Boating & the Parker Strip
Eighteen miles of blue-green water between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam — wakeboarding, jet skis, and slow cruises.
Where visitors discover the river — and where local businesses get found. Explore the area, then claim your spot in the directory.
From sunrise paddles on the Parker Strip to backcountry mine trails, the area runs on river time and desert light.
Eighteen miles of blue-green water between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam — wakeboarding, jet skis, and slow cruises.
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The full directory has every restaurant, bar, store, lodge and service in the Parker area — searchable and sorted by category.
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Parker's year is stitched together with river races, float days, and desert celebrations.
One of desert racing's most storied events — trucks and buggies tear through the rugged terrain surrounding town.

Parker becomes "Float Town, U.S.A." as thousands drift the Parker Strip from Buckskin Mountain State Park to La Paz County Park.

Rodeo, livestock, fair food and family fun bring the whole county together each autumn.

The river glows after dark as decorated boats cruise the strip — a beloved end-of-year tradition.

The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce keeps the official, always-current calendar of every event happening across town and the river.
The Town of Parker provides public services and community resources. Jump straight to what you need.
Quick online payment for Town of Parker water utility accounts.
Pay online →Apply for or renew a Town of Parker business license.
Get licensed →Non-emergency contact, records, and community safety resources.
View department →Books, programs, computers and a cool place to spend an afternoon.
Visit the library →Town parks, the community center and recreation programs.
Explore parks →Mayor & Council agendas, minutes and meeting information.
See agendas →Current employment opportunities with the Town of Parker.
View openings →Official announcements, bids, and community notices.
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Some of Arizona's best river country sits within an easy drive. Here's where to roam.
1,677 acres where the Sonoran and Mojave deserts meet the river — campsites, beach, boat ramp and trails.
A smaller, scenic riverside park tucked in a cove — easy hikes, sandy beach, laid-back recreation.
Home of the relocated London Bridge — plus shopping, dining and big-lake boating.
The "deepest dam in the world" holds back Lake Havasu — a scenic drive and engineering history.
Cross to the California side and back — wild burros, river overlooks, and a beautiful drive.
A restored riparian preserve on Colorado River Indian Tribes land — paddling channels and trails.