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Volunteer Positions Available Soon on Parker Planning Commission

Parker Planning Commission Seeks Volunteer Applicants

Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community? Volunteer commission member positions and alternate positions are coming open soon on the Parker Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission, an advisory board appointed by the Parker Town Council, provides recommendations to Parker Town Council on land use and related development issues. Those with an interest in land use and development are encouraged to apply. Regular meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet. To be appointed, you must be a resident of the Town of Parker for at least one year immediately preceding the date of appointment and be a registered elector.

Relatives of Town employees and officials are not eligible to apply. If you are eligible, please send a letter of interest and resume to: the Town of Parker Community Development Department, Attn: Jeff Miller, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO  80138; or email jmiller@parkeronline.org. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 21, 2023, at 5 p.m.

Please contact the Community Development Department with any questions at 303.841.2332.

Planning Commission Meetings

  • 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. | Check the Town calendar for the latest updated schedule.
  • Town Hall; 20120 E. Mainstreet

Agendas, Minutes & Packets

View Planning Commission Agendas, Minutes and Meeting Packets. Agendas are available prior to the meeting and minutes are available following formal approval by the Commission.

Wine Walks on Mainstreet Parker Colorado 2023

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Downtown Parker Wine Walk is back this summer thanks to the Parker Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses.

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The Wine Walk is a very popular way for long-time residents to meet new neighbors and new residents to make friends and learn about the wonderful restaurants and shops that are kind enough to share a taste of wine and open their doors for this monthly event.

Held on Last Fridays throughout the warm season

Parker Wine Walk Dates 2023

Fourth or last Friday of the Month from 5-8 p.m. (see dates below)

Downtown Parker Wine Walks will take place June through September this year. Purchase a souvenir wine glass for $25 online or $30 at the door and enjoy wine samples provided by participating Parker Chamber merchants. Learn more about their business while sipping and shopping and exploring Downtown Parker.

Whether you are new to the area or just want a fun night out, this is the event for you! 
You MUST be 21 years of age or older to participate.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE
WINE WALKS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

2023 Wine Walk Dates

Each participant will receive a wine-tasting glass and 10 tasting coupons, plus a list of participating businesses.

We look forward to seeing you at Parker’s best summer event!

$25 in advance, $30 at the door. No refunds. Must be 21+.

Sponsorships and exhibitor spaces are available.

Tickets are available at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Parker Station Building 19751 E Mainstreet – Suite R16 Parker, CO 80138

Drivers! Be prepared for lots of people crossing the streets and keep your speed down and your eyes wide open!

If you are part of a non-profit, contact the chamber for opportunities to work the event and receive part of the proceeds.

The Parker Wine Walks are another Parker Chamber of Commerce SIGNATURE Event. PLEASE be appreciative to those who are participating and follow the rules.

Senior Stroll in Parker Colorado May 31, 2023

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Each year, older adults across the country participate in local fitness activities as part of the annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day®.

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National Senior Health & Fitness Day – Senior Stroll

On Wednesday, May 30, an estimated 100,000 older adults will participate in local fitness activities throughout the country as part of the 25th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day®, the nation’s largest health and wellness event for older adults.

To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Parker Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Senior Stroll. This free event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail around O’Brien Park, delicious refreshments, socializing with friends, exciting prize giveaways and interacting with local business vendors that put an emphasis on senior health and wellness. 

Date: May 31, 2023
Time: TBD
Location:  /256/Salisbury-Equestrian-Park-Sports-Complex Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker 
Cost: FREE; registration is required.

Registration opens on March 1, 2023.

To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Parker Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Senior Stroll. This free event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail, delicious refreshments, socializing with friends, exciting prize giveaways, and interacting with local business vendors that put an emphasis on senior health and wellness. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities (www.VolunteerParker.org) for this event volunteer opportunity. Email recevents@parkeronline.org with questions about volunteering.

Additional Information

For event questions, please email Heather Ballantyne at hballantyne@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3208. For sponsorship and vendor information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call at 303.805.3267.

“Older adults at all levels of physical fitness are encouraged to participate in National Senior Health & Fitness Day,” says Patricia Henze, National Senior Health & Fitness Day program manager. “Our goals for Senior Day are to make exercise fun, to increase awareness of the benefits of a regular exercise program for older adults, and to encourage all older adults to take advantage of the many health and fitness programs offered in their communities.”

Senior Resources for Douglas County

Arbor Day- Plant a Tree in Parker

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Join the Town of Parker and the Parks and Recreation Department in celebration of Arbor Day on the Saturday following Arbor Day each year!

Date:  Sat., April 29, 2023
Time: TBD
Location: /1948/Discovery-ParkDiscovery Park, 20115 E. Mainstreet
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free

Registration opens on March 1, 2023. Watch for additional details as the event approaches.

The Arbor Day event is held rain, snow or shine!

Parker Parks and Recreation celebrates by giving away seedling trees! There is a family-friendly activity with Douglas County Libraries, Arbor Day goodies and delicious Flippin’ Flapjacks pancakes, while supplies last.

Be sure to stop by the arborist table and meet the Town’s Parks and Forestry team. They can answer questions about tree planting, pruning, and tree selection. Learn how to take care of your trees and make them last.

If you are looking for the best deer & bunny resistant plants that grow well in Parker, click here.

Tree City USA – Parker Colorado

Arbor Day is a fun educational event for the whole family and is an important piece to keeping Parker named as a “Tree City USA.” The Tree City USA® program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Parker has been named as a Tree City USA each year since 1994! In order to maintain this title, a commitment must be made to enhance the public’s awareness of trees within the community through events and educational opportunities such as the annual Arbor Day Celebration. The Town must also spend at least $2 per resident on tree care such as planting and pruning.

Additional Event Information

For questions regarding the Arbor Day Celebration, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org. Watch our instructional video on how to plant a tree, presented by Parker’s Parks and Recreation Department and view the Colorado State Forest Service planting guide. 

Enjoy photos from events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Parker Fun Run Information 2023

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Parker is an active place to live with several 5K & Fun Run opportunities throughout the year.

2023 Run Series Bundle Available

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Commit to your goals and register for the 2023 Run Series Bundle, which includes all four run/walk events with a 10 percent discount! 

Each bundle registrant receives a high-quality, handheld hydration bottle, in addition to the shirt/commemorative item for each event! The Run Series includes Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Feb. 11, Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek on June 17, So Long to Summer 5K/10K on Sept. 23 and the Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk on Nov. 23. The 2023 bundle is available through Feb. 10, register at www.ParkerRec.com/RunSeries. 

The first event of the 2023 Run Series is the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Sat., Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. starting at Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road. This professionally timed event features a FREE Kids’ Dash, as well as a long-sleeve T-shirt and post-race pancakes for all registrants.

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Kick-Start your 4th of July with a 5k for the Whole Family!

Join us for the annually held Parker July 4th 5K, a fun race for everyone —from beginners to veteran runners and every level in between! This family-friendly 5k is held in historic downtown Parker and benefits the Council of Arts, Science & Culture, and the Legend High School Cross Country Team.

Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek

with RNK Running & Walking

Giddy up! Grab your cowboy hat and stick horse because this event is going to make ya’ll shout YEEHAW as we celebrate the beginning of summer and Parker’s rich rural history!

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Date: June 17, 2023
Time: 5K: 8 a.m.  Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway
Standard 5K Cost: $40 
Standard Fun Trek Cost: $36 for a family of up to 4, $9 per additional person

Registration costs increase on June 3 and June 17. Register by May 29 to guarantee your commemorative item; if extras remain, they will be available by registration.  

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this unique themed run/walk is professionally timed (5K) and western costumes are encouraged! The Family Fun Trek is about 1 mile of laid-back, outdoorsy fun, which includes a “duck hunt” for the kids. *Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative item. Family Fun Trek registrants may purchase the commemorative item separately. All event registrations, 5K and Fun Trek, include pancakes from Flippin’ Flapjacks and a souvenir bib number. 

The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. 

Race Course

The Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek is held at Tallman Meadow Park. View a detailed map (PDF) to find routes, parking, water stations and more.

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd, June 17 and 18 during regular business hours.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here for volunteer info

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome but must remain on the right side of the trail at all times. Parking is limited, please carpool.  Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities. For event questions, please email Todd Panik at tpanik@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or mailto:jvollertsen@parkeronline.org call 303.805.3267.

Parker Run Series

Parker Recreation hosts four family-friendly races each year as part of the annual Run Series, which is expected to promote community and active living to more than 2,500 participants over the course of the year!

Any proceeds from the events will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities.

  1. Charlie Rhode
    Event Coordinator
    cwrhode@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.6304
  2. Jaime Vollertsen
    Event Sponsorship
    jvollertsen@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.3267

So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August

With RNK Running & Walking

Enjoy the end of a Colorado summer with a workout with family and friends, and then reward yourself with delicious pancakes! Click here to register


Date: Sept. 23, 2023
Time: 10K: 8 a.m.  5K: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
Standard 5K Cost: $40
Standard 10K Cost: $50 

Registration costs increase on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee your event shirt and size; if extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration. 

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom bib and a delicious post-race pancake breakfast. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee an event shirt and size. If extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary. 

The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 10K and 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. 

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

For more Run Series event information, contact Charlie Rhode at 303.805.6304 or at cwrhode@parkeronline.org. For sponsorship information, contact Jaime Vollertsen at 303.805.3267 or at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org. View individual events for more details and registration.

Council of Arts Science and Culture

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CASC has an established history of over 12 years of service in the local community.

The Arts – they will focus on bringing some of the finest musical member performances to enhance the greater Parker area including Wine Walks, Community Stage at Parker Days and other community events as well as musical concerts.

The Sciences – They are also branching further out to the sciences by producing interactive and experiential events including Science Day and Science Night in addition to supporting programs in local front-range areas that feature activities for youth who want to enrich their minds. They are always looking to build the science program support to be one of the leading programs in the state.

Culture – Within every community, there needs to be culture and cultural awareness. CASC has two major fundraising programs each year to bring just that to our communities. The Mardi Gras is celebrated each year to bring out the flavor of true cultural heritage.

For more information visit their website at CASC4U.org on Facebook or Instagram

For information on the Mardi Gras Celebration click here!

July 4th 5K

For information on Oktoberfest click here!

About CASC

A non-profit organization started in 2004, in Parker Colorado. Dedicated for a number of years to the entertainment of arts and culture, they now focus on cultural events while supporting groups that bring value to communities. CASC hosts the Mardi Gras, supports the Mile High Rodeo Royalty as well as provides musical entertainment for Parker Wine Walks, Parker Days Community Stage and the Creative Districts Random Acts of Art program.

Volunteer at CASC

Your energy and enthusiasm are always appreciated!

The CASC is always looking for volunteers and your youth can get credit hours toward Douglas County graduation requirements.

CASC Volunteer Opportunities

It takes a lot to run an organization. CASC volunteers are what make it happen and they are looking for your help.  

CASC could not plan or execute events without the help of wonderful volunteers like you. If you are interested in a particular event, want to do some service for the greater community, or are just interested in the programs we offer, we need your assistance.

Colorado Council of Arts, Science, and Culture is looking for volunteers in all areas and also with the following skills:

Complete your High School Community Service Hours at PAC events.

PAC/CASC – is currently listed as a participating Court Ordered Community Service program in Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert, El Paso, Denver, and Adams Counties. We accept court-ordered Community Service.

We are an all-volunteer group and we mostly only have hours in the evenings and weekends. Much of the service time will involve working events, pre-event marketing, equipment care, set building, and various small tasks that we as an organization need help with.

Volunteering Process

We only take calls for new volunteers one day per week (Tuesdays) between 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Call 646-243-8628

  1. We will want to know how many hours are needed when they are due by, and when the form needs to be returned to the courts.
  2. If our call questions fit your schedule, and you want to continue, we set up a meeting.
  3. During our one-on-one meeting, we sign your first documents and discuss a schedule that works with the CASC events and planning.
  4. We will assign you to an event leader to fit the schedule and choice.
  5. Documentation will be signed for your hours each time
  6. Check our calendar on the site for upcoming events and note days that are available.