The Parker Jordan Metropolitan District (the “District”) is a governmental entity governed by a five member Board of Directors. The District boundaries are Arapahoe Road (N), Parker Road (E), the Arapahoe/Douglas County line (S) and Jordan Road (W).  These boundaries are shown on the District Map page.  The Colorado Department of Local Affairs estimates a 2014 population of 6,697 in 2,767 households within the District.

The District cooperates with the City of Centennial, City of Aurora, Arapahoe County and SEMSWA to provide major capital improvements to benefit District residents and property owners.  Projects include the Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park, Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space as well as others listed on the Projects index page.

The District is a member of the Colorado Special District Association, which exists to preserve and enhance the legal and political environment for the existence and successful operation of the special district form of government, and to assist special districts to operate efficiently and effectively.

The District was created in 1985 for the purpose of providing streets, safety protection controls, park and recreation facilities, storm, flood and drainage facilities and transportation facilities for the property owners within the District. It encompasses approximately 1,080 acres in southern Arapahoe County.