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Best Places is a website that provides information and user reviews about various cities and neighborhoods in the United States. One city that has received a lot of attention on the site is Parker, Colorado. Located just outside of Denver, Parker is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, outdoor recreational opportunities, and strong sense of community. Many users have shared their experiences of living in Parker, providing valuable insights and opinions about the city. Here are some excerpts from four different user reviews that showcase the diverse perspectives of living in Parker.
1. User "SarahS" praises Parker for its welcoming community and excellent schools, saying, "We moved to Parker a few years ago and have been blown away by the sense of community here. Our kids are thriving in the top-rated schools and we've made so many amazing friends. It truly feels like a small town where everyone knows each other."
2. In contrast, user "MikeD" has a more critical view of Parker's rapid growth, stating, "I've lived in Parker for over 20 years and have seen it change drastically. While it used to be a quiet, small town, it's now become overcrowded and hectic. The traffic and development have really taken away from the charm of this place."
3. User "Hiker4Life" highlights the outdoor activities available in Parker, writing, "As an avid hiker and nature lover, I couldn't have picked a better place to live. There are so many great trails and parks in Parker that offer stunning views and a chance to get away from the busy city life."
4. However, user "JenParker" notes the high cost of living in Parker, stating, "We love living in Parker, but it definitely comes at a price. The housing market is very competitive and expensive, and the cost of living overall is higher than other areas in Colorado. But for us, the quality of life and amenities make it worth it."
based on 28 ReviewsGet to know Parker with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Parker
Do your research. Things change. - 11/4/2021
I'm not a CO native. I didn't move here from CA. We've been here over 16 years.
We are looking to move.
Now that I said that, I'll say this: This is a nice small CITY but the expansive growth has not been welcome to most who have lived here awhile. Housing prices are very high. Public schools are good. Crime is low but rising. Plenty of jobs within 30 miles or so but the traffic now is bigger city traffic and it can take awhile to get to Denver for work. Great if you work from home.
It's sunny most of the time. It's also smoky most of the summer from wildfires. I wouldn't recommend this area if you have breathing/lung problems.
You can still see the mountains and Pike's Peak in the distance but not like you used to be able to do partly due to the over development and partly due to the smoke in the summer and summers have been like this for YEARS.
We are both retired USAF. Buckley AFB is nearby. There are a lot of military and retired military veterans
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Do your research. Things change. - 11/4/2021
I'm not a CO native. I didn't move here from CA. We've been here 16 years.
We are looking to move.
Now that I said that, I'll say this: This is a nice small CITY but the expansive growth has not been welcome to most who have lived here awhile. Housing prices are very high. Public schools are good. Crime is low but rising. Plenty of jobs within 30 miles or so but the traffic now is bigger city traffic and it can take awhile to get to Denver for work. Great if you work from home.
It's sunny most of the time. It's also smoky most of the summer from wildfires. I wouldn't recommend this area if you have breathing/lung problems.
We are both retired USAF. We moved here for the large town, small city feel, good schools for our daughters, jobs and colleges nearby AND the wide-open spaces.
We don't have much space around here anymore.
Much of the open spaces, horse pastures, etc. that were supposed to be protected are now filled with overpriced but
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GOOD, but become less. - 10/19/2021
This is my 15th year in Parker, CO. Very nice initially. VERY EXPENSIVE to buy a home now. I rented all this time and despite making over $100,000 per year, cannot buy a home here. This is a growing problem everywhere to be fair. The climate is dry, sunny, warm, little snow, and good access to the highways to go North or South in the state. 15 years ago, I would recommend Parker 1st, but Castle Rock is somewhat more pleasant
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Growing City - 1/10/2016
We moved to Parker a year and a half ago from Oregon. So far the sun and wide open ranges have been very nice. Parker has a mixture of open land, farms and communities and apartments. Cherry Creek runs right through it so it is great for walking or bike riding.
The down side is that there is a great deal of growth happening and every parcel of land in town is for sale. In about 10 years the city will be pretty covered with buildings unless you are in the eastside where the larger lots and homes are (which is more expensive). The schools are so-so. The school board has been awful and teachers and principals have left in droves. My son's high school lost over 20 teachers in one year. They hire teachers fresh out of school.
The diversity is at a bare minimum, and this is frustrating. You need to go into Denver for the diversity and cultural experience.
Cheerful people for the most part as the sun keeps you feeling good.
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dry - 11/13/2015
not enough rain
no humidity
skin peeling off fingers and feet it is so dry and
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Cost of living is pretty high - 12/8/2014
In Douglas County Colorado the cost of living is among the highest in Colorado. You would be hard pressed to find a house for less than $300k with most decent houses in the $500k or higher range. Water & Sewage are high enough that you REALLY want to conserve water.
It is a very beautiful, but costly place to
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Parker, Colorado - 2/2/2013
Winters have tamed down 2009 to present. Summers are very dry and mild-hot.
Cost of living offers something for every family.
Crime (i. e. youth drugs) remains an issue and concern.
Arts and culture is coming alive with the new Parker Arts Center. Nice.
Parker operates within a reasonable economy.
Parker offers good public and private school choices. 30 minutes - 2 hour radius to excellent colleges.
Air and water quality is excellent as reported by Army Corp of Engineers.
Housing options range from low-income apartments to breath-taking homes. That's Parker, something for every family.
Best mayor in Colorado 2004-2012, in my opinion. Involved, accessible, for the people.
Good quality of life - Denver jobs; international airport; modest housing price changes; fantastic outdoor recreation.
Reasonable drive to mountains; new water reservoir 2013; excellent bike paths between Parker and CO State Parks
Most religious
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schools cost - 8/12/2010
If you live in Parker you are in the Douglas County school district. This district does not give the schools the money they need. This year we lost Spanish and are being charged a bus fee per bus ride. Its too bad they can't put more money into the schools nobody is poor in this
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