Parker, Washington facts for kids
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Parker, Washington
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 Parker, Washington
Location in Yakima County
Parker, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98939
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-53265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512547 |
Parker is a small community in central Yakima County, Washington, United States. It's not officially a city, but it's a recognized place. Parker is located along U.S. Route 97. You can find it between the towns of Union Gap and Wapato. This community is also part of the Yakama Indian Reservation. In 2010, about 154 people lived in Parker.
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History of Parker
The first official plan for the town of Parker was made on January 6, 1909. A person named William Parker first settled here in 1864. The Northern Pacific Railway named the town after him in 1890.
Local Services and Schools
Parker does not have its own city government. The Yakima County Sheriff's Department provides police services. There is also a local volunteer fire station to help in emergencies. The U.S. Postal Service delivers mail to post office boxes during the week and on Saturdays. The special mail code, or ZIP code, for Parker, Washington, is 98939.
Children who live in Parker go to public schools in the Wapato School District. These schools are about four miles southeast of the town.
Businesses and Jobs
Parker has a few local businesses. These include companies that cut wood. There is also Nickoloffs Fruit Stand, which sells fresh fruit. During the Fourth of July and New Years holidays, a fireworks stand opens up.
Most people who live in Parker work in jobs related to farming. Many work with fruit orchards, which are farms that grow fruit trees.
Climate in Parker
Parker experiences warm and dry summers. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Parker has a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
During July and August, temperatures in Parker often reach the 80s and 90s. Some days, the temperature can even go over 100 °F.
See also
In Spanish: Parker (Washington) para niños
