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Parker, Arizona

  • Poston Memorial Monument

    Poston Memorial MonumentThis monument marks the site of the Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned during World War II. History of the Center is inscribed into the monument and a...
    Poston Memorial Monument

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Poston Memorial Monument

This monument marks the site of the Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned during World War II. History of the Center is inscribed into the monument and at an information kiosk on the property.

Parker, AZ Monuments

Parker Dam

Parker Dam spans the Colorado River between Arizona and California, 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Built between 1934 and 1938 by the Bureau of Reclamation, Parker Dam is operated with Hoover and Davis Dams to bring water and power benefits to residents of the lower Colorado River Basin.

Parker, AZ Landmarks

Aha Khav Tribal Preserve

The "Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a serene wetlands and backwater area of the River. The Preserve has been make possible through the efforts of the CRIT Education Department, who are returning the area to its natural habitat. It currently consists of 1,253 acres of wilderness area and a 3.5

Parker, AZ Nature Preserves

Parker Historical Society Museum

The temporary building (donated by the Beaver family)

Parker, AZ Museums

Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Museum and Library

The Colorado River Indian Reservation is unique in the sense that it is occupied by four (4) distinct tribal groups:

Parker, AZ Museums

Things to do near Parker, AZ

Yuma River Tours

A narrated jet boat tour is a great way to learn about the history of the Colorado River, as well as sight a variety of birds...

Butterfield Park

Let yourself take in the Gila Mountains and the fresh desert air under the shade of a large tree while enjoying a simple picn...

Yuma Territorial Prison State Park

Between 1876 and 1909, this penitentiary housed many of Arizona's most dangerous and notorious criminals. Famed in movies, li...

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

The Kofa Refuge protects 665,400 acres of mountainous Sonoran Desert habitat and encompasses the Kofa and Castledome Mountain...