State Parks

Possum Kingdom State Park is about an hour away

Parker County has no state park of its own, but Possum Kingdom State Park in neighboring Palo Pinto County is a short drive west.

Parker County The Great Outdoors

Possum Kingdom State Park sits in Palo Pinto County, about one hour west of the DFW area. It is on the Brazos River, which drains through western Parker County before reaching the park.

The park offers camping, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. The lake has largemouth bass, striped bass, white crappie, catfish, and more. Day-use entry is $4 for adults; children 12 and under are free as of the most recent fee schedule. Cabins and campsites are available by reservation. Contact the park at (940) 549-1803 or reserve at texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Possum Kingdom State Park

More Parker County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County

Parker County splits property tax duties between two offices — one sets values, the other handles registration and some collections.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Parker County

Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can cut land taxes dramatically

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify for much lower tax values in Parker County.

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Vehicle Registration

Parker County requires an emissions test before registration

Because Parker County is part of the DFW air quality zone, most vehicles need an annual emissions test to renew registration.

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