welcome to parachute

Welcome to The Official Town of Parachute Website

Welcome to the town of Parachute, Colorado! The Town of Parachute is a small community of approximately 1,300 people located about halfway between Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs, Colorado on I-70, North of the Colorado River.

Across the river to the South lies the unincorporated subdivision of Battlement Mesa with an estimated population of 4,200.After enduring the booms and surviving the busts, Parachute has grown into a thriving community of quiet residential neighborhoods with supporting businesses and services.

Current oil/gas exploration and production is a major contributor to the local economy -- providing jobs and supporting businesses. There is a mix of new residential subdivisions and older residential units for the industry housing. In town recreation is available at Cottonwood Park with fishing at nearby Parachute Pond.