Parker, Texas

About Parker

Set in the northern part of Texas, Parker is a close-knit town, home to 6,332 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Parker holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 745 residents per square mile.

📰 Parker News Today

• Texas firefighter loses wife, 2 children in house fire ems1.com · Aug 18
• 3 people killed in North Texas fire, Parker County crews report CBS News · Aug 18
• RV fire kills 3 people, including 2 children, in Parker County - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 18
• 'Tragic loss' | Wife and two kids killed in Parker County camper fire WFAA · Aug 18
• Wife, two children of North Texas first responder die in Parker County house fire - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Parker Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Parker — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,332.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Parker

• Lite Wok — sushi
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Dar Coffee (café)
• Donuts (café)
• Palio's Pizza Cafe — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Southfork Ranch · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Parker

• Bob Woodruff Park (North) reviews ★
• Bob Woodruff Park (South) reviews ★
• Bethany Lakes Park reviews ★
• Bethany Ridge Park reviews ★
• Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Launch Field reviews ★
• Morgan Crossing Park reviews ★
• Oak Grove Park reviews ★
• Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve reviews ★
• Orchards Park reviews ★
• Schell Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Parker

• BOLIN EL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Parker

🏘️ Nearby Communities