In a Town-wide survey in 1999, the citizens of Parker stated that the acquisition and preservation of open space is of great importance. In June 1999, the Town Council approved the Town's first open space acquisition. Approximately 72 acres adjacent to the northern Town boundary, known as the Norton property, was purchased through a cooperative partnership between the Town of Parker and Douglas County with sales tax dollars specifically allocated for open space and parks.

In 2001, the Town participated as a partner in the purchase and preservation of the 17-Mile property for open space. This 35-acre property is located in Arapahoe County, directly north of the Norton property.

The Town also purchased the 40-acre Country Meadows open space. This property, which is located along Cherry Creek west of the Country Meadows subdivision and north of Stroh Ranch, was purchased with Town funds plus open space "share-back" dollars from Douglas County.

In 2003, the Town purchased the Trevey property, located just north of the Cottonwood Subdivision, for open space.

The Town of Parker has a Parks and Open Space Master Plan which guides the development of a parks, recreation, and open space system to meet the needs of existing and future Parker residents. 

Click here to read the Open Space, Trails and Greenway Plan that was approved by the Parker Town Council in 2004.