Parker South Carolina Map
Explore Parker, South Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Parker, South Carolina
| City | Parker |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Greenville County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.850673 |
| Longitude | -82.453458 |
| Population | 13,407 |
| Density | 754.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 29611, 29617 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| County Seat | Greenville |
| School District | Greenville County School District |
About Parker, South Carolina
Parker is a locality in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 13,407. The population density is 754.8 people per km². Parker is located at 34.8507°N, 82.4535°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 29611, 29617.Parker presents a landscape of steady, inland endurance where the humid air softens the edges of the afternoon light. It lies 2.4 miles south of Berea, SC (from Berea, SC: bearing 177°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west of Greenville. The terrain surrounding Parker unfolds as a series of gentle swells, marked by the persistent flow of Brushy Creek just a mile to the east. On the horizon, the distant blue silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains provide a constant, silent anchor to the western sky. Residents often find quiet moments of reflection near the calm surface of Saluda Lake, which sits only two miles away from the center of activity. The regional earth feels heavy and fertile, a grounding force for those who navigate its quiet paths and wooded boundaries.
Parker grew through the steady expansion of the piedmont, shifting from agricultural roots toward the diverse demands of modern commerce and industry. The local economy relies on a blend of service sectors and manufacturing, drawing strength from the infrastructure of the surrounding region. Small businesses and neighborhood enterprises maintain the steady pulse of work, ensuring that Parker remains a functional node within the wider economic network. Throughout the seasons, the labor of the people keeps the wheels of production turning, mirroring the industrious spirit that has long defined the upstate landscape. The passage of time here is marked not by grand monuments, but by the quiet, consistent output of those who build and sustain the local trade.
Cultural life in Parker thrives on a sense of neighborly continuity and the shared appreciation of nearby natural retreats like Westside Park. The nearby Reedy River Falls serves as a point of local pride, where the rushing water offers a refreshing contrast to the stillness of the inland plains. Community gatherings often center on the rhythms of the school year and local seasonal events that bring residents together under the broad, changing skies. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the region’s history is felt in the architectural details and the enduring character of its long-term inhabitants. Parker maintains a quiet, distinct identity, holding space for both its history and the steady, unfolding present.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Westside Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 029° NE
- Freetown Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 115° SE
- Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 113° SE
- Sterling Field (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 119° SE
- The Runner (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 067° NE
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 084° E
- Old Greenville Graveyard (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 052° NE
- The Warehouse Theatre (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 100° E
- Centre Stage (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 091° E
- Peace Center for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 094° E
- Falls Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 098° E
- Richard W. "Dick" Riley (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 094° E
- Reedy River Falls (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 097° E
- Greenville Glides (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 086° E
- Kilgore-Lewis House (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 085° E
- Rock Quarry Falls (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 099° E
- Paris Mountain State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 017° N
- Batson Mill (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 343° N
- Old Fire Tower Remains (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 mi, 024° NE
- Studio Jarvis (Gallery) — 8.2 mi, 129° SE
- Fine Arts Center of Easley (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 260° W
- Model Trains Station (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 063° NE
- Barnett Gallery (Gallery) — 14.2 mi, 064° NE
- Table Rock State Park (State Park) — 17.5 mi, 311° NW
- Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 29.5 mi, 284° W · 375k acres
- Pisgah National Forest (National Forest) — 29.5 mi, 314° NW · 511k acres
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About This Parker Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parker, South Carolina. Coordinates: 34.850673, -82.453458. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Parker includes the ZIP code (29611, 29617), telephone area code (864), county seat of Greenville County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Greenville County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
