Famous People with Name Parks

William Arthur Parks            Origin/Culture/Country: American

William Arthur Parks: was a Canadian geologist and paleontologist, following in the tradition of Lawrence Lambe.Parks was born in Hamilton, Ontario. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1892, Parks joined the University of Toronto's staff, where he taught geology, paleontology, and mineralogy.

Carol Parks            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Carol Parks: a singer and composer.She is the former wife of the musician, Dean Parks.Carol Parks found a place in the music business at an early age. As a teenager, Parks was a member of the Jimmy Joyce Children's Choir, performing with Art Linkletter (Kids Say the D

Derek Gavin Parks            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Derek Gavin Parks: is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of three seasons in the majors, from 1992 until 1994, for the Minnesota Twins.

Bernard C. Parks            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Bernard C. Parks: is an American politician. He is a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 8th District in South Los Angeles. He served as chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from August 1997 to May 2002. He is a member of the Republican Party and

Lyman S. Parks            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Lyman S. Parks: was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976. He was the first African-American to serve in the position. He was also the first African-American elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1968.In 1968 he ran for City Commission representi