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Parker

Colorado, United States · North America

About Parker

Parker sits on the route: 5 minutes from Stonegate, 32km from Buckhorn Exchange.

Parker is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 49,550, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Parker sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Parker to your route.

About Parker

The Ruth Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as Parker United Methodist Church, is a historic church at 19670 E. Mainstreet in Parker, Colorado. It was built in 1913 and was added to the National Register in 1989. It was deemed notable on architectural grounds:Architecturally, this structure is an

Read more outstanding example of the type of building that was constructed by early pioneers for their worship services. Since no significant structural changes have been made to the exterior, the building is an outstanding example of the construction style of this era. This structure also stands as the center of non-sectarian religious activities in the area. It is significant to the history of the area as the first church built in Parker and the only unaltered church building remaining within the Parker town limits.

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Where is Parker located?

Parker is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.5186 latitude, -104.7614 longitude.

What is the population of Parker?

Parker has a population of approximately 49,550 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
49,550
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Colorado
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.5186, -104.7614

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Worth the detour from Parker

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Buckhorn Exchange

Denver's oldest restaurant, holding Colorado liquor licence No. 1 since 1893, with over 500 taxidermy mounts on the walls and a menu running to elk, rattlesnake and Rocky Mountain oysters.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Parker

  • 70 kmPikes Peak HighwayThe 19-mile toll road climbing to a 14,115ft summit that hosts the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with 156 corners and no guardrails over huge drops. Fully paved and open to ordinary cars in season.
  • 76 kmMount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (Mount Evans Road)The highest paved road in North America climbs to 14,130 feet near the summit of Mount Blue Sky, with mountain goats, alpine lakes and views across the Front Range.
  • 79 kmPikes Peak Summit ViewpointA 14,115-foot summit reached by a winding toll road, inspiring the lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' with views across the Great Plains.

Nearby Destinations

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Stonegate

🇺🇸 United States

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The Pinery

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7 km awayPop. 10,517

Meridian

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8 km awayPop. 2,970

Dove Valley

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9 km awayPop. 5,243

Inverness

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 1,532

Lone Tree

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 13,175

Centennial

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 109,741

Carriage Club

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 1,090

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