Parker

Parker is a Collin County city, separate from Parker County west of Fort Worth.

A view across the street from Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas
A view across the street from Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas. Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0, source.

Getting to know Parker

Parker is a Collin County city, separate from Parker County west of Fort Worth. Maxwell Creek runs through the city’s preserve, where trails and a historical area recall the former Parker Gin. Southfork Ranch is another local landmark, associated with filming of the television series Dallas.

Places to know

Parker preserve. A local trail and open-space area along Maxwell Creek with remains associated with the historic gin.

Southfork Ranch. A Parker landmark documented by the Texas Film Commission for its connection with Dallas.

Check at the address, not the town name

  • Use Parker, Collin County in property searches to avoid confusing the city with Parker County.
  • Check creek drainage and the applicable city and subdivision requirements for the specific lot.
  • School attendance zones, flood risk, HOA obligations, utilities and property taxes follow the exact address. Use current records: TEA school district locator, FEMA flood maps, county appraisal districts.

Sources

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