The incorporation of the Town of Parker in 1981 included the Rowley Downs subdivision, the downtown area and Parker Square and Parker Plaza commercial areas. The incorporated area encompassed approximately one square mile and included 285 residents. Soon after incorporation in 1981, the Town adopted zoning and subdivision ordinances.

The first decade of the Town's history saw the Town increased from one square mile to 13 square miles. The Town's population has increased from less than 300 at incorporation to more than 35,000 currently.

In Parker there are a myriad of activities and countless ways to get involved. Citizen involvement is encouraged, in both the activities of the community and in the workings of the town government.

Parker's Chamber of Commerce sponsors many local events including Parker Country Festival and the Parker Christmas Carriage Parade. Parker is a vibrant growing community that prides itself on offering a wide range of recreational and community activities to its citizens. The Cultural Commission offers a variety of community events and the Town boasts an award-winning Recreation Center.