Park County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,390. The county seat is Fairplay. The county was named after the large geographic region known as South Park, which was named by early fur traders and trappers in the area.
Park County is included in the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. A majority of the county lies within the boundaries of the South Park National Heritage Area.
The geographic center of the State of Colorado is located in Park County.
| Name: | Park County |
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| FIPS code: | 08-093 |
| State: | Colorado |
| Founded: | November 1, 1861 |
| Seat: | Fairplay |
| Largest town: | Fairplay |
| Total Area: | 2,211 sq mi (5,730 km²) |
| Land Area: | 2,194 sq mi (5,680 km²) |
| Total Population: | 17,720 |
| Population Density: | 7.9/sq mi (3.1/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website: | www.parkco.us |
Park County location map. Where is Park County?
Park County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,211 square miles (5,730 km), of which 2,194 square miles (5,680 km) is land and 17 square miles (44 km) (0.8%) is water.
The headwaters of the South Platte River are in Park County.
Adjacent counties
- Clear Creek County – north
- Jefferson County – northeast
- Teller County – east
- Fremont County – southeast
- Chaffee County – southwest
- Lake County – west
- Summit County – northwest
Major Highways
- U.S. Highway 24
- U.S. Highway 285
- State Highway 9
National protected areas
- Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
- Lost Creek Wilderness
- Pike National Forest
- San Isabel National Forest
State protected areas
- Eleven Mile State Park
- Spinney Mountain State Park
- Staunton State Park
Trails and byways
- American Discovery Trail
- Colorado Trail
- Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
- Great Parks Bicycle Route
- Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
- TransAmerica Trail Bicycle Route
Park County Topographic Map
Park County Satellite Map
Park County Outline Map
