Local Service Projects

        

The most obvious contribution of the Rotary Club of Parker to the local community is the gazebo in O’Brien Park, which the club donated to the community in 2004.  The gazebo has become an important gathering place for Parker.  Club members continue to contribute to the maintenance of the gazebo and its landscaping.  In 2024 we partnered with the Town of Parker and the Parker Chamber of Commerce to add special lighting to the gazebo.

Hosting the annual Parker State of the Town event in conjunction with the Town of Parker

The Rotary Club of Parker initiated the annual Parker State of the Town event held every spring.  The event provides a way for community officials and citizens to interact.  An important component is the presentation of the Parker Impact Award.  For information on recipients of the Parker Impact Award, click here.  For information on how to nominate someone for the award, click here.  Nominations are typically accepted in the early spring.

Partnership with the Parker Library

We have a long-standing partnership with the Parker branch of Douglas County Libraries.  In addition to holding our meetings at the library, we support the Foundation of the Douglas County Libraries.  To learn more, click here! 

Signature Partners

We have three signature local charities with which we partner:

• the Parker Task Force
• Make-a-Wish Colorado
• Affinity Ranch (formerly Praying Hands Ranch)

A contingent from the Rotary Club of Parker volunteers regularly at the local Project C.U.R.E. distribution center to sort donated medical supplies that are bound for the developing world.

We volunteer at community events sponsored by the Town of Parker or the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, such as

• Wine Walks
• Parker Days
• Carriage Parade