Discover the serenity of our pond, providing nature’s own outdoor classroom. In winter, it transforms into a recess ice skating rink and occasionally becomes the invigorating site for a polar plunge!

Our youngest learners in Pre-K years enjoy a dedicated play space adjacent to their classrooms, offering age-appropriate outdoor climbing, swinging, running, and exploring.

A game of soccer or ultimate frisbee is a common sight during recess time out on the fields. Parker’s soccer team practices and competes against local schools in the Fall season.

Immerse yourself in our newest outdoor learning space, a new climate-controlled yurt available to students from all grades with windows and a deck overlooking the pond.

Explore vast green meadows that invite play and discovery, teeming with natural life including a variety of insects, butterflies, toads, and perhaps even garden snakes. The meadows offer some of the best paths for walking and running on campus.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature within our wooded areas, fostering a sense of awe, exploration, and discovery.

A separate structure for the lower school evolves with our students and serves as the site for climbing, sliding, swinging, and jumping.

A student-led concept and fundraiser brought forth our new set of Lower School swings.

Come together and celebrate in our outdoor pavilion. Parent and staff fireside chats with coffee and donuts are a cherished fall outdoor activity, fostering community and warmth.

Parker provides students the opportunity to enhance their physical endurance skills through trail running. Don’t miss the family Fun Run, our one-mile track through forest trails open to students and families alike. We offer the only true outdoor cross country track hosting middle school meets in the Capital Region.

Immerse yourself in our dynamic learning environments, each equipped with cutting-edge projection whiteboards and innovative group desks that foster collaborative, project-based learning. Discover cozy reading nooks that encourage quiet focus.

Connect with the heart of our campus as you traverse welcoming and colorful hallways adorned with captivating student work and breathtaking views of our natural surroundings.

Stimulate curiosity and engage in hands-on learning experiences in our state-of-the-art Discovery Center. Equipped with smart boards, 3D printers, microscopes, and cutting-edge Life Science equipment, it serves as the hub for signature projects like "Trout in the Classroom".

Unleash your creativity in our well-equipped woodshop, where craftsmanship and hands-on experiences take our project-based-learning to new heights.

From February to March, Kindergarten students engage in the unique experience of identifying, tapping, and crafting the celebrated Robert C. Parker maple syrup!

Experience the joys of gardening in our expertly curated green spaces managed by the dedicated and experienced team at The Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Stay physically active in our well-equipped gymnasium, offering a robust and varied curriculum of physical education throughout the years at Parker.

Explore a variety of instruments, including guitars, ukuleles, keyboards, steel drums, and bells in Parker’s music studio. Alongside vocal and music instruction, students have the option to delve into individual band instruments and chorus from the third grade and above.

Cultivate your artistic talents in our inspiring studio, fully equipped with a comprehensive array of art supplies, including paints, brushes, easels, paper mache, collage materials, ink, textiles, felt, clay, a pottery wheel, kiln, and more.

Flexibility is key in our Maker’s Space, where students and staff have access to extra space and kitchen equipment for occasional project needs.

Dive into a world of knowledge in our resource-rich library, where students enjoy dedicated time each week to select books of interest and support reading across core academic classes.

Our parking lot proudly features Electric Vehicle (EV) car chargers, aligning with our values of sustainability.