Richard E. Parks (October 28, 1943 – August 19, 1978) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for Saint Louis.
A 6'7" forward, Parks played college basketball at Saint Louis University.
Parks was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in the 5th round (7th pick, 47th overall) of the 1966 NBA draft.
Parks played on the 1967–68 Pittsburgh Pipers team that won the 1968 ABA Championship.
Parks was shot and killed at a bar in St. Louis on August 19, 1978, at age 34.