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Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Parker CO 2021

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Get a healthy start to the holidays with Parker Recreation’s Turkey Day 5K and Kick off a happy Thanksgiving with friends, family, and a great workout!

Come and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday while getting a workout! The course for runners is a loop through the community, while the walkers’ course is an out-and-back on Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

turkey trot 5 k parker co Thanksgiving Day 5K family friendly race.

A scaled-down version of the Town of Parker’s 5K race series, this non-sanctioned event is unofficially timed, however, all participants will receive a giveaway and chance to win prizes. 

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this fun community event is not timed. The first 2,000 registered participants will receive a commemorative knit beanie. All registered participants have the chance to win prizes. Strollers are welcome but for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes, and scooters at home.

Turkey Trot November 25, 2021

Date: Nov. 25, 2021
Start Time: 8-8:15 a.m.; based on mile time
Location: Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
5K Cost: $30

Registration for this year’s event will be limited to 1,000 participants. Registration closes Nov. 24 at noon; if space allows, event-day registration is available for an additional $10 per person. 		Turkey Day 5K Mittens

Part of the Parks and Recreation Run Series, this fun community event is not timed. Registered participants will receive commemorative fleece mittens, race bib and hot cocoa, cider or coffee. 

Race Course

The course map will be posted soon. 

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pick up will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd., Nov. 19 through 24 during regular business hours or at the event beginning at 7 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available. Visit www.VolunteerConnectDC.org and choose Town of Parker as your organization.

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

Register here. This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers are welcome but for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes and scooters at home. 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 registration questions, please email Sarah Armsbury at sarmsbury@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3273. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3267.

Get Social

Share your photos from the event on Facebook and Instagram using #ParkerRec and #ParkerTurkeyDay5K! Don’t forget to tag us @ParkerRec. Enjoy photos from past events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

View the video to see how much fun this event is.
17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
Parker, CO 80134
Ph: 303.841.4500

Don’t forget Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season in downtown Parker.

Parker Tree Lighting

Parker Holiday Events

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Trick or Treat on Mainstreet CANCELED!

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CANCELED!!!!!

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet is NOT happening in 2021.

Due to the event changing hands, there were some issues with permitting, etc so the long-time event is not happening this year. Instead, there is an event for Zombie lovers. I’m trying to get more information from the organizers but I wanted to let everyone know to not bring their littles to Mainstreet this year.

What are the details for the 2021 Trick or Treat Street & Zombie Crawl?

  • Date: October 30, 2021
  • Time: 3p – 8p
  • Location: Downtown Parker (West-End and East-End)
  • Trick or Treat Street 3p-6p
  • Zombie Crawl 6p-8p
  • Beer Gardens
  • Live Music
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Costume Contest
  • All Day Family-Friendly, Fun
  • After Parties at Local Businesses

This event is organized by the Downtown Business Alliance of Parker

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAINSTREET CANCELED 2021

trick or treat on mainstreet parker co

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet is FREE to the public.

This Halloween tradition that has been run by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club for years is now in all-new hands. The Downtown Business Alliance of Parker is bringing some new ideas to this event that the entire community looks forward to each year.

Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up as your favorite characters whether it be astronauts and princesses,  pumpkins or football players all are welcome to join in the festive fun. Well-behaved dogs in costume are welcome.

Mainstreet is frightfully fun with ghouls and goblins throughout the land… so set off on your quest for sweets.  Many of the shop owners all along East Mainstreet and in the Baskin Robbins shopping center will have candy and treats for the little ghosts in your family as well as booths for other local businesses.

Parking

The PACE Center has authorized its lot to be used which is located at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, There is street parking around the PACE Center and down Pikes Peak Court and Pikes Peak Drive. 

H2O’Brien Parking Lot will be open for use. 

How to participate and hand out candy to the kids.

Be sure and bring your camera to snap keepsake fall shots of all the fun your family is having and a Trick or Treat bag to hold all your tasty treasures.

Our favorite moment from past Trick or Treat on Mainstreets: Thriller Flash Mob, watch for rumors of the time to be revealed on social media.

Adult Pickleball at the Parker Fieldhouse

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Adult Pickleball

Looking for something new? Try pickleball! Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines badminton, tennis and table tennis. The sport is played on a smaller court with a net that’s just a bit lower than a tennis net and is played with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball. 

Pickleball is accessible to a wider range of players than tennis, particularly children, and seniors because it is played on a smaller court and the speed of pickleball is slower than that of tennis. If you haven’t played before, they will teach you. If you have played, there is good competition to be had. It can be played both indoors and outdoors.

The Parker Fieldhouse offers drop-in pickleball for ages 18 and older. Paddles and balls are available. The program does not take place during school breaks. Call 303.805.6300 for more information.

For more information or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com or contact Bob Bullock at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311.

Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

General Time of Year: September through April. Skip dates include Douglas County School Closures
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Open Play – SUMMER ONLY
Days: Monday Evenings
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule

Players must bring their own paddles and balls. 

Days: Monday – Sunday
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free

 Location: Parker Recreation Center Facility: PRC – Aux Gym (Full)

Price: $5.00 (Resident)
$6.00 (Non-resident)
Ages: At least 10 but less than 100
Gender: Coed
Spaces: Unlimited openings

Holiday Drop-in Pickle Ball for your family

Spend time with your family this holiday season playing Pickleball with Parker Recreation! We offer drop-in play for families and friends over winter vacation.

Players of all levels are welcome. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay. Instruction will be available as needed for beginners. We will have three courts available at the Parker Recreation Center.
Notes:

Swing by the Recreation Center at a time that works for you between 9 and 11 a.m.

Dates TBA

Drop-in rates apply. No registration is taken for this activity. Space is limited as drop-in play is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

All equipment will be supplied.

PickleBall parker recreation center

Pickleball Schedule

Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: Sept. 3 – Dec. 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)

Fall Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule) 

Days: Monday – Sunday
Dates: Sept. 2 – Nov. 30
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free

Pickleball Lessons (TBA)

Jump on the pickleball bandwagon and start em young! Participants will learn proper hitting techniques, pickleball rules, philosophy, scoring, and instructional play. Once complete, participants will be able to test their skills against grandma and grandpa!

It is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport.

Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court

Notes: All equipment will be supplied. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay.

Beginner Bootcamp – Adult

Description: Pickleball Boot Camp sessions are designed to teach the basics of pickleball to beginners, focusing on game philosophy, general rules, and proper form and technique.
Once boot camp is completed, players practice what they’ve learned during instructional play! These sessions will focus on game situations with instructors monitoring and assisting participants to increase their skills. Instructional play is included in the boot camp registration.
Please contact Bob at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311 for questions.
Level of Instruction: Beginners Adults
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Participants will learn:

  • Proper hitting techniques
  • Pickleball rules
  • Game philosophy
  • Scoring
  • Instructional play

Contractor/Instructor: Archie Aquino has played tennis for several years rising to a 5.0 level tennis player. Using her tennis skills, she transitioned to pickleball and is recognized as an advanced player in the Parker Pickleball program, where she now serves as one of two pickleball instructors for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department. She is also a certified pickleball instructor through the USAPA. Along with English, Archie speaks German and Tagalog/Filipino.
David Lissy has been playing pickleball for about six years and teaching for three. David has an MA degree in Curriculum and Instruction and has written a pickleball curriculum used in his boot camps and clinics. He grew up in the suburbs west of Chicago playing a multitude of sports including baseball, football, basketball, tennis, golf, table tennis, hockey, swimming, biking, and running. David’s claim to fame during this time was winning his grade school’s table tennis championship! David’s main focus for teaching is to pass the enjoyment of the game along to new players.
Notes:

All equipment will be supplied.

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport. Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court.

Learn more about pickleball

Part I: The basics

Part II: A game for everyone

Part III: Brief history

Part IV: The layout of the court

Part V: Equipment

Part VI: Appropriate apparel

Part VII: Places to play pickleball in your area

International Federation of Pickleball
Find rating descriptions for the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).

Days and times vary during school breaks. Please call 303.805.6300 for current availability.

Interested in staying up to date on dates, times, competitions and other information? Join the Parker Pickleball Group on Facebook and never miss an update again!

Additional Information
Contact Bob Bullock for more information.

Places to Play in South Denver

Beck Rec Center
Aurora, CO 80011
800 Telluride St.
303-739-6888
TT – 6pm-8pm

Buck Com. Rec. Ctr.
Littleton, CO 80120
2004 W. Powers Ave
303-797-8787.
TT – 1-4 pm
Sun – 4-6 pm

Cornerstone Park
Englewood, CO 80120
5150 Windermere St. Outdoor Crts SE
Corner of park

Crestridge Park 2 Outdoor
Aurora, CO
E. Yale & S. Elkhart

Englewood Rec. Ctr.
Englewood, CO 80110
1155 W. Oxford
303-762-2680
12-1 Tuesday
12-3 Thursday

Goodson Rec. Ctr.
Centennial, CO 80121
6315 S. University B
303-798-2476
Monday 3-5 all
Tuesday 1-4:30 all
Thursday 1:45-4:30all
Friday 3:30-6:30all
6:30-10 Adv
Sunday 1-3 Beg. & 3-6 Adv.

Highlands Ranch S. Ridge Rec. Ctr.
Highlands, CO 80130
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.
303-471-7020
MWF – 11-2:00

Lilley-Gulch Rec. Ctr.
Littleton, CO 80123
6147 S. Holland Way
303-409-2500
TT 12:30-2:30
Sun 1:30-3:30

Lone Tree Rec. Ctr.
Lonetree, CO 80124
10249 Ridge Gate Cr
303-708-3500
TTF – 1-4
Sun – 3-6

Malley Senior Ctr.
Englewood, CO 80113
3380 S. Lincoln St.
303-762-2660
Monday 11:30-1 Beg & 1-4:00
Friday 11-1 Beg & 1-4:00
Saturday – 9am-1pm

Ridge Rec. Ctr.
Littleton, CO 80127
6613 S. Ward St.
303-409-2337
MTu Friday 8:30-11
Sun. 9-11 Beg. – 11-1 Adv.

Trails Rec Center
Centennial, CO 80016
16799 E, Lake Ave
303-269-8400
Thursday – 10-12

RTD Transportation Options in Parker CO

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There are a variety of public transportation options available in Parker.

Most of the Town of Parker is within the Regional Transportation District (RTD).

Local RTD routes serving the Town of Parker include:

  • Route P (Parker / Denver): Provides commuter service to downtown Denver.
  • Route 483(Lincoln Avenue / Parker Road): Provides commuter service to the Lincoln Light Rail station.
  • Route 153 (Chambers Road):  Provides service to Aurora along Parker Road.
  • Access-a-Ride: Provides service to residents with disabilities; pick-up locations are limited to locations within ¾ mile of a fixed route.

For more information about any of the RTD services mentioned above, please visit the RTD Web site or call 303.299.6000.

Douglas County Transit Solutions (DCTS):
Provides links to other available transit services for Douglas County Residents.

The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council developed the Getting There Guide, which is intended to bridge the transportation gap for citizens with limited mobility. The guide lists transit providers, service areas, availability, costs and more. To view the Getting There Guide, visit their Web site or call 303.861.3711.

Need a ride? Call-n-Ride is a personalized bus service that travels within select RTD service areas. You can get to work, school, shopping or other fun activities on your schedule with just one call to 303.301.5772.

The cost is $2.25 per ride for adults or $1.10 for seniors or students.

View Call-n-Ride Service Information – Flex Ride
The RTD Call-n-Ride serves areas of Parker generally located north of Hess Road
and east of Twenty Mile Road. Service areas include Cottonwood, downtown Parker, Parker Adventist Hospital, the Wal-Mart and Target developments, Canterberry, Idyllwilde and many other neighborhoods and commercial areas.

View Call-n-Ride Service Area Map

For more information, please call 303.841.0353 or email us.

Source: ParkerOnline.org

Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Parker

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There are several chain restaurants that offer free or cheap kids meals… are you taking advantage of them?

PARKER KIDS EAT FREE

IHOP
11133 S. Parker Rd., Parker – (720) 851-8121
Kids eat free every day from 4:00-9:00 PM with adult entree purchase.

Village Inn – Monday
19502 E. Parker Square Dr., Parker – (303) 841-2287
One free kid’s meal per adult meal entree purchased.

Mici’s Handcrafted Italian – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE after 4 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrée.
11290 Twenty Mile Road
Parker, CO 80134P 720.805.0505

Lil’ Ricci’s Pizza – Tuesday
16526 Keystone Blvd., Parker – (303) 220-7422
One free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchased

Old Santa Fe Mexican Grille – Tuesday
11465 S Twenty Mile Rd., Parker – (303) 840-0555
One free kid’s meal (12 and under) per adult entrée purchased.

Firehouse Subs – Kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult combo meal. Limit 2 FREE kids meals per adult meal. Parker & Centennial

KIDS EAT FREE CASTLE ROCK

IHOP – Every day
575 Genoa Way, Castle Rock
(303) 814-2246
Kids eat free every day from 4:00-9:00 PM with adult entrée purchase.

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant – Monday
150 Wolfensberger Rd., Castle Rock
(303) 660-6299
One free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchased at $9.75 and up.

Village Inn  – Monday
207 W. Wolfensberger Rd., Castle Rock
(303) 688-3200
One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased.

Black-Eyed Pea – Tuesday
850 New Memphis Ct., Castle Rock
(303) 663-1105
One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased.

Chick-Fil-A – Tuesday
346 Metzler Dr., Castle Rock
(303) 660-0999
One free 4-count nugget kid’s meal per adult combo meal purchased from 5:00-7:30 PM (dine-in only).

The Rockyard – Tuesday
880 Castleton Rd., Castle Rock
(303) 814-9273
$2.50 off a kid’s meal per adult entrée purchased.

KIDS EAT FREE HIGHLANDS RANCH

Buffalo Wild Wings – Monday
980 Sgt. Jon Stiles Dr., Highlands Ranch
(303) 768-9464
$1.99 kid meals after 4:00 PM.

Lansdowne Arms Bistro & Pub – Sunday
9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch
(303) 346-9136
$1.50 kid’s meal with adult meal purchase.

Modmarket – Monday
537 W. Highlands Ranch Pkwy., Unit 108, Highlands Ranch
(303) 683-3369
Free kids meal with adult entrée purchase after 5:00 PM.

Village Inn – Monday
23 Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch
(303) 791-8808
One free kid’s meal per adult meal entree purchased.

Lodo’s Bar and Grill – Wednesday
8545 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch – (303) 293-8555
Kids eat free with an adult meal purchase.

Denny’s – Saturday
1164 Sgt. Jon Stiles Dr., Highlands Ranch – (303) 346-4310
One free meal from the Kids LiveWell menu with adult entrée purchase from 4:00-10:00 PM.

C.B. & Potts – Thursday
43 W. Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch – (720) 344-1200
The kid’s meal is $1 with an adult entrée purchase.

KIDS EAT FREE LONE TREE

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant – Sunday
9535 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree – (303) 799-4999
Two free kid’s meals per adult entrée were purchased.

Via Baci Italian Bistro – Sunday
10005 Commons St., Lone Tree – (303) 790-0828
The kid’s meal is $2 w/ an adult entrée purchase. – Check here for our review

Black-eyed Pea – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée — all day.

Brewery Bar III (Lone Tree) and Brewery Bar IV (Aurora) – Kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée ($7 or more.)

AURORA / CENTENNIAL KIDS DEALS

Platea Latin Eatery and Cantina (Aurora) – Kids (12 & under) eat for 1¢ with purchase of full-price entrée. 6105 S. Main St., 303-928-7550.

Real de Minas Mexican Restaurant – Kids (10 & under) eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée from 5 p.m. to close.

ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop (Centennial) SUNDAY – Kids (5 & under) eat brunch buffet for FREE with an adult purchase of brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7101 S. Clinton St., 303-586-3523.

3 Margaritas (Aurora) – Kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée. 25791 E. Smoky Hill Rd., 303-975-6060.

Blue Pan Pizza (Denver) – Kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 3930 W. 32nd Ave., 720-456-7666.

If you know of any kids meals discounts we have missed please let us know here.

Parker Police Department Summer Kick-Off Event

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We’ve missed spending time with the members of our community over the past year. Now that outdoor event restrictions have been lifted, we are excited to share that we are hosting a special PPD Summer Kick-Off Celebration on June 9th. The event will take place from 9:30-11:30 am at Discovery Park in downtown Parker. This family-friendly event will feature Coffee (and POP) with a Cop that will include root beer floats for the kids, coffee for the adults and casual, agenda-free conversations with the officers that patrol your community. We will have various police vehicles available for guests to visit.

The event will also include Cookies with Rookies, where we will introduce our newest officers to Parker residents. Parker PD’s Bike Patrol will be hosting a Bike Safety event targeting youngsters who know how to ride and are looking to learn more about riding safely. Children should bring their bikes because officers will lead the kids through a safety discussion and then will help them complete an obstacle course on their bikes. Helmets are required for all participants, and parents must stay with their child(ren) at all times. Finally, we will have booths from some of our favorite youth partners, including the Parker Parks and Rec team, the PACE Center and the Parker Library. Each of these groups will have fun activities as well as information about their upcoming youth programs. We are so excited to be able to connect with our community members again. We look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteer Programs

Become a Volunteer

Volunteering makes a tremendous impact upon our department and people who donate their time and talents are a valued commodity within our organization. The Parker Police Department has a strong partnership with our community and our volunteers.

Parker Police Volunteer Opportunities

Men and women devote their skills and time to groups such as:

At this time, the Parker Police Department is only seeking volunteers for Victim Services and Police Explorers. When additional volunteer opportunities become available, we will update this page.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Police Department please call 303.841.9800 or email us.

Mountain Lion Know How

mountain lion peering around a rock

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is an excellent resource for tips on living with wildlife. Here are a few tips from their website:

To reduce the risk of problems with mountain lions on or near your property, we urge you to follow these simple precautions:

  • Make lots of noise if you come and go during the time’s mountain lions are most active: dusk to dawn.
  • Install outside lighting. Light areas where you walk so you could see a lion if one were present.
  • Closely supervise children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside before dusk and not outside before dawn. Talk with children about lions and teach them what to do if they meet one.
  • Landscape or remove vegetation to eliminate hiding places for lions, especially around children’s play areas. Make it difficult for lions to approach unseen.
  • Planting non-native shrubs and plants that deer often prefer to eat encourages wildlife to come onto your property. Predators follow prey. Don’t feed any wildlife!
  • Keep your pet under control. Roaming pets are easy prey and can attract lions. Bring pets in at night. If you leave your pet outside, keep it in a kennel with a secure top. Don’t feed pets outside; this can attract raccoons and other animals that are eaten by lions. Store all garbage securely.
  • Place livestock in enclosed sheds or barns at night. Close doors to all outbuildings since inquisitive lions may go inside for a look.
  • Encourage your neighbors to follow these simple precautions. Prevention is far better than a possible lion confrontation.

Here is a link with more information on living with wildlife and mountain lions:
http://cpw.state.co.us/l…/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeLion1.aspx

2021 Town Council Special Election Results

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A special election will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 to fill two vacancies on the Parker Town Council.

And the winners are…. Joshua Rivero & Anne Barrington Congratulations!

Joshua Rivero *461627.65%
Anne Barrington *322319.30%
Nate Matthews286517.16%
Danielle Ozaluk226813.58%
Terry Dodd15669.38%
Jeeva Senthilnathan15629.36%
Douglas W. Butte5963.57%
Total16696100%
Total Ballots Cast 9054

This special election will be held to fill the seats vacated by former Councilmember Renee Williams, who resigned her position in September 2020, and Jeff Toborg, who was elected Mayor on November 3, 2020. Any Councilmembers elected through this special election will serve until the next regular municipal election, which is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2022. 

The Special Election Candidates for Parker Town Council

Joshua Rivero – 15 Year Resident

What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I’m running for Parker, all 58,000 of us. Experience matters. Currently, the mayor and Town Council have a combined 12 years of serving this community, compared to 36 combined years of service only two years ago. I am the only candidate who can bring additional experience in leading this Town through my previous 8 years on Town Council. I have the experience needed to both listen, understand and then negotiate the importance of ensuring we retain funding for our nationally recognized Parks & Recreation, Arts & Culture, and Police Departments as well as all our other award-winning departments that now may be in jeopardy. Parker is my hometown and I work for her.


What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
To keep Parker, Parker. I have been part of founding many great traditions in Parker, such as Wine Walks, Carriage Rides, and bringing the Farmers Market back to Mainstreet. My passion is for the betterment of Parker, and for all of us to enjoy and be proud of our hometown. I have always said what makes us Parker is how we treat each other, no matter what. When I ran for Mayor in November one of my goals was to unify Parker. I feel that we are more divided now than ever. This is a nonpartisan election, for a nonpartisan position. One of my strengths is that I have earned the trust, respect, and support of the community as a whole. This race is about Parker, it is about all of Parker, it is about all of us.

Anne Barrington – Parker Resident 18 Years

What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I believe anyone seeking public office should be a long-standing member of the community, understand desires of local business, and have a track record of community involvement. I am at a place in my life where I am able to give back to the community that helped me raise a family and supported my business endeavors. It would be an honor and a privilege to serve the Parker community as one of the newest Town Council Members.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
My main priority is to protect the quality of life we all moved here for. This includes our Parks & Rec as well as Culture, Public Safety and Maintaining Public Works… all while keeping our growth in balance. I also know we are stronger together, so I plan to keep Parker United.

Douglas W. Butte – Parker Resident 1 Year

What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I enjoy living in Parker, have always had an interest in public service, and care about decisions/policies that cause communities to thrive or decline.

What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
Examining all taxes and revenue streams, protecting/promoting open spaces or parks, addressing future growth and congestion, creating a fertile business environment.

Jeeva Senthilnathan – Parker Resident 17 Years

What made you decide to run for Town Council?
I truly believe that it is time for a youth voice in local government.

What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
My top priorities will be to address the mental health crisis, poor civic participation, and land
conservation.

Nate Matthews – 5 year Resident

What made you decide to run for Town Council?
My goal and passion and why I’m running is to see the residents and businesses of Parker thrive! I want to serve and represent my fellow citizens and make sure their voices are heard on Town Council. After completing the Parker Civic Academy, I saw how my financial expertise is an excellent foundation to serve as a Councilmember and will benefit our residents and town.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
My top priorities if elected to this abbreviated term will be to: 1. Focus on economic development and bringing more employers to Parker. 2. Keep Parker one of Colorado’s safest communities by supporting our police officers and making sure they remain fully funded. 3. Apply my financial
expertise to serve our residents and Town.

Danielle Ozaluk

What made you decide to run for Town Council?
As a business leader in our community, I support an efficient government that focuses on business and economic development and always has a forward-thinking view on the quality of life that Parker provides our residents through parks and recreation, growth, commerce and public
safety.
What will your top priorities be if elected to Town Council?
Focus on Economic, Business & Workforce Development. Preserve our safe community by actively supporting and being involved with our award-winning police department, support trainings and certification programs to equipped them to serve our community. Support our aging/senior community, they play a huge role in our community’s success. We must advocate for much-needed infrastructure to bring age-friendly communities to allow for seniors to continue living healthy meaningful lives.

Terry Dodd – No Information given to Town of Parker or CCN Newspaper

For more information, please contact the Town Clerk, Carol Baumgartner, at cbaumgartner@parkeronline.org or 303.805.3112. You can also find more information online at www.ParkerOnline.org/2021Election.

Town of Parker Ballot Box Locations 2020

Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, 80138
Parker Police Department, 18600 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, 80134

Town Council Meetings
A great way to make your voice heard in your community and to become informed about what is going on in Parker is to attend Town Council Meetings. These meetings are always open to the public and include time for public comments. View Town Council Agendas and Minutes.

You may also visit the Community Calendar for a complete listing of Town meetings and events.

Town Commissions
Parker has several citizen commissions that focus on specific issues. These meetings are open to the public. We encourage citizens to attend meetings and consider serving on one of these important groups. The Town Commissions are:

Contact Your Elected Officials
Your Mayor and Council members welcome your concerns and thoughts. Voicing your opinions and ideas is the only way to help steer your community in the direction you wish it to take. The Town welcomes you to contact us.

Run for Office
Another way to serve your community is by running for elected office. The offices of Town Council and Mayor serve four-year terms and are elected in November of even-numbered years. Find out more about running for town council here.

Volunteer!
Visit Volunteer Connect Douglas County for volunteer opportunities in Parker and throughout the County.

Sign up for Email Lists
If you would like to get ongoing information about the Town of Parker initiatives and projects, sign up for one of our email lists.

Additional Douglas County Ballot Drop Box Locations

Castle Pines

Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane, 80108

Castle Rock

Douglas County Elections, 125 Stephanie Place, 80109
Douglas County Office Building, 100 Third Street, 80104  (Walk-up location)
The Grange, 3692 Meadows Blvd, 80109
Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, 80104  (Walk-up location)
Ridge House, 4501 E. Enderud Boulevard, 80104
Crystal Valley Ranch Recreation Center, 2160 Fox Haven Drive, 80104  (Walk-up location)

Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch Sheriff Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, 80129
Highlands Ranch Motor Vehicle, 2223 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, 80129
Douglas County Park and Trails Division, 9651 S. Quebec Street, 80130 (Walk-up location)
Redstone Park,  3270 Redstone Park Circle, 80129 (Walk-up location)
(ballot drop box is located on the northeast corner of the Service Center Main Entrance.)

Larkspur

Larkspur Town Hall, 8720 Spruce Mountain Road, 80118

Littleton

Roxborough Marketplace, 8355 N. Rampart Range, 80125
Sterling Ranch Civic Center, 8155 Piney River Avenue, 80125

Lone Tree

Lone Tree Motor Vehicle, Park Meadows Center, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, 80124
Lone Tree Municipal Building, 9220 Kimmer Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124

Parker Library Updates 2021

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DCL summer camps help kids make up for lost social, learning time

Summer camp is the perfect place for kids to be kids, especially after the last year of evolving school schedules and modified activities. Douglas County Libraries is excited to offer an array of in-person summer camps for kids ages 4-11 at Camp DCL, June 7-August 6. Kids can connect with peers, have fun, and expand their skills and knowledge through interactive, hands-on activities, with precautions in place for health and safety.

“It’s been a year of back and forth for our kids, shuffling between in-person and remote learning and missing friends and activities that help them thrive,” said Kristen Kallio, Special Events Supervisor at DCL. “We’re excited about our Camp DCL options this summer, and we want every camper to have a great experience.”

DCL’s summer camps are available at six locations—Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker, and Roxborough. Registration for the weeklong camps is open at DCL.org/camp-dcl. There are also a few spots remaining for DCL’s spring break camps in Lone Tree and Parker, March 15-19.

At DCL, campers can explore cooking, coding, robotics, art, engineering, science, and LEGO adventures. Some of the summer camps offered include:

  • Rollercoaster Science Camp
  • Kinderbots Robotics Camp
  • Mission to Mars and Adventures in Space Science Camps
  • We Love Pets! and There’s No Place Like Space! Art Camps
  • Castles, Kingdoms & Wizards and Basics of Minecraft LEGO Camps
  • High-Flying Catapults Engineering Camp
  • Kids’ Cooking Network and Cameras, Cooks & Kids Film Camps
  • Gaming With Scratch Coding Camp
  • And many others

Visit DCL.org/camp-dcl for the full list of summer camps as well as spring break camp openings.

Parents can choose from half-day camps or full-day camps (at select DCL locations, at a 10% discount). All camps are facilitated by subject matter experts and are supported by trained DCL staff and volunteers.

DCL adheres to all state and local health department guidelines for operations and events.

While Camp DCL is budget-friendly for families, scholarships may be available from the Douglas County Libraries Foundation for qualified campers.

To register for Camp DCL or to learn more about the camps and scholarship opportunities, visit DCL.org/camp-dcl.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Library’s HistoryGeo launch aids genealogical and local history research

The Archives & Local History department at Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is excited to launch HistoryGeo, an interactive database for mapping land patent recipients, Douglas County historic sites, and other resources that can aid genealogical and local history research. HistoryGeo is conveniently available to customers remotely as well as from any DCL location with the use of a library card.

Through HistoryGeo, users can search by surnames, geographical features, place names, or latitude and longitude. Search results are displayed on interactive maps with modern street overlays, and results are linked to Bureau of Land Management records, Google maps, and DCL Archives & Local History materials. A growing list of local history markers are available to aid research into Douglas County historical sites.

Visit DCL.org/research/all-databases to connect to this unique and free resource.

For more information, call DCL’s Archives & Local History department at (303) 688-7730 or email localhistory@dclibraries.org.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

All Douglas County Libraries locations are open and operating under state and local health department guidelines for operations and events.

Masks are required at all times in the library, and we recommend that customers wash hands frequently, especially after handling materials and/or touching surfaces. Disposable masks are available for customers.

All in-person public events and space reservations remain unavailable at this time. Our digital library remains open, and there are many virtual family and community resources available to you, as well as virtual events.

LIBRARY OPERATIONS

Hours

Modified services are available at all DCL locations during our current operating hours:

  • Monday-Thursday, 9AM-7PM
  • Friday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM
  • Sunday, 12-5PM
  • Louviers only: Tuesday, 3-7PM & Saturday 9AM-12PM

Archives & Local History services are available by appointment only; call (303) 688-7730.

Borrowing, Holds & Fines

Standard borrowing timelines and fines on late returns apply. Materials Request and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) are available. Learn more about fines, fees and borrowing.

Book Drops & Donations

All DCL book drops are open and accepting returns of checked-out items. Book donations are important to us. Due to current restrictions and fewer volunteers to process donations, we’ve implemented some temporary changes. Book donations are accepted on a limited basis at our Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and Parker locations during the times listed below. We are currently accepting donations of only two 18”x14”x12” boxes or less per household.

  • Castle Rock: Wednesdays, 3-7PM
  • Highlands Ranch: Saturdays, 10AM-2PM
  • Lone Tree: Mondays, 10AM-2PM
  • Parker: Thursdays, 10AM-2PM

Storytime, Events & Playscapes

In-person Storytimes and other library events remain unavailable.Virtual Storytime will continue with Storytime fun and activities each weekday at 10:30AM. Library staff will lead songs, rhymes, reading and fingerplays to keep nurturing those all-important emerging reading skills. Virtual Storytime also is available through Storyblocks, a project of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL).Playscapes and other interactive features at all libraries remain closed, including Little Letters Post Office at Castle Pines, The Market at Highlands Ranch, Playful Pets at Lone Tree, the Dino Wall at Parker, and Mission Control at Roxborough.

Spaces

Meeting rooms are available for public use at 50% of room capacity, not to exceed 100 people. Study rooms are available by reservation only. Drop-in use of empty meeting and study rooms is not permitted. Other personal gatherings are limited to 10 people.Contact Event & Hospitality Services at (303) 688-7605 for guidelines specific to DCL meeting rooms.

LIBRARY SERVICES

Park & Pick-Up Holds Service

Pick-Up Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM & Sunday, 12-5PM.Use our curbside service to pick up holds at your preferred DCL location*, following these instructions. Book Club Express kits may also be picked up using this service:

  1. Look for the flag denoting parking spaces set aside for this service. Note that the service location in our parking lots has changed, and there may be a longer wait for delivery to your car. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
  2. If all marked spots are full, please wait in your car for a space to become available. We will work as quickly as possible to serve you, but there may be a wait during busy times. Please be prepared.
  3. Keep your phone handy. Once you are parked in a numbered space, call or text the number on the sign with the required information.
  4. Health regulations prevent us from touching your vehicle. Please be prepared to open and close your own trunk for delivery of held items.

*Not available at Louviers.

Our Digital Library is Open

Our digital library is always open—and it’s been enhanced to accommodate more digital checkouts (now up to 12 borrows per month) and less wait time (decreased ratio of holds to copies, now just 3:1). You may Skip the Line on OverDrive and through the Libby app for instant checkout of items, similar to Your Lucky Day items in our branches. And you’ll see that familiar shamrock.Access a variety of digital library perks, from crafting classes to online learning and more.Check out DCL Connect for a digital world of Family & Community resources.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Protect Yourself & Others

Masks are required at all times in the library, and we recommend that customers wash hands frequently, especially after handling materials and/or touching surfaces. Disposable masks are available for customers.Hand sanitizer stations are set up at library entrances, public service desks, cash-handling points, and other heavily used areas.

Safety Precautions & Protocols

Enhanced in-library cleaning and disinfecting procedures are ongoing using EPA-registered disinfectants. Common areas; hard surfaces such as stair rails, door handles, and elevator buttons; reserved rooms; and restrooms are cleaned at least four times a day. Hard flooring is thoroughly cleaned once each day. The Holds section in each library closes for 15 minutes at the top of each hour to allow social distancing for DCL staff as they shelve. In-library modifications facilitate social distancing. Tables and individual seating are spaced at least 6 feet apart. Plexiglass partitions are in place at public service desks. Increased signage throughout all libraries encourages social distancing and hand hygiene. Protocols and systems are in place to increase air circulation in library buildings.

Our Digital Library is Open

  • Our digital library is always open—and it’s been enhanced to accommodate more digital checkouts (now up to 12 borrows per month) and less wait time (decreased ratio of holds to copies, now just 3:1).
  • You may Skip the Line on OverDrive and through the Libby app for instant checkout of items, similar to Your Lucky Day items in our branches. And you’ll see that familiar shamrock.
  • You may also access a variety of digital library perks, from audio-guided workouts, to crafting classes, to online learning and more.
  • Those who do not currently have a DCL library card can get instant access to our digital collection with a digital library card through OverDrive’s Instant Digital Card and Hoopla’s Engage.
  • Virtual Storytime is available through Storyblocks, a project of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL).
  • Access to PebbleGo K-3 databases is free at www.pebblego.com, providing expertly leveled text and navigation for beginning researchers. Sign in using the username engaged and password learning.
  • Access to Capstone interactive e-books for older kids is also free at www.mycapstonelibrary.com. Sign in using the username continue and password reading.

Douglas County Libraries are closed due to Covid-19

Douglas County Libraries (DCL) has been closely monitoring information from local, state and federal authorities about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on our communities. At this time, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to close all of our libraries until further notice, in addition to canceling, postponing and/or rescheduling all public events and space reservations.

We are so grateful to be part of a community that loves and supports its libraries. And while we take great pride in being open to all and being a place where you can explore, learn, gather and celebrate, we also want to ensure that our staff and community remain safe and well.

While our physical libraries are closed:

  • Our digital library is always open—and it’s been enhanced to accommodate more digital checkouts (now up to 12 borrows per month) and less wait time (decreased ratio of holds to copies, now just 3:1). Check out e-books; audiobooks; downloadable magazines; movies, TV and kids videos; and music. 
  • You may Skip the Line on OverDrive and through the Libby app for instant checkout of items, similar to Your Lucky Day items in our branches. And you’ll see that familiar shamrock. 
  • You may also access a variety of digital library perks, from audio-guided workouts, to crafting classes, to online learning and more. 
  • Those who do not currently have a DCL library card can get instant access to our digital collection with a digital library card through OverDrive’s Instant Digital Card and Hoopla’s Engage. 
  • Virtual Storytime is available through Storyblocks, a project of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL). 
  • Access to PebbleGo K-3 databases is free at www.pebblego.com, providing expertly leveled text and navigation for beginning researchers. Sign in using the username engaged and password learning. 
  • Access to Capstone interactive e-books for older kids is also free at www.mycapstonelibrary.com. Sign in using the username continue and password reading.

What else you should know:

  • We will waive fines and/or extend due dates on physical items checked out.
  • Book donations will not be accepted during the closure.
  • Prospector and Interlibrary Loan will be unavailable as most other library systems are also closed.
  • All DCL book drops are closed. Hold onto your library materials. No current checkouts will come due, and no fines will accrue during the closure.
  • Current holds in our system will not expire.
  • Materials Request and Book Club Express kits will be unavailable. Current items/kits that are checked out will not come due or accrue fines during the closure. Groups with kits reserved during the closure can arrange for a different borrowing period by emailing bce@dclibraries.org.
  • We have increased cleaning and disinfection throughout our libraries, which will continue until we are advised that COVID-19 is no longer a potential threat.

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 changes, we will continue to communicate with you via email and will post ongoing updates to our Community Safety Notice online and through our social media channels. To check the status of rescheduled events, please see our online Events Calendar.

The closure of our libraries is based on guidance from health officials about limiting gatherings and employing social distancing. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment or call (303) 389-1687.

We’re doing all we can to ensure the safety and health of DCL staff and our community. Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate this situation together. Stay safe. We wish you and your loved ones good health.

Warm regards,
Douglas County Libraries

New Year, New Ways to Use Your Library

Douglas County Libraries Introduces Aaptiv Audio-Guided Workouts

The new year brings new active workout options for Douglas County Libraries cardholders. Through Douglas County Libraries’ new partnership with Aaptiv, the #1 audio-based fitness app on the Apple App Store, cardholders can now access trainer-led, music-driven audio workouts for free. Douglas County Libraries is currently the only library in the nation to offer Aaptiv.

Patrons look to public libraries to meet a variety of needs, including entertainment and informational fulfillment. With Aaptiv, Douglas County Libraries gives patrons one more way to use their library, especially at a time when resolutions are made to save money and get fit.

“Douglas County Libraries is about giving the community free access to premium products and services that enhance their lives,” said Collection Development Librarian Andrea Wyant. “The county is full of active people who have access to some of the most beautiful outdoor surroundings in the nation, as well as top-notch rec centers and fitness clubs. This 100-percent audio product complements all of that.”

Aaptiv provides audio fitness classes, guided by expert trainers, that let people make the most of their workouts—at home, the gym, or outdoors. Membership provides unlimited access to more than 2,500 workouts in 13 categories, including running, strength, boxing, yoga, indoor cycling, cardio machines, and meditation.

Every class features inspiring music by well-known artists, so members can move to the music they love. Programs help members prepare for races from 5K to marathon, improve strength or flexibility, lose weight, or reduce stress, while powerful filters let them find perfect workouts by trainer, duration, music genre, or intensity.

Wyant said she was looking to add a fitness app to the library’s digital collection and liked the ratings and reviews Aaptiv received. After trying out the product herself, she reached out to the company. “They were really responsive to our needs as a library, like authentication with library cards,” she said.

Douglas County Libraries cardholders get unlimited access to Aaptiv for three months, for free. Subscriptions are limited.

To learn more or to get started with Aaptiv, visit DCL.org/library-perks or call 303-791-7323.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery, and connection.

Parker Library Event Calendar

Parker Library Events Currently CLOSED

Parker Storytime

Monday – Friday

  • 9:30 a.m. Baby
  • 10:15 a.m. Toddler
  • 11:15 a.m. Preschool

Saturday

  • 10:15 a.m. All Ages

Reading to Dogs Builds Confidence and Self-Esteem

Volunteers and their trained therapy dogs give budding and struggling readers an opportunity to read out loud without the stress of being judged.

Register for a specific appointment time at one of the libraries listed below.

James H. LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch
Second Saturday of each month beginning at 12pm
Fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 3:45pm

Parker Library
Fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 4:00pm
Second Thursday of each month beginning at 4:00pm

Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock
First and Third Wednesdays of each month beginning at 4pm
Fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 4pm

Roxborough Library
Second Tuesday of each month beginning at 4:30pm
Fourth Saturday of each month beginning at 10:30am

 Click here to reserve a meeting room at the Parker Library

Parker Chess Club

  • PRIMARY AGE GROUP: All Ages
  • GENRE: Games
  • TIME OF DAY: Evening
  • DAY & TIME: Thursdays, 7-9PM
  • Friendly drop-in competition for all ages and abilities.NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Adult Coloring Groups in Colorado

Have you heard? Adult coloring books are all the rage! Month after month, adult coloring books are topping Amazon’s bestseller lists and more and more adults are finding their zen in between the lines of a coloring page. If you are already a Colorist check out the latest adult coloring books, supplies and tips here at ColoringBookAddict.com. Need more info about supplies to buy or tips and tricks? Check out the Coloring Book Addicts site.  So far this event has attracted guys and gals from 19 – 89 so grab your book and head over to make some new friends.

Unfortunately, the Parker Library has stopped hosting the coloring group but the links below will help you find a new one.

If you live outside the Parker area, check this list from Cleverpedia to see the coloring group nearest you.

Restaurant Review – Via Baci

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Via Baci Italian Bistro – Lone Tree Colorado

Open For Delivery & Pickup During Covid-19 Quarantine. See Local Parker Restaurants Serving us here.

Via Baci Italian Bistro Restaurant


This little jewel is tucked up on the hill in the Target Shopping Center at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Yosemite and I just have to share what incredible food and service they have there.

Appetizers & Salads

Try the Caprese Salad with sliced fresh mozzarella (they make it fresh ONSITE every morning by 11:00 a.m.) fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed greens and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette. We’d never had fresh mozzarella before and WOW, it’s like entirely different food than the stuff that comes shredded in a bag.

Next up was the Artichoke Dip. It’s served with your choice of bread and/or veggies and is addictive. They have a weekend happy hour that includes this delicious option at a discounted price

This fig bruschetta is WOW

Wine Specials

Let’s talk Wine! Via Baci has a nice selection of wine to accompany your meals including 4 different Pino Grigio Wine selections, but my personal favorite with the chicken parm is this St. Supery Sav Blanc. Every Tuesday & Thursday enjoy 40% off select wines by the bottle all day served at their nice bar area or at your table.

You can see their entire menu’s, special and wine lists on their website at www.viabaci.com

Pasta & Pizza

All of their pizza is fabulous as well as the pasta. Their Chicken Parmesan is the best I’ve ever tasted. Take a look at this picture below.

Chicken parmesan at Via Baci in Lone Tree

Two other favorites so far are the Lasagna and the Chicken Cavatappi. My husband enjoyed the Pumpkin Ravioli… really interesting flavor combinations.

Pizza

Our favorite pizzas are the Bianco Pizza and the Vesuvius. The Bianco is topped with Oven Roasted Chicken, Fresh Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil and a touch of Red Pepper flakes to give it a little zip. The Vesuvius is topped with San Marzano tomato sauce, house-made mozzarella, spicy sausage, crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, and fresh oregano. The crust is thin but not hard so you ALMOST feel like you are eating something healthy.. but it tastes too good for that to be true. They also have a gluten-free crust that gets good reviews.

Desserts

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about Dessert. We haven’t had this deliciousness yet but the Tiramisu and Nutella Pizza are to die for!

They also have a very nice patio with a beautiful view of Denver. We aren’t the only ones who think this place is great. See these Google reviews too.

Executive Chef Mike Shock also teaches cooking classes for kids and adults so be sure to visit their website and sign up for their email blast to learn about the current specials and class offerings at viabaci.com

PHONE
(303) 790-0828

LOCATION
10005 Commons St.
Lone Tree, CO 80124

HOURS
Sun-Thurs: 11am–9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am–10pm
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 2-6pm
Weekend Happy Hour:
Sat & Sun 11am-3pm

SPECIALS
Every Tuesday & Thursday
enjoy 40% off select wines by the bottle all day

Bambino Sundays
Kids 9 and under eat for just $2. (2 kids per adult, dine in only.)

Covid-19 Parker Restaurants To Go & Delivery Options & Community Resources

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We all want our favorite restaurants both established and new to survive the Corona Virus Covid-19 Pandemic and many of them have gone above and beyond to create to-go menus and use their own staff to deliver food directly to you.

Thank you to our local Parker restaurants who are maintaining sanitation and social distancing protocols. We appreciate you!

Restaurant Delivery in Parker – Covid-19

Indochine Cuisine – Their Chef-Owner Yume Tran is also doing cooking how-to videos LIVE on their Facebook page so be sure to like it to see her latest offerings to keep you entertained while you are doing your part to keep everyone safe by staying home. If you are gluten-free or celiac, almost all of the dishes at Indochine are GF. Call 720-851-8559 to order.

Casa Mariachi – Casa’s entire menu can be ordered for pickup including their amazing Margaritas and their breakfast food truck is open to serve you daily. Call ahead for to-go orders (720) 842-5105.

Casa Mariachi margarita's and authentic mexican food parker co Covid-19 pickup margaritas

Parker Restaurants taking To-Go Orders During Covid-19

The restaurants listed below are open for pickup / to-go service and are available by delivery from the usual suspects, Uber Eats, Grub Hub etc.

Restaurant Name
20 Mile Tap House		Phone Number
(303) 841-6782
Antonio’s Pizza Pasta Wings(720) 851-5300
Arbys(303) 841-8048
Artisan Pizza Co(303) 840-0518
August Moon(303) 841-4598
Bagel Stop Cafe(303) 805-0103
Barnett & Son Brewing Co (Beer!)(720) 420-0462
Berry Blendz(303) 841-3801
Black Jack Pizza(303) 840-9100
Black-Eyed Pea720-550-8422
Butterfields Ice Cream(720) 705-6072
Casa Mariachi(720) 842-5105
Celtic House PubNeed info
Cherry Village Asian GrilleNeed info
Chick-Fil-A(303) 805-8575
China CafeNeed info
Chipotle (Both Locations)Need info
Colonna’s Pizzeria(303) 840-5444
Coloradough Pizza(303) 386-3333
Colorado Taproom & Grill
Dairy QueenNeed info
Dancing Noodle(303) 805-3880
Del TacoNeed info
Dough Dreamery(720) 525-7839
Dougs Diner720-476-7162
Downhill Brewing Company (Beer!)(303) 805-2739
Dutch Brothers CoffeeNeed info
English Tealeaves(720) 851-6099
Fika Coffee House (Idyllwilde)(303) 952-9348
Fika Coffee House (Mainstreet)(303) 840-3166
Firehouse Subs(303) 841-7827
Flipping Flapjacks(720) 235-7178
Golden Flame(720) 708-5834
Gque BBQ(303) 729-2506
Hangry Ohana(720) 287-2516
Hickory House Ribs(303) 805-9742
Hilltop Tap House(720) 242-6224
Hokulia Shave Ice (inside Walmart)(303) 805-3919
Hurts Donuts(720) 355-6156
IHOP(720) 851-8121
India Kitchen(720) 851-6830
Indochine Cuisine(720) 851-8559
Inta Juice(720) 328-4494
Jersey Mike’s Subs(720) 851-9740
Johnny’s Asian Bistro(303) 841-8877
Ju’s CoffeeNeed info
Junz(720) 851-1005
Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream(720) 638-0941
Kneader’s Bakery(720) 445-3987
Kunjani World Coffeehouse(720) 249-5594
KurosawaNeed info
La Baguette de Normandy(303) 805-9130
La Casita(720) 842-5181
La Petite Crêperie(720) 638-9722
Las Delicias(303) 840-0325
Lil’ Ricci’s NY Pizza & Pasta(303) 220-7422
Los Dos Potrillos Parker Express(303) 840-6574
Los Volcanes Mexican Restaurant(303) 841-0160
Mici Handcrafted Italian(720) 805-0505
Mod PizzaNeed info
Mr. Ramen(720) 519-0141
Mt Fuji Hibachi & SushiNeed info
Old Sante Fe Mexican Grill(303) 840-0555
Opa Grill303-841-7074
Panda Express(303) 805-5120
Panera Bread(720) 842-1200
Parker Garage(720) 389-8105
Parker Pourhouse(720) 551-7687
Pho Vy – Vietnamese Noodles and Grill(303) 840-7300
Portofino Pizza & Pasta(303) 841-9900
Purgatory Cellars Winery (303) 600-8209
Raising Cains(303) 841-1207
Red Robin(303) 840-1200
Rita’s Italian Ice(720) 549-4059
Rory’s Diner (720) 708-2889
Saltgrass Steakhouse(303) 840-2370
Sonic(720) 851-8879
Spice Kitchen(303) 945-4168
Stone Cold Ice CreamNeed info
Stonegate Cafe303.841.1565
Swirls Frozen Yogurt720-583-0356
Starbucks (All Locations)
Takoda Tavern(720) 851-5302
Taste of PhillyNeed info
Texas Roadhouse – Parker, CO(303) 805-5848
The Douglas Kitchen & Cocktails720-572-1910
The Chicken Shack Parker(720) 504-5044
The Egg & U
The Donut House(303) 954-9198
The Local (food grocery)720-583-0966
The Upper Deck720-572-1910
The Wine Barrel (Wine!)(303) 999-0454
Tokyo Joes(720) 450-3180
Tontis Pizza(303) 627-1739
Trattoria Dionisia(720) 573-4878
Twisters Burgers and Burritos(303) 840-3445
Village Inn(303) 841-2287
Vy – Sushi Bar & Asian Fine Dining(303) 840-7900
WafflehouseNeed info
Welcome Home Brewery (Beer!)(303) 362-1213
What the Pho(720) 851-5109
Yukata Japanese Bistro(303) 841-8831

Effective Friday, 11/20/2020, Douglas County will revert to Level Red.
For restaurants and similar businesses, that means Restaurants: no inside dining allowed — only take-out, curbside, delivery or outdoor dining with those from the same household permitted. Last call for alcohol: Moves from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m.Bars (without licensed retail foodservice): Remain closed for on-premises consumption.

With Health Procedures in Place

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners is thrilled to announce that the variance requests to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for the Park Meadows Mall, restaurants, places of worship, and gyms have been approved effective immediately.

The Board received the letter of approval on May 22, 2020.

“On behalf of our Board I wish to express our thanks to all involved in the preparation and review of these documents including our business community, Tri-County Health Department, our hospitals and the CDPHE. We are especially grateful to the citizens of Douglas County for adhering to the behaviors that led to the favorable public health data that supported this outcome,” said Roger Partridge, Board Chair.

Guidance for businesses can be found in these documents with amendments found in the letter of approval

Courtesy Todd Hendreks – Updated 5/13/20

Digital Educational Resources

Printable K12 lesson plans, classroom activities, games, templates, and more for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers.

Parker Local Facebook Groups to Join

Sew Masks for our Medical Workers at Parker Adventist Hospital

A Facebook group has been set up to sew protection masks for our valuable hospital staff here.

Covid-19 Quarantine Survival Guide

Keep Your Sanity Quarantine List

Things to do during Quarantine for Adults

Virtual Zoo: 

Virtual Tours:

Live education classes

Stories & Music

  • Imagineering In a Box from Disney
  • Music Class with Jason Mesches Music 10 am daily 
  • Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) is doing storytime on his Twitter
  • Mo Willems lunchtime doodle lessons (author of the Pigeon books)
  • Operation Story Time
  • Storytime from space- astronauts reading to us from space!
  • Wow in the world podcast
  • Center for Puppetry Arts- Livestream puppet shows
  • Virtual Dance Party
  • James Dean Pete the cat storytime 12pm Est
  • Draw every day with JJK- drawing lessons daily 12pm (CST)
  • Metropolitan Opera- Daily – 6:30 PM (CST) – recording will remain on the site each day for 20 hours
  • Oliver Jeffers reading his books on Instagram
  • Todd Kessler: kids concert
  • Dazzling Princess Parties: 30-minute Facebook live sessions with your favorite princesses! Its $5 per session but totally worth it, story, songs and questions & answers
  • Tim McCanna’s Music & Storytime

Free Media

Exercise for kids

Exercise for Adults

Education: 

Activity Ideas:

Connect:

  • Marco Polo: app where you can send video messages back and forth
  • Zoom: schedule virtual meetings and play dates

Support

Parker Library Media Resources during Covid-19 Quarantine

Douglas County Libraries closes branches in response to COVID-19

We’re Open For Curbside Pick-Up!
Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is now open for pick-up of holds. If you’ve been notified that your hold items are ready, this service is for you. If you had items on hold before the library closed, you may pick them up through May 17 at your preferred DCL location. All other holds are available for pick-up as you get notified.

Pick-Up Hours:Monday-Thursday 9AM-7PMFriday-Saturday 9AM-5PMSunday 12-5PMLouviers: Tuesday 3-8PM; Saturday 9AM-12PM 
Follow these instructions for picking up your holds:
 
-Look for the flag denoting parking spaces set aside for this service.
-If all marked spots are full, please wait in your car for a space to become available. We will work as quickly as possible to serve you, but there may be a wait during busy times. Please be prepared.
-Keep your phone handy. Once you are parked in a numbered space, call or text the number on the sign with the required information.
-Health regulations prevent us from touching your vehicle. Please be prepared to open and close your own trunk for delivery of held items.

While DCL’s physical libraries are closed, customers can take advantage of the following digital resources and accommodations:

Borrowing, Holds & Fines Updates

  • All returned items are quarantined for the safety of our staff and community. Expect returned items to remain on your account for several days before they are checked in. No fines are being assessed.
  • All DCL book drops are open and accepting returns of checked-out items, except for our Louviers location. Due to DCL’s quarantine protocols, Louviers residents may return items to any other DCL location for proper quarantine of materials. Items borrowed before the library closure are due July 1. Due dates on new checkouts have been extended: 3-week checkouts now have 5-week due dates, and 1-week checkouts have 3-week due dates. No fines are being assessed.
  • Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is available for pick-up of holds at all DCL locations. If you’ve been notified that your holds are ready, this service is for you. See the Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Prospector and Interlibrary Loan will be unavailable as most other library systems are also closed.
  • Materials Request will be unavailable. Current items that are checked out will not come due or accrue fines during the closure.
  • Book Club Express kits may be picked up using our Park & Pick-Up service. See Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Book donations will not be accepted during the closure.
  • We have increased cleaning and disinfection throughout our libraries, which will continue until we are advised that COVID-19 is no longer a potential threat.

DCL will post ongoing updates to its Community Safety Notice online and through its social media channels. See the library’s online Events Calendar to check the status of rescheduled events.

The closure of DCL libraries is based on guidance from health officials about limiting gatherings and employing social distancing. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment or call (303) 389-1687.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Have you found a new favorite spot in Parker for Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner or Happy Hour?

sushi restaurant suchine parker co delivery & pickup during covid-19 quarantine

Feel free to talk about spots close to Parker as well…. after all we have to leave the 80134 – 80138 zip code every once in awhile.

Have you had a wonderful or horrible experience with a local restaurant?

Feel free to share your discoveries good and bad with your Douglas County neighbors.

Please remember to be civil and use PG-rated language in your review.
If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.

Let’s hear it Parker neighbors?

Review your favorite or warn us about your least favorite in the comments below.