Parker, South Carolina
Parker is a community of 12,898 people in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Why visit Parker
Townapedia lists 56 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 101 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Centre Stage, Greenville Zoo, American Cigar Factory and American Spinning Company Mill No. 2.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Parker
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Parker
Parker is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 11,431 at the 2010 census, up from 10,760 in 2000. It is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Parker, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Centre Stage
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
Theater in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 3.7 mi
Zoological park in South Carolina, U.S
Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Pedestrian bridge in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Peace Center
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
Performing arts center in Greenville, South Carolina
Museums and landmarks56
American Cigar Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Former cigar factory in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
American Spinning Company Mill No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
United States historic place
Brandon Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Former textile mill, repurposed as apartment building, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Broad Margin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
C.F. Haynsworth Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former U.S. Post Office in Greenville, South Carolina
Carolina Supply Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic office building in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Chamber of Commerce Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Office building in Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Christ Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic Episcopal church in Greenville, South Carolina
Colonel Elias Earle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Davenport Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic apartment building in Greenville, South Carolina
E. W. Montgomery Cotton Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Earle Town House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Greenville, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Greenville, South Carolina
44 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
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Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Greenway
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Park in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Cleveland Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Urban park in Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
McPherson Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes101
MooHogz Craft BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.2 mi
157 Welborn Street
Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su...
89 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship93
Allen Temple A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Downtown Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Shopping29
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Healthcare8
Onward Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
1320 Hampton Avenue Extension, Greenville
Parker Rd Drug Store
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1319 Woodside Avenue, Greenville
Roger C. Peace Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
159 Welborn Street, Greenville
Map of Parker
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Greenville County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-03-23: Table Rock Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Berea 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Gantt 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Five Forks 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Fountain Inn 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Clemson 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Boiling Springs 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Hendersonville 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Gaffney 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Asheville 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Waynesville 54 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Parker High School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EarleTownHouse2014, John Foxe, Public domain
- Christ Church Episcopal Greenville, Carpenter Bros., Greenville (publisher), Public domain
- Stradley, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - Former Working Benevolent Temple, P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville Elks Lodge - Greenville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imperial Hotel - Greenville, S. H. Kress & Co., Public domain
- Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., Federal Building 1937, U.S. Federal Judicial Center, Public domain
- Pettigru Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hugh Aiken, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Cigar Factory, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitehall Historic Home Greenville, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - Poinsett Hotel, Asheville Post Card Company (publisher), Public domain
- American Spinning Mill No. 2, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chamber of Commerce, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davenport Apartments, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mill's Mill, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- T.Q. Donaldson House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carolina Supply Company, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Falls Park, Greenville, SC (27530228523), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Richland Cemetery, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allen Temple, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - County Courthouse (1918), P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville - Former Post Office Building, William H. Cobb Co. (publisher), Public domain
- Greenville - Springwood Cemetery entrance, P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West End Commercial Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - Hampton-Pinckney Historic District 4, P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0
- Fountain Fox Beattie House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Josiah Kilgore House - Greenville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reedy River Downtown Industrial Area, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Beth Israel Synagogue 2020, John Foxe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colonel Elias Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lanneau-Norwood-Funderburk House (2021), Sharon Wilson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville Gas and Electric Company, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilfllin and Houston Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William and Harriet Wilkins House - Greenville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Park Historic Area, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BrandonMill, John Foxe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville - First Baptist Church 01, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Public domain
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