Parker, Washington is a small city located about an hour south of Spokane on the banks of the Spokane River. The population of Parker is 98939, making it one of the largest cities in eastern Washington. Despite its size, Parker offers residents a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. The city has also been recognized for its excellent quality of life, ranking first in the state on BestPlaces’s list of best places to live in Washington and seventh overall nationally. Additionally, Parker was named one of America’s Best Small Cities by USA Today and WalletHub’s 2019 report on Best Places to Live in Washington State ranked it 8th out of 85 cities they evaluated. These rankings highlight Parker’s affordability, low crime rate, and incredible outdoor recreation options that make it a great place to live.
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