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Milk & Cookies with Santa-A Parker Christmas Holiday Event

December 7, 2021 By Chrissy

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There’s Santa & Mrs. Clause Copyright ParkerColorado.net

2021 Parker Holiday Events

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Milk & Cookies with Santa

Date: Dec. 12, 2021
Time: 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. or 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Ages: 1 month to 9 years with an adult
Cost: $15 R/ $18 NR

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend some time with the jolly man in the bright red suit. It is a great beginning to the Ho Ho Holiday season with crafts, light refreshments and more! Children will be able to sit on Santa’s lap for parents to take photos. Two sessions are offered. Please register early, space is limited.

Click here to register for Milk and Cookies with Santa. For additional event information, email Diane at dlange@parkeronline.org or call at 303.805.3281.

Holiday Events in or near Parker Colorado

  • Turkey Day 5K Fun Run / Walk
  • Mayor’s Tree & Park Lighting at O’Brien Park
  • Community Messiah Performances (you can still join the 100 voice choir)
  • Breakfast with Santa at the Wildlife Experience
  • Highlands Ranch Christmas Market and holiday markets throughout Denver There will be unique handmade gift items, traditional Christmas foods for gifts or your family meal along with favorite vendors from the summer Highlands Ranch farmers market.
  • Parker’s Christmas Carriage Parade Canceled
  • Horse-drawn carriage rides in Old Town – Cancelled
  • The Annual Nutcracker of Parker   (Click to purchase tickets)
    December 9-12 & December 16-18
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services

Santa Photos in Parker CO

Holiday Events at Tagawa Gardens

Filed Under: Family, Featured Story, Holidays, Kids, Things To Do in Parker Tagged With: O'Brien ParkChrissy

Town of Parker Holiday Lighting Event O’Brien Parker

November 1, 2021 By Chrissy

Ruth Chapel Mainstreet Parker Colorado

A Town of Parker Signature Event

Celebrate the Season when Parker Lights the LIGHTS!

Bundle up and bring your family and friends to kick-off the holiday season at Parker’s Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in O’Brien Park.

2021 Mayor’s Holiday Lighting
presented by Xfinity 

O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays! Join the Town of Parker for an enchanted evening in O’Brien Park. Gather around the Town Tree and join the Mayor and the Parker Chorale in a Sing-Along to Silent Night to kick off the event. Following Silent Night, the Mayor and Town Council will count down to the Town Tree and Grand Park Lighting. You will love the look and feel as our Town Tree lights up and the park sparkles in white elegance!

Once the park is lit up, it’s time for the fun to begin! Stroll around O’Brien Park and take in the sights of the fun holiday ice sculpture displays following a path to each of the displays.

Along the way, you are bound to run into some holiday characters all of whom will have some sort of story to tell or an activity to show you. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in town for this festive evening, as will Elsa and Olaf, and you may even spot the “Elf in a Tree!” While you stroll through the park, you can enjoy tasty food from holiday food vendors.

The O’Brien Park Gazebo will come to life with the sounds of the holidays as the Parker Chorale and our local high school choirs sing some of our favorite holiday carols. The Colorado School of Dance performers will showcase one of their dances on stage as well.

This evening is sure to be filled with wonderful holiday memories.

Event Timeline

5:30 p.m. Welcome by Mayor Jeff Toborg and Town Council with a sing-along to Silent Night led by the Parker Chorale, followed by the Grand Park and Town Tree Lighting and an evening of holiday fun!  

Gazebo Entertainment Lineup

  • 5:30 p.m. Parker Chorale opens the evening with Silent Night
  • 5:50 to 6 p.m. Ponderosa Choir 
  • 6:00 to 6:15 p.m. Colorado School of Dance – Nutcracker 
  • 6:20 to 6:30 p.m. Chaparral High School Choir
  • 6:35 to 6:45 p.m. Lutheran High School Choir
  • 6:50 to 7 p.m. Legend High School Choir 
  • 7 p.m. Closing remarks and drawing for 50 inch Big Screen TV 

Activities 

  • Ice holiday ice sculpture displays stationed throughout the park
  • Meet and greet with Elsa and Olaf
  • Holiday walk-around entertainment featuring magical elves, a winter wizard, a dancing holiday tree and a toy soldier, all of whom have a story to tell or an activity to show you. 
  • Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in Town for the evening!
  • New this year….the community has the chance to decide what our amazing ice sculpture vendor will create during his live ice carving demonstration!  Keep an eye on the Town’s Facebook page (@TownofParkerCO) to vote for your favorite and then come to the event to see if your favorite won! 

Tasty Treats

  • Archies Dog House 
  • Bloom & Grow Kitchen
  • Cyndy’s Food-Lish-Us
  • Comforts of Home – soups, sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate
  • Kettle Corn

Parking

West Victorian Drive and the O’Brien Park parking lot will be unavailable for event parking and Victorian Drive from Longs Way to Mainstreet will be closed from 3:30 p.m. through 8 p.m. Event attendees can seek other public parking opportunities throughout the Downtown area. 

Public parking is just a short walking distance from the park. Parking at Parker Town Hall, PACE Center, Discovery Park or the Schoolhouse parking lot is a great way to stroll through Downtown on your way to and from the event.  Or, you can park west of Parker road and walk through Kieffer’s Crossing, an underground tunnel that helps pedestrians avoid crossing South Parker Road. The tunnel is between Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s and Colorado State Bank and Trust. 

Contact Us For more information, please email Special Events & Sponsorship Coordinator Brooke Spain or call 303.805.3253.

Parker’s Holiday Events

  • Turkey Day 5K Fun Run / Walk
  • Castle Rock Starlighting
  • Mayor’s Tree Lighting at O’Brien Park
  • Parker’s Christmas Carriage Parade
  • Community Messiah Performances (you can still join the 100 voice choir)
  • The Annual Nutcracker of Parker   (Click to purchase tickets)
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services (will update when information is available)

Filed Under: Family, FREE, Holidays, Kids, Ladies, Parker Events, Seniors, Youth Tagged With: O'Brien ParkChrissy

Fall & Halloween Festivities around Parker

October 26, 2021 By Chrissy

Zombie Crawl on Mainstreet

This is the first time for this event in Parker and is being sponsored by the Parker Downtown Business Alliance.

October 30, 2021, from 6-9 p.m.

Folks are encouraged to dress up as Zombies and walk up and down Mainstreet using the tunnel that goes underneath Parker Rd. There will be Music on Mainstreet and all the bars on the route will also have drink specials and we encourage all Zombies to stop in. The DBA is also having a scavenger hunt as part of the event during the evening. There will be missions to do along the way such as checking into businesses, taking selfies at certain spots, and answering trivia questions all pertained to Mainstreet from one end to the other.

Participants are encouraged to use the tunnel under Parker Road for the safety of Pedestrians and Vehicles.

COSTUME CONTEST
a costume contest for the best individually dressed Zombie & also for the best dressed Zombie Group.

Fall Festival at Flat Acres

FALL FESTIVAL & PUMPKIN PATCH

The Annual Fall Festival and Maze at Flat Acres Farm will reopen on September 25, 2021. We will be open ​Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 – 6:00 through Halloween 

October 31, 2021.  Flat Acres Farm was voted the best Pumpkin Patch in 2017 and 2018 by the Parker Small Business Excellence Group.

There will be plenty of activities for the family to enjoy this year.  With activities geared for the age group 10 years and younger.  Make sure to check out the pumpkin patch during your visit so you can pick out that perfect pumpkin for carving.  We have pumpkins of many sizes and colors along with fall decorations such as corn stalks, straw bales, and gourds.

Admission Fees​​ – Tickets are purchased in person at the Fall Festival.

​2 & Under: Free
3-64 Yrs: $16.00
Seniors 65+: $5.00
Military and First Responders: 20% Off

Every visitor to the Fall Festival will receive either a free Mini Pumpkin or Mini Gourd!!!

Group Discounts
Groups 10 or more: 10% off

Petting Zoo hosted by Kodiak Ranch

Kodiak Ranch will be hosting the petting zoo with many different animals.  For a fee you will be able to purchase food and feed the animals.  There will be bunnies, sheep, goats, ponies, and many more.

Food Vendors

Many options from Carnival foods such as kettle corn, funnel cakes, corn dogs & nachos, to wood fire pizza and liquid nitrogen homemade ice cream.   Make sure to visit our food vendors.

Colorado Pizza Co

Cold Smoke Ice Cream

Funnelicious

George’s Kettle Corn

Activities 

  • Corn Maze
  • Giant Hay Bale Maze
  • Kids Hay Bale Maze w/obstacle course
  • Duck Races
  • Giant Jenga
  • Tractor Pulled Hay Ride
  • Bounce Houses
  • Giant Jump Pillow
  • Corn Hole
  • Corn Kernel Boxes
  • Giant Swing Set
  • ​Multiple Photo Ops
  • Climbing Wall
  • Petting Zoo​

Additional Activities at an additional charge

Euro Bungy – $10.00 per time

Pony Rides – $6.00 per ride

Nerf Turf Battles $5.00 for 3 games/$10.00 unlimited

Feeding Animals in Petting Zoo – $3.00 per feed bag


Fright Acres Haunted Attraction

Welcome to Fright Acres
Colorado’s LARGEST Outdoor Haunted Attractions Venue!

Fright Acres Outdoor Haunted Attraction featuring Reapers Hollow Cemetery consists of 4 completely different areas all linked together for one very long trek through different themes and dimensions! Can you survive Fright Acres!?

There is something dark lurking in the forgotten cemetery and cornfields at Flat Acre Farms. For centuries there have been reports of strange happenings. People say they hear sounds, like those of a scythe reaping the corn. Some even say the scarecrows come alive at night. You might catch glimpses of ghosts and shadows, swiftly moving through the cemetery. Many who have entered the corn or cemetery at night have gone missing! Will you dare to enter? Located at Flat Acres Farms in Parker, CO. Fright Acres is a terrifying 30-40 minute outdoor trek!

Open 2021: Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31, 

Hours: 7:00pm – 10:00pm all nights listed.

​TICKETS
General Admission: $30

Fast Pass: $45

Tickets will be purchased in person at the attraction only.

Cash or credit accepted​

www.frightacres.com

email: frightacres@gmail.com

Weather policy: Our attractions are located outside and open dates are subject to weather! We are not responsible for the weather if we cannot open. Dates, times and ticket prices are subject to change at any time.


The Patch in Elizabeth

September 18 – October 31, 2021

Days/Hours
Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm

Farm Admission $19.95
Includes $3 concession voucher
Grandparents  $14.95    Military $17.95
Age 2 and under are free!

Extra Fee Weekend Fun
Apple Cannons: $5 per basket of 10.
Purchase 4 baskets and get one free.

Note: While we welcome your entire family, please leave your pets at home – thank you.

Admission covers all activities and attractions, other than “punkin chunkin”!

Pumpkins are priced per pound with select pumpkins (such as pie pumpkins) sold individually at a flat rate. (Details coming soon!)

Weekday availability is subject to special reservation. Visit the website at www.thepatchinelizabeth.com for more information

Parker Recreation Celebrates Halloween with some Great Events at the Fieldhouse and the Parker Rec!

This Halloween Parker Recreation offers something for everyone, for the young to not-so-young!

Fieldhouse Fright Night

Halloween Fun for the Entire Family!

Date: Oct. 23, 2021
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Cost: $10 per Parker resident, $12 per non-resident*; register each child attending

*First 300 pre-registrants receive a special goodie bag. Online registration closes Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Walk-up registration will be available for an additional $5 per child. Children 12 and under should have a parent or guardian in attendance.

Kids will find tricks and treats galore as they make their way around Trick-or-Treat Street, roller skate (bring your own skates) and groove to ghoulish tunes on the inline rink, play goblin games on the turf and in the gym, make their way through creepy crawlies in the haunted house and conquer the Rock’n Halloween Climbing Wall! Concessions, local sponsors, crafts and games for both big and small will all be a part of this magical Halloween event. 

Costume Contest

Don’t forget to dress up! The top two costumes in each group will be awarded: 2 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 years and up and the family/group division. Judging starts on the inline rink at 7 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information or to sign up, visit the Volunteer Connect Douglas County website and choose Town of Parker as your organization. Email Brenda at bmooney@parkeronline.org with volunteer questions.

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet has been canceled for 2021

Filed Under: Family, Kids, Parker, Things To Do in Parker Chrissy

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet CANCELED!

October 13, 2021 By Chrissy

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

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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.

Filed Under: Douglas County, Family, FREE, Holidays, Kids, Seniors, Things To Do in Parker Chrissy

Parker Quest

August 1, 2021 By Chrissy

Imagine that it is a summer day in Old Town Parker and you have just arrived on the train that once wended its way along present-day Mainstreet. Punch your train ticket at eight stops while you meet some of the historic characters who founded our town.   ​

This family-friendly trek is FREE and interactive, with costumed characters to talk to, hands-on displays, crafts, and giveaways. You will have a map to lead you on your hour-long quest, but we will also have guides to help you along the way. ​

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Obrien Park

This is a collaboration between Parker Area Historical Society and Parker Arts. Pre-registration is required. Choose a start time and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ParkerQuest

Parker Quest 2021

Sat. Aug. 28, 9 AM-Noon

Park at PACE Center

Kids and adults alike will have FREE fun while connecting with Parker’s history!  Register Here:  https://tinyurl.com/ParkerQuest 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Family, Kids, PACE Center, Things To Do in Parker Tagged With: PACE CenterChrissy

Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Parker

July 13, 2021 By Chrissy

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.

Filed Under: Douglas County, Highlands Ranch, Kids, Lone Tree Chrissy

Parker Fun Run Information 2021

May 21, 2021 By Chrissy

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

  •  Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K – each February
  • Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek – each June (Details below)
  • Senior Stroll – May
  • 4th of July Run – TBA
  • So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August
  • Turkey Day 5K (Each Thanksgiving Morning)

Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek

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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!

Date: June 19, 2021
Time: 5K: 8 a.m.  Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway
In-Person 5K Cost: $40  
In-Person Family Fun Trek Cost: 
$25 for family of up to 4, $7 per additional person
Virtual 5K Cost: $30

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Register by May 25 to guarantee event hat!  Registration closes June 18, 2021 at 5 p.m.; event-day registration will not be available.

In-Person Options: 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 trucker hat, *which is available to purchase separately for Family Fun Trek registrants. All in-person event registrations include pancakes from Flippin’ Flapjacks and a souvenir bib number. 

Virtual 5K Option: Experience all of the benefits of a 5K run/walk on your own time, at your own location! Registrants receive the commemorative trucker hat and custom event bib.  

Race Courses

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.

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

Click here to register. 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. 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.


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
  •  Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K – each February
  • Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek – each June (Details above)
  • 4th of July Run (Details above)

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

Date: Aug. 10, 2019
Time: 10K: 8 a.m.
5K: 8:05 a.m.
Family Fun Trek: 8:15 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park

Registration will be available in April 2019.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed (5K and 10K.) The Family Trek is about 1.3 miles of laid-back, outdoorsy fun. Registered participants will receive a race tech shirt, a delicious post-race pancake breakfast and a chance to win prizes. The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K and 10K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. All results are determined using “gun time,” meaning the timing starts simultaneously for all participants in the category. The free kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary.

Race Courses

The So Long to Summer 5K/10K & Family Fun Trek is held at Salisbury Park. View a detailed map (PDF) to find routes, parking, water stations and more.

Race Packet Pickup

Packets are available at RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S Parker Rd., the Thursday and Friday prior to the event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or at the event beginning at 7 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

View individual events for volunteer opportunities.

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.

Youth Fitness & Wellness

Getting Started

Youth ages 13 to 15 must complete a mandatory free Fitness Equipment Orientation before utilizing the weight and cardiovascular areas within the Recreation Center and Fieldhouse. They must also complete an orientation prior to participating in any group fitness classes.

Youth ages 13 and 14 are required to be with an adult in the fitness areas while working out. After they’ve completed the Fitness Equipment Orientation, youth age 15 may be in the fitness areas by themselves.

Free Fitness Equipment Orientations are offered each Monday at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Registration is not necessary. Orientations include a demonstration on the proper use of equipment, weight room etiquette and proper equipment safety


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1st Annual Caddyshack “Be the Ball” Golf Tournament

April 13, 2021 By Chrissy

Parker Colorado Chamber of Commerce

1st Annual Caddyshack “Be the Ball” Golf Tournament

A Parker Chamber of Commerce Event

Register online at parkerchamber.com. 

May 24, 2021 – Shot Gun 8 a.m.
BlackBear Golf Club

Title Sponsor- $5000
• Includes 2 foursomes ($1200 value)
• 1 year of Chamber Membership or Upgrade ($400 Value)
• Signage at hole (provided by sponsor)
• Banner at Club House (provided by sponsor)
• Provide goodie bags with logo to all golfers (provided by sponsor)
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony
• Logo on Website Golf Event Announcement and Social Media promotions
• First Right of Refusal Next Year’s Event
• Name on Sponsor list
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Includes Appetizers at Award Ceremony

Hole Sponsor- $1000 (18 available)
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Signage at the hole (provided by sponsor)
• Table to showcase your product or business
• Banner at the hole (provided by sponsor)
• Banner at Club House (provided by sponsor)
• Name on the Sponsor List
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media promotions

Breakfast Sponsor- $1500
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Set up table at check in
• Provides Breakfast Burritos
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Banner and Marketing Material at Check in (provided by sponsor)
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media Promotions

Lunch Sponsor- $1500
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Cart with Your Banner display (banner provided by sponsor)
• Distribution of Sack Lunches to all Participants
• Banner on Beverage Cart (banner provided by sponsor)
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media Promotions

Award Ceremony Sponsor ($1500)
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Provides Appetizers at Award Ceremony
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media Promotions

One Foursome – $600 for Chamber Members
One Foursome – $640 for Chamber Members

Name_______________________________________________Phone_________________
Business__________________________________ Name of Sponsorship______________
Check# Total _ Parker Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit
501(c)6organization. (Federal tax ID 84-0721419). A receipt of your donation will be provided via email.
NOTE: Please provide your JPEG logo. You may send the JPEG logo to kara@parkerchamber.com
Parker Chamber Mission: Promote, advocate for, and provide a platform for connection for
businesses in the Parker area. You can help by participating in the Chamber’s 1st Annual
Summer Kickoff Golf Tournament, Monday May 24th at 8am at Black Bear Golf Club.
Cost is $150 per player. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Awards and

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Schools in Parker Colorado

March 10, 2020 By Chrissy

Education in Parker Colorado

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The Town of Parker is part of the top-rated Douglas County School System. Below you’ll find links and information about Public, Private and Charter Schools in the area as well as higher education opportunities.

Secondary Schools in Parker Colorado

Chaparral High School – Located in Stonegate home of the Wolverines.

Legend High School The newest high school in Parker Colorado, is located on Hilltop Road East of Mainstreet. Currently only 7-9th grade.

Ponderosa High School – Providing a challenging high school experience to prepare our students for the next level. State Champion Wrestling Team for 5 years.

Douglas County High School – (Castle Rock) Parent and student newsletters, and academic and extracurricular activities information.

Parker Colorado Middle Schools

Sagewood Middle School – 7th & 8th-grade feeder school for Ponderosa. Shows activities, student and parent pages and contact information.

Sierra Middle School – 6651 E Pine Lane Ave. Parker, Colorado 80138. Feeder school for Chaparral.

Cimarron Middle School – The newest middle school in Parker CO Located in Canterberry Crossing Subdivision. Feeder school for Legend HS.

Castle Rock Middle School – Up to Date Homework help for students, school newsletter, and contact information.

American Academy – Charter School grades K-8

Challenge to Excellence Charter School K-8 Charter School using Padeia, and other curriculums. Integrates reading, writing, math, and science, with emphasis on applied technologies.

Leman Academy of Excellence – Newest School in Parker holding their grand opening July of 2018.

Northstar Academy Charter School –  16700 KEYSTONE BLVD. PARKER, CO 80134
PHONE: 720-851-7827.

Parker Core Knowledge Charter School – The oldest charter in Parker, Parker Core Knowledge is committed to providing its students an academic advantage by building a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and character while challenging each individual to become a critical thinker, responsible citizen and future leader.

Parker Performing Arts Charter School

Parker Performing Arts School will equip students with the creative and critical thinking skills that are vital for success in the innovative environment of the future. With safety as a key priority, our students will engage in daily performing arts training from passionate and experienced artists and will have regular performance and recital opportunities.

Elementary and Charter Schools in Parker

American Academy Charter School –  American Academy will achieve academic excellence through a challenging sequenced curriculum that emphasizes math, science, and technology, to provide our children with the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Cherokee Trail Elementary – K-6, a Non-Traditional school using multi-aged classrooms and whole language learning techniques.

Challenge to Excellence Charter School K-8 Charter School using Padeia, and other curriculums. Integrates reading, writing, math, and science, with emphasis on applied technologies.

Frontier Valley Elementary  New school in Canterberry with menu, staff and student information.

Iron Horse Elementary School – Information about the newest grade school in Parker, including mission statement, hours of operation, staff, calendar and child care.

Legacy Point Elementary School  – Ponderosa Feeder school, Calendar, newsletters, staff, and curriculum.

Leman Academy of Excellence 19560 Stroh Rd, Parker, CO 80134 Their philosophy is that Classical Education puts young minds to work, and will lead young people to understand themselves and the world around them. Leman Academy is a classical school that equips scholars with the proven tools of learning that are structured around the Trivium.

Mountain View K-3 Elementary School Traditional grade school serving The Pinery and outlying areas.

Northeast Elementary – Grades 4-6 traditional grade school serving The Pinery and outlying areas in South Parker. The original high school in Parker. Feeder school for Ponderosa High School.

Pine Grove Elementary – K-6 school serving the Main Stonegate subdivision. Feeder school for Chapparal High School.

Pine Lane Primary K-3 – Instruction in core curricular areas is aligned to the Douglas County standards, our northernmost grade school.

Pioneer Elementary School – Provides K-6 education in a positive caring environment.

Prairie Crossing Elementary  – Grade school located in the Bradbury Ranch subdivision. Includes contact and parent information and a school events calendar.

Core Knowledge Charter School  – Focused on educational excellence, mastering second languages, and technology.

Douglas County School District

Colleges and Universities in Parker

Arapahoe Community College – Arapahoe Community College with a campus in Parker at The University Center at Chaparral High School. 303.797.4222

Rocky Vista University of Osteopathic Medicine – 8401 South Chambers Road Parker, CO (303) 373-2008

Private Schools in Parker

Lutheran High School of the Rockies – Traditional education while nurturing student relationships with Jesus Christ. Includes admissions, curriculum, and event calendar

Trinity Lutheran Christian Day School – School news and info and calendar.

Ave Maria Catholic School – A private school with K-8

South East Christian School  – As an interdenominational school, our families come from many different churches throughout the area. Families choose Southeast in large part because they want their child to have a peer group with strong Christian values and a rigorous academic program.

Pre-Schools in Parker

Homeschooling Links and Information For Parker CO Residents

Home School Information for Douglas County Schools
Home School Help for Parents
Home Work Help
Colorado Department of Education Home Schooling  303.866.6771

Filed Under: Education, Kids Chrissy

Roller Skating at the Fieldhouse

January 8, 2020 By Chrissy

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2020 Saturday Skate Night Dates

Dates: January 11, February 8, March 7 and April 18
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m,
Location: Fieldhouse
Rate: $4 for Parker residents, $5 for non-residents — non-skating adults are FREE!
Skate Night admission does not include other Fieldhouse venues or special facility events that include skating.

Grab some friends and bring your roller skates or blades to the Parker Fieldhouse on select Saturday nights for Skate Night! Participants can skate around the inline rink, listen to great, family-friendly music and play games. This is a time designated for open skating with no hockey allowed. Skate Nights are great events for skaters of all ages or teens who are looking for something to do on a Saturday night!

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult while at the Fieldhouse. Participants must bring their own skates. Skate Night admission does not include other Fieldhouse venues. Confirm schedule by calling 303.805.6300.

Parker Fieldhouse

Parker Fieldhouse

18700 E. Plaza Drive
Parker, CO 80134
Ph: 303.805.6300

Brenda Mooney
Events Coordinator
Email Brenda Mooney
Ph: 303.805.6309

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