What BestPlaces Users Say about Parker
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
Quality of Life - 8/7/2009
Great sunny weather, okay cost of living, low crime, awesome recreation, low utilities, athletic people, low sales tax
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Perky Parker - 6/1/2009
Parker is full of middle class suburban families living in medium size houses on small lots. It does, however, take its open space and recreational oportunities very seriously. Most families are active in both structured and unstructured outdoor pursuits. And almost everyone has at least one dog....most likely a lab. Schools are considered good, and all manner of big box stores (etc) are available. Crime is low and mostly petty. The growing season is quite short, but the views of snow-covered mountains help to make up for
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My favorite place! - 5/15/2009
I LOVE living in Parker. I grew up farther south in Colorado, moved to Utah for ten years, and now I am back. This community is my favorite of all that I have lived in. The town is small enough that traffic isn't a problem. It has all of the basic shopping that I need 90% of the time. The people are great. Everyone has been so nice and friendly. The HOAs make sure that the neighborhoods are well kept up. The schools are great. I have 4 children and this is a great place to raise them. I haven't yet found anything to complain
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A New Community with Old Fashioned Traditions and - 12/8/2007
Parker, CO is one of the nicest and most beautiful places to live in America. We are a small and quiet community with many traditional country values. In addition to our annual events like the Parker Country Festival, we also have regular block parties in our communities and care about our
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Wow - Great Place - 6/27/2007
I have lived in Parker for 10 years. So, in the beginning, there were very few stores, just what you needed. In the past 7 years an enormous number of retail and resturant establishments have openned. This is good and bad. But overall, this is an awesome place to raise children, if you live south of town you can move into the treed area, and people are friendly. There are all walks of life, and very little crime. Very few people feel the need to protect themselves or be on guard. Children can play freely (as you might remember in your own youth, and didn't think could happen now). The climate is great, mostly sunny - even in the winter. People are involved, there are lots of local sports (golf, tennis, yoga) and events (Parker Days, the Art Guild show). It is small enough that neighbors meet each other, parents work together, and people are generally helpful. I read a few negative comments, I was really quite bewildered! I have never met anyone who didn't like living
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Suburbia - 6/23/2007
Parker is a safe, growing, family-oriented community. It offers little to do for college students, like myself. There is plenty of open space and parks. THe people are generally friendly and courteous.
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two for the show - 7/12/2006
I have lived here for 47 years and I naturally have seen alot of changes. The comments I have been reading pretty well sum up what was once a very coveted place to live. Like every where,to many people spoil a good thing and with the increased lack of respect people have for a good situation there is only one outcome and it is not the most desirable. Trying to use the mountains has become impossible on weekends, it now has to be during the week so that you use vacation time. I staybecause I know the area and most times can circumvent bad situations. It is sad to see what was once a very fun place to be with nice suburbs turned in to a money pit driven by the greed of developers and the graft of politicians chasing the tax revenue base that comes from
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not Utopia - 7/3/2006
Parker is like living in Kansas: too far from the mountains, not much to do. People herald this place as the "place to live" in Denver. But really, there is nothing to support that this place is special. Kid friendly? Yes, just like every other suburb of Denver, Colorado Springs, Albuqueque....At least Castle Rock has mountainous
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