positions that include management and technology. The other major employment sectors here are education, health care and retail.

The town hosts many annual events, but one of the most popular is the Daddy Daughter Dance. Little girls arrive in their best party dresses and patent leather shoes for an evening of dancing and activities at the Parker Recreation Center. The event caters to girls aged four through twelve and their dads, grandfathers, or uncles. For many little girls, this dance provides them with the chance to not only get dressed up and stand on top of daddy's feet for a dance, but is the basis for a lifetime of memories. The Center also plays host to Mom and Son Night, featuring sports, games, and lots of action.

Douglas County gets into the action with a number of festivals. The largest of these events is the Douglas County Fair. The main objective of this fair is youth advancement, and with this is mind, the 4-H clubs in the area are a huge part of the program. The Fair itself has been an annual event for over a hundred years. It has only been canceled once in that time--due to World War II. This is a big event that takes dozens of volunteers a full year's worth of planning and preparation to put on. The festivities kick off with a parade and barbecue. There are livestock showings, two professional rodeos and plenty of booths with good home cooking and crafts.

Of course Parker's close proximity to the city of Denver provides its residents with exemplary options for dining and shopping. And since it's a relatively short drive, some folks certainly take advantage of its employment opportunities, while living in peaceful Parker. The city of Denver is one of America's youngest. With a population of approximately 2.4 million people, it attracts people and corporations from all walks of life.

But maybe the best part of being so close to the city is the ability to attend professional sports games all year round. Denver area residents are absolutely wild about their sports teams, and fans can attend games in impeccably maintained venues. Whether their teams win or lose, fans here just can't keep themselves from watching. And Denver offers a team from nearly every major sport. Hockey fans have the Colorado Avalanche and football fans love the NFL Denver Broncos. Baseball's Colorado Rockies call the Denver area home, and the newest addition is Major League Soccer's Rapids.

Parker, Colorado is a peaceful community with a sense of values that many agree are sorely lacking in other areas of the country. Folks here enjoy the good life of a residential town with easy access to a major city.


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