| Parker is a city that has seen substantial growth in the | | | | allows residents to take park in a variety of sports |
| last twenty years. Along with the increased population, | | | | activities like inline hockey, indoor soccer, and arena |
| the city has begun to develop into a suburb of the | | | | football. In addition to the three major venues the field |
| Denver metropolitan area. Since Parker is still a small | | | | house has a climbing wall,indoor track, batting cages, a |
| community most of its residents commute to Denver | | | | children's playground, fitness area and meeting room |
| to work. This has resulted in commercial and retail | | | | space. |
| development mostly consisting of shopping centers | | | | The field house was designed to take sporting to a |
| and restaurants. Parker's vision has led them to | | | | new level, and by offering these facilities to Parker |
| develop their community around fulfilling the needs of | | | | residents the community has shown their commitment |
| their residents, and making life simpler. This communal | | | | to their residents living healthy lives. |
| development has led to the development of a | | | | In addition to the sports facilities, Parker encourages |
| recreational facility and a field house. | | | | the outdoor experience. Parker has over two hundred |
| Parker's state of the art recreational center gives | | | | acres dedicated to park land, and has seven hundred |
| residents the opportunity to fulfill their fitness needs | | | | acres of undeveloped open space. Challenger |
| within the community. The center is equipped with an | | | | Regional Park is one of the biggest parks in the Parker |
| indoor pool and sauna, triple gymnasium, three | | | | area. The park contains three lighted fields, three roller |
| multi-purpose rooms, cardiovascular and circuit | | | | hockey rinks, and a skate park. This park offers a |
| equipment, multi-station and free weights, aerobics | | | | variety of activities as well as a trail system for |
| area, cycling studio and locker facilities. This facility was | | | | recreational walking. Within the park there are several |
| designed to allow residents to take part in whatever | | | | picnic areas where families can enjoy lunch while |
| physical activity they choose. The center also has | | | | enjoying the outdoor atmosphere. Horse lovers have |
| fitness classes that include yoga, aqua aerobics, and | | | | their own park, Salisbury Equestrian Park located within |
| pilates. These activities are included with daily | | | | Parker. This park contains one hundred thirty acres of |
| admission. | | | | equestrian land that was developed strictly for this |
| On June 23rd Parker opened its new field house to | | | | purpose. Also located within this park are youth |
| the public. This field house contains three venues, | | | | baseball fields that are sponsored by the Colorado |
| gymnasium, inline sports court, and sports turf. This | | | | Rockies. |