One of the fastest growing Colorado communities, Parker calls itself the gateway to Denver.  But know that Parker has beautifully retained its small-town atmosphere and strives to harmonize with the grandeur of the American West. 

Pursuing quality of life, family, love of outdoors, horses and community, people make their way to Parker townhomes and condos for sale near equestrian amenities, picturesque ranches for sale in Parker, well-kept farms for sale in Parker, elegant country homes for sale in Parker and other real estate for horses in Parker. 

So bring your horse and come outside and play.  The trail system and open space are top priority in Parker.  In fact, people walk, run, horseback ride, hike, bike and rollerblade around the town trails.  The new O’Brien Park with its beautiful pool, the 140-acre Salisbury Equestrian Park, the easy access to the Cherry Creek trail system—along with several other wonderful facilities like the ball field sponsored by the Colorado Rockies and the Challenger Park inline hockey and skateboard park—are all thoughtfully designed to help everyone find a way to enjoy the great outdoors.

And indoors you’ll find a community fitness center, shopping from quaint to superstore, restaurants and all the services you need close at hand. 

People also take an interest in the arts and lots of community life.  There are historic walking tours with old stagecoach stops, historic homes, children’s theater, live concerts in the summer, town events like the Parker Country Festival sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Parker Country Carriage Parade that kicks off the holiday season each year.  The 25th anniversary of incorporation was recently celebrated with an Old Fashioned Parker Hoedown—a day filled with free festivities for all ages.  Like a pony-themed bounce house, a petting zoo, pony rides, a storyteller, face painting, mural painting, live music and dancing, hotdogs, hamburgers, popcorn and contagious community joy.

This area is served by the Douglas County School District, one of the best in the state, and interesting continuing education courses.  Arapahoe County College’s University Center at Chapparel offers post-graduate and technical programs.

With a current population of 30,000, this is one of the top-20 growing communities and also has the highest median income level in the United States.  And it is no longer is totally dependent on the metro area for employment.  A pro-business, development-friendly atmosphere has drawn many residents and non-residents alike to work in town instead of commuting to a metro area.  But many people do commute the 15 minutes to Meridian, Inverness or the Tech Center; and the international airport is only 25 minutes away for the globetrotting population.

So, does yer horsey want to walk, trot, canter or gallop?  Well, maybe your gaited creature will want to dance a bit when you tell him to git you on over to this town.