About Parker County, TX

Located in north-central Texas, Parker County covers 902 square miles of land, which includes the cities of Weatherford, Aledo, Cool, Hudson Oaks, Springtown, and Willow Park, as well as parts of Azle, Cresson, Fort Worth, Mineral Wells, and Reno.

The county seat of Parker County is Weather, located just 20 minutes west of Fort Worth. Residents enjoy living in Weatherford for its family-oriented way of life. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the historic shopping district, the farmers market, First Monday Trade Days, and Victorian-era homes.

Things to Do in Parker County, TX

Parker County is full of places to explore and visit. Below are some of the most visited and treasured locations throughout Parker County.

Recreational

Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway – Located in the heart of cattle country, Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway offers lake access, rock climbing, and miles of hiking and biking trails.

Lake Weatherford – For those looking to do some fishing, Lake Weather is a great spot to catch Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and Sunfish.

Splash Kingdom – Cool off in the summer at Splash Kingdom. This water park offers a wave pool, splash pad, water slides, and more.

Gardens

Chandor Gardens —This 3.5-acre estate brings together ancient Chinese architecture and formal English gardens. Visitors enjoy walking the path and taking in the beauty that is all around them.

Clark Gardens—Take a stroll through this 50-acre garden oasis that will not only take your breath away but help to relax your mind.

Historical

National Vietnam War Museum—The war museum was developed in hopes that it would create a space for younger generations to learn about the Vietnam War era and engage people from all walks of life.

Doss Heritage and Culture Center—The Doss Heritage and Culture Center was formed in 2006 as a place for all to visit and enjoy the history and culture of Parker County.

Museum of the Americas—By displaying artifacts from the 19^th and 20^th centuries, the Museum of the Americas educates its visitors on the diverse heritage of America’s native people.

Living in Parker County, TX

With a population growth of 12.3% over the past 10 years, Parker County is home to more than 125,900 residents. It offers a low unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and the median income of those living in Parker County is $64,979.The home values in Parker County average $284,669, a 4.5% increase from last year. Home values are not expected to increase next year. The median rent in Parker County is $1,500, lower than the DFW Metroplex. 

Schools in Parker County, TX

Students living in Wise County attend one of eight districts, depending on their city of residence.

Aledo Independent School District – Located in both Parker and Tarrant Counties, Aledo is a fast-growing district that educates more than 6,000 students from kindergarten through 12^th grade.

Brock Independent School District – Covering 105 square miles, Brock ISD serves nearly 1,500 students and is proud to have a tradition of success in both academics and extra-curricular activities.

Garner Independent School District – Covering 50 square miles between Weatherford and Mineral Wells, Garner ISD is a small district of 200 students and only offers classes for children PK – 8^th grade in a single building. In 2019, a vote was passed to open up a second school and expand grades into high school.

Millsap Independent School District – While Millsap may be a small district of fewer than 1,000 students, the staff and faculty work to educate and prepare the students for lifelong success.

Peaster Independent School District – With a district of nearly 1,200 students, PISD works to provide every student the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

Poolville Independent School District – Poolville ISD is a small district located in Parker County and is part of Wise County. It educates more than 500 students every year.

Springtown Independent School District – Home of the Fighting Porcupines, Springtown ISD educates more than 3,500 students every year and is proud to have been included on the list of Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

Weatherford Independent School District – Weatherford ISD is the largest school district in Parker County. It serves more than 8,000 students each year. By continuously looking for ways to improve, it has a near-perfect graduation rate of 99.7%.

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